5 Business Tips for Startups You Can Implement Today (Most SaaS Startups Find Them Too Late)

There is a lot of business advice out there.

So many claim that in just XYZ steps you can increase profit.

The truth is there is no magical advice that you will get for free that will improve your business overnight.

There are just some things that will work faster or slower.

Some of these are things you can implement today, and some that you might need some time to be able to.

Most of the things you read are unfortunately useless.

This is why most startups fail.

This is why we at brigit.dev prepared five practical tips for you and your business that you can implement today and see a difference.

Let's dig in!

1. Social Media Tips That Make a Successful Startup

You already know that you should be active on social media platforms and connect with your audience.

It's no secret every successful business gets all their leads through it.

So it's safe to say that everyone is trying to crack it.

What most don't know is that there are certain things you should and should never do to see results.

Social Media Dos and Dont's

• Be active but don't spam; people rarely take an interest in company accounts so focus on your personal brand first

• Use paid socials to gain leads, and organic to create awareness and connections if you want to profit now; organic brings in leads over time

• Explore social media channels beyond Instagram and TikTok like YouTube, Product Hunt, or Reddit to promote your product or service; explore open-source social media

• Repurpose content but tailor it to the platform so it isn't just copy and paste

• Use good hooks for posts but don't use clickbait because it will drive people away

• Don't overuse AI in general; if your content is full of ChatGPT words or your visuals look generated people will think your product is fake, spam, or just very low budget and bad quality

• Use trends but don't hop on every single one; choose trends that fit your business model; if it's so popular everyone knows about it you are too late

• If you are paying influencers to promote your content be sure that their view count is steady or just pay them to promote those posts through their accounts as well to be sure; periods of less engagement happen all the time and there is no warning so don't waste your money

2. Business Plan for Finding Users

Your first users are important for validating your product, and having a solid business plan is crucial for finding them.

Focus on ‘early adopters’ who are willing to try new things and provide feedback.

Understanding your target audience through market research will help you find them easier.

Create an offer that’s hard to refuse, such as a free trial or a discount for early users.

Once you get them the userbase will grow.

If you are stuck and can't get more user, here are some tips:

Plan to Find Users Faster

• Find out what social media your users prefer

• Advertise on those channels

• Use Reddit and Product Hunt to get your product out there; these communities are famous for being open to testing out new products and leaving valuable suggestions

• Approach each group of users in the way that fits them the best

• Post on LinkedIn about your journey

• Consider offering free trials or promo codes to those who join first

3. Tips for Collecting Feedback

Many wonder how to get good feedback that can be showcased in the form of testimonials and used for case studies to nurture customer relationships. There are a few ways you can do this:

• Surveys and questionnaires: Create online surveys or questionnaires with specific questions about your product or service to gather feedback.

• User interviews: Do one-on-one interviews with users to gain deeper insights into their experiences, challenges, and suggestions for improvement.

• Feedback forms on your website or app: Include a simple feedback form directly on your website or app, making it easy for users to share their thoughts at any time.

• Social media listening: Monitor social media channels for mentions of your brand, and engage with users who share their opinions or experiences, both positive and negative.

• In-app feedback prompts: Integrate feedback prompts within your app, asking users to rate their experience or answer a quick question after completing a task or using a feature.

4. Marketing Tips that Really Work

As a startup owner, you are probably thinking about how to market your product the best. Understanding your niche market is crucial for effectively reaching your target audience.

There are a lot of channels and ways you can go about it but there are a few things you might be overlooking that make all your efforts fail:

• Remember that a bad product can’t be marketed so focus on a high-quality solution

• Paid marketing won’t always bring in results

• The "unique value proposition" everyone is using brings no actual value and won’t work better for you

• Show direct impact, not empty promises

• You should build your product with marketing in mind (like brigit.dev does)

If you can swallow these hard pills your business will grow.

5. Networking Tips

Networking is extremely important to get out there and promote your product in person.

You never know who you might meet.

Networking events can change everything, especially for smaller startups and those looking to start their own business.

But to be efficient and not waste your time, conferences often aren’t the best way to make valuable connections. Everyone is selling something and everyone is sick of it.

Instead, focus on smaller, targeted events where you can connect with people from your industry in a more relaxed setting.

Meetups, workshops, or even online communities often provide better opportunities.

Also, don’t underestimate the power of direct contact—a personalized email or LinkedIn message can often open doors for collaboration.

Approach networking with a focus on long-term relationships rather than just immediate benefits.

Sum Up

There isn’t a magical solution to your problems.

Successful startups don't happen overnight.

One trick or tip won’t make you or break you.

The tips we shared are a product of experience and expertise.

Most learn them the long way around, ignore their importance, or fail to use them to their advantage.

Successful entrepreneurs learn from the mistakes of others.

If you don’t want to be like the most and fail be sure to implement them today.