How I Started My Small Business Journey | From Idea to Execution

ASSALAMU ALAIKUM STEEMIT FAMILY!

INTRODUCTION

My name is @muhammadalizeb and I’m a student who always dreamed of doing something productive alongside studies. In this post I will share my small journey into the world of entrepreneurship and how I started a microbusiness with very little investment but big hopes

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THE IDEA

Everything started with a simple idea:
“Why not use the skills I already have to earn and help others?”
I had some experience in [Graphic Designing / Content Writing / Online Selling / Affiliate Marketing etc.], so I decided to give it a try professionally.

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PLANNING PHASE

Before jumping in, I asked myself:

• What am I good at?

• What value can I offer?

• Who would be my customers?

I made a simple 1-page business plan that included:

My service/product

Target audience

Tools/platforms needed (like Fiverr, Facebook Page, WhatsApp Business, etc.)

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EXECUTION

I started by:

Creating a basic logo and brand name

Making an Instagram and Facebook business page

Reaching out to friends and local contacts

My first service was [e.g., “logo design at very low cost just to build trust”].

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GROWTH & CHALLENGES

In the first month I got only 2 clients.
But I remained consistent Slowly word of mouth and returning customers started coming.

Challenges I faced

Time managment because of university madrassa

Dealing with difficlt clients

Staying motivated during dry days

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WHAT I LEARNED

You dont need big investmnt just consistency.

Always tret your customers with respect.

Never stop larning and improving your skills.

FINAL THOUGHTS

If you're thinking about starting a small business — start now!
You already have something valuable. Turn that into a service or product and start small.
Entrepreneurship is not about having everything figured out; it’s about learning as you go.

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Thanks for reading! I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas in the comments.