Information, tips, examples for small businesses and small entrepreneurs in the wood industry

I've avoided doing that here so far, giving business advice. I've always wondered Who am I to give business advice? What great business achievements do I have? I have always related to those with far more accomplishments than me, whom I follow, respect and draw inspiration from.

Then I thought that I too have wandered through this world. I've searched, I've hesitated, I've made mistakes, I've learned from my mistakes, I've looked around for inspiration and information. I'm still searching. At various stages I have been helped, I have learned from experiences. Then I asked myself where I would have been if I knew those things earlier. We all need - even though we may think we know and can - to have our beliefs validated or not from other sources. We need to learn from the experiences of others.

That's why I decided to write about business, specifically entrepreneurship, to help small entrepreneurs in the wood industry as much as I can. To write for you, the one who now wants to build your future in entrepreneurship. You may be undecided, you need a push, someone to tell you what you want to hear (I'll come back at the end with clarifications). To write for you, the one who has already started and wants to consult, to be confirmed that you are not wrong.

Of course there will be information that you will find in others who are much more dedicated and specialized in their business segment writing. My intention is to put all this information, tips, examples, in the context of our field, woodworking.

In addition to the texts I will be writing here on Wood Magazine, I want to get in touch with as many of you as possible. I want to answer your questions, help you understand, get to know you, learn about your experiences, help you avoid my mistakes, give you the entrepreneurial bug. Let's be contaminated.

In the coming period I will write for you about business ideas, how to think about your business plan. I'll write about balance sheets, balance sheets, the differences between them, how to read them and what information they give you. Information that's good for you to follow, not just the accountant.

I will write about cashflow, why it is so important especially for a start-up business. I'll write about taxes, tax returns, things you may not think about much when you want to start a business.

I will write about customers and market, which are the first things to think about when designing a business plan. I will write about marketing and sales, about communication and sales channels, about strategies, goals and campaigns.

I'll even write about CRM, ERP and other initials, about budgets and medium and long-term plans, about big goals and small steps. Because you need to set big goals, start small (or not) but do it now! And you know it. Because if not now, when? If not here, in Romania, then where? If not you, then who? I'm here to help you.

P.S. We are different. We don't all consume the same things, we don't all go to the same psychologist. And in entrepreneurship you need a person (a mentor if you like) who understands your passion, encourages you and through what they say and do helps you to overcome challenges, to be better. I think you listen to that person, you are influenced by them, because they are actually telling you what you want to hear. For me that person is Robin Sharma.

1. Business ideas
2. Business plan