Successful CEO and entrepreneur Elisha Elbaz has over 90,000 followers on instagram and a founder of DigitalFuture – an award winning media and tech company.. Elisha has also been doing entrepreneurship from the age of 21 and is very positive about our future being digital, thus his company name being ‘Digital Future’.
‘Digital Future’ is an online digital marketing company that specialises in user acquisition and promoting mobile apps for app developers, in the Android and iOS markets. Elisha also helps entrepreneurs have a big platform on instagram, which he can help them grow a real and loyal following base. The ambitious CEO stays connected with his fans on instagram, by posting stories and photos daily, setting out fun challenges for them and answers to all private messages.
There are many budding entrepreneurs that want to reach the peak of success just like Elisha has, which is why he has shared 6 tips on how to start up a successful company.
Mentorship
“If you want to save your time, money and energy – hire someone you trust to help you get to your goals. It is a tremendous effort to create a successful business. You will face a lot of challenges. If you hire a professional, you could avoid a lot of mistakes and move faster towards your targets. I recommend not to set a long term commitment with your mentor. Try him or her for one month and evaluate your results.”
Don’t overthink it
“Do not overthink it and invest too much time in planning. Instead, just go ahead, risk it and start up your company. If you sit there overthinking about everything, it’ll make you feel apprehensive and you will never take that leap of faith in starting up your business. It is better to risk things, because there is the likelihood of positive endings, rather than negative ones. It is normal to have some losses, but do not let that demotivate you and just keep on pushing until you see the final results that you want.”
Be engaging
“Since we are living in a digital age, the best way to market your business is through social media. You would need to create a lot of engaging content that has high quality and that can attract an audience. As easy as it might sound, there is a lot of competition out there, so do not be scared to ask for professional help. Having a small marketing team support can help keep things flexible, but you still need to personalize your content when you are engaging with your audience too. Do not be scared of criticism, for feedback is important and is what helps us improve. Make the adjustments that are required quickly, for we are living in a fast world.”
Connect with people
“It is important for you to connect with people globally and build contacts. That way you can expand your opportunities and get the help that you need to start up your business. One day you might just come across someone who would want to invest in your business, or can give your business coverage in order for your brand to be known.”
Be open minded
“What is really important for me as an entrepreneur is to have an open mind. If you have this mentality, not only can you treat people with respect and kindly, but you can eradicate any assumptions that are being made. By having this positive attitude with your colleagues or business partners, it can be easier to solve problems together and brainstorm ideas that can be innovative. It can also help widen your audience and understand the key details that are needed, in order to make your product or model appealing to all clientele.”
Know the right market
“Do not be demotivated by the fact that your business idea already exists; for there are so many people on this planet that will likely come up with the same idea as you. However, what can make your business stand out is if you understand your audience and you have done enough research to know what your niche is. This is how you can develop your business into the perfect model, as well as develop an online social media platform that can be powerful. Try to look at it in a perspective of what can become a possible long term trend or what do your consumers really need that they don’t have.”
