The day has arrived! After putting in long nights, getting up early every morning, and never getting enough sleep because of all the crazy ideas racing through your head, you are finally ready to launch your new business.

Your target market has been identified and you know exactly where and how to reach them. All revenue projections are done and <em><strong>your branding is as good as it’s going to get.</strong></em> You know this must be true because you spent several hours deliberating over the final approval of the logo. <em><strong>You are both excited and petrified all at once. </strong></em>

<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2697" title="iStock_Business_woman_bummed000008145599Small" src="http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_Business_woman_bummed000008145599Small-300x199.jpg" alt="Coaching for Small Business" width="300" height="199" />It’s time to launch the business, but it’s also time to stay balanced and avoid becoming over-stressed. Follow these tips for a STRESS – FREE LAUNCH.
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	<li><strong>Let go of perfect: </strong>Realize that you are going to learn from this initial launch, and that customers don’t know how your operation is “supposed” to work.</li>
	<li><strong>Love your customers:</strong> If you love your customers, and they feel that appreciation, that’s all that matters. Focus on giving them a customer experience that WOWs them! Talk to your customers and make them feel important- <em><strong>they WILL</strong></em> become your evangelists if they have a good experience.</li>
	<li><strong>Follow up with customers: <em>Develop a system from the start to follow up on your customer's experience. </em></strong>Engage them on how your product or service has made their life better.</li>
	<li><strong>Take notes for future reference:</strong> Use a notebook during the launch to take note of systems that need to be changed or created. You will learn a lot from this launch!  This will help with the fine-tuning of your business.</li>
	<li><strong>Gather your team before and after the launch:</strong> Whether they are employees, family, or friends, be sure to have a team huddle before the launch to make sure that each player knows what their responsibilities are. The post launch huddle is just as important because it gives each team member a chance to explain what went right or wrong. This feedback will be invaluable for making the necessary changes for the future process.</li>
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A new business launch doesn’t need to be a stressful experience. Stay confident and follow the five tips outlined above for a smooth, low-stress launch.

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