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Hello, my fellow entrepreneur. You are wondering how long it should take from your initial startup idea to the business launch.
This is vital information to know to properly plan and schedule your launch preparation. You need to know how long each task will take, so you can decide in which order to perform each task. I have compiled this new business schedule based on actual small business clients.
Fast Fact:
Typically it takes a startup business 6 months to one year from initial idea to product launch and their first paying customers. Service businesses can be launched in 3 months, online businesses in 30 days and retail stores, restaurants, and clothing lines commonly take one year from conception to launch.
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Keep reading to learn more about how long each type of business takes from concept to revenue.
The average clothing line takes approximately 1 to 1/2 half years from concept to market launch.
It is important that you also take into consideration the fashion market schedule. There are specific dates when retail buyers typically will place orders when merchandise is shipped and placed on the retail floor. Here are the dates of seasons Spring and Fall.
Here are the steps needed to take to produce and sell a clothing line and the time you should allow for each in your startup schedule.
Typically it will take a minimum of six months to open a retail store. Here are each of the steps and the amount of time each should be allowed.
It will take approximately four months to get your online ecommerce store to be designed, software installed, product listings entered, photo shoots completed and images uploaded to get results of decent sales in 6+ months.
If you’re planning to open a sit-down dining establishment schedule at least 6 -12 months from restaurant concept ideas to your grand opening. But if you’re opening a more casual restaurant with counter take out, then you could open in as little as 2-3 months.
This all assumes that you have all your permits lined up which depending upon your locality and location chosen could take up to six months or more.
TOTAL TIME 6-12 months
The amount of time to launch an app is all dependent upon the complexity of the app and its features.
To build a simple small app with basic features such as login, password forgot, news feeds and sharing photos will take 2-4 weeks development time.
Medium to large apps with advanced features such as capture video, push notifications, messaging, social sharing and multiple language capabilities will take from 4-10 weeks from idea to product launch.
Here is more detailed info on the length of development time for different app features.
To effectively plan your launch use a timeline schedule like this:
Tasks to Perform: 12 months – 6 months ahead of launch
Start working on these things that need to be done first a) since they take the longest and b) they are needed to complete other tasks.
Tasks to Perform: 4- 6 months ahead of launch
Tasks to Perform: 2-4 months ahead of launch
Launch Day
Disclaimer: The content on this page is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute legal, tax, or accounting advice. If you have specific questions about any of these topics, seek the counsel of a licensed professional.
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