The 3 Steps to Starting Your Business in 2025

Written by: Jeremy Vance

We’ve all been there. You have an idea for a product, created something unique, or even excel in a specific skill… and you think to yourself. I should make a business from this! You play around with the idea for a bit but as you start to hit the numerous hurdles that come between you and selling your product or service, you slowly run out of steam. You go back to working for someone else and you are no closer to the financial freedom we all want.

These hurdles that get in our way are not new. These are the same hoops that existing businesses have had to jump through to get where they are. But for most of those businesses they have a team to help conquer each step. For you, you may be an amazing tradie or have a product that can disrupt and industry… but you may not know how to set up a online marketing campaigns, create sales funnels to help the client buying journey, lock in suppliers, hire team members, deal with accounting, or know how to create processes which facilitate scaling. Sadly, I see to many people wasting away good ideas at markets or being under utilized by larger companies.

That is okay!

The solution is easier than you expect. We have boiled it down into three simple steps: 1: Start! Make a prototype, get what you need to be successful at your trade. 2: Become the best. This is simply through constant learning and practice. There is no shortcut for step 2. 3: Find a business partner! Do what you do best and find someone to help you with the business side of your business.

Let’s Break These Down, Together.

Step 1. Get Started

The hardest part for anything is getting started. A business is no different. Sit down and work out what you need to get your prototype built. Get your van kitted out so you can do trade work on your own. It doesn’t have to be everything at once, but start dedicating time and resources to moving forward.

Action Points:

  • BUY IN! Only you can do this step.
  • Make a list of what you need to be the best at what you want to do.
  • This can be tools, software, end client experience, etc
  • Invest in the first item from the list above. Create a plan to invest in the rest (be specific)

Step 2. Become the BEST

So, we have the ball rolling on our business. Now what? It doesn’t matter if you are a creative, an inventor, an electrician, plumber, coder, engineer…. the answer is always the same. Become the BEST at your niche. How do you do that? Practice and Curiosity! No one is going to pay you for your initial R&D or practicing how to strip cables, or making your prototype. However, that is OKAY! It is what makes you the best. The time you put into your craft is what sets you apart. On top of that, never stop learning. We have more information available to us now with YouTube, Socials, and online books that in the entire history of mankind. Use it!

Action Points

  • Practice and Build. You won’t be the best at something if you never actually do it.
  • Learn. Consume as much as you can about your niche. Become the expert.
  • Create Content! This is a more modern item, but it is very important. Simple how to videos or showing off a product in use goes a long way to establish you as an expert.

Step 3. Find A Business Partner

This is where you take your idea or skill from “something cool” to a business that will allow you to buy back your time. Your value comes in your expertise and it is okay if you don’t know how to do everything else. What makes a good entrepreneur is not sole dependence, but rather creation and collaboration. A good business partner will take all of the backend items off your plate and allow you to focus on the part of the business you love. The core product or trade.

What Should a Business Partner Be Able to Help You With?

  • Set Up (ABN, Business Name Registration, Structure, GST and PAYG)
  • Marketing (Online/Social Ads, Landing Pages, SEO, Marketing Copy, UGC)
  • Sales Funnels (Lead Generation, Conversion, Story Telling, Retention)
  • Operations (Hiring, Suppliers, Contractors, Team Management)
  • Accounting (Payroll, P&L, BAS)
  • Scaling (Creating SOPs, Guidance on Training for team)

That All Sounds Great… But…

We have gone through the three steps to get started, but I know what you are thinking. Yes, I can start moving on my ideas. Yes, I can work at becoming the best at what I do. But… How do I find a business partner? This is a legitimate question. You will be bringing in someone to be your business partner, which is the second most important partnership in your life (behind your real partner… they always win!). How do you find someone who supports your dreams while remaining a positive, driving force for your business?

I Have Built ZTI Advanced To Help You With This!

Just in case you haven’t watched any of my content before ending up here, I’m Jeremy Vance (based out of Brisbane). I have been building businesses now for over two decades and have helped multiple local companies which are now bringing in high seven-figure revenues.

I have created ZTI Advanced as a way to help support local entrepreneurs in a way that I wish I had when I was younger. Helping simplify all of the back end items with setting up, running, and scaling a business so you can focus on what makes the company special, the product and skill that you bring to it.

No one would expect you to read about ZTI Advance on a website and think, they are the perfect fit. And neither should you! Instead, let me buy you coffee and we can discuss your idea and see if it is a good fit. To book a meeting, simply send in the form below. I’ll reach out personally and we’ll find a time for us to sit down and give your business the time it deserves.

What You Should Expect By Having A Business Partner:

Get Your Company Started Faster

By handing off all of the back end work (setting up ABNs, Websites, Business Rego, Insurances, and Suppliers) you are able to get started right away.

More Time To Focus On What You Do

Off load all of the phone calls and emails instantly. Let those items be triaged and escalated to you only when needed.

Have Guidance For Every Step of Your Journey

You get to have experience in your corner for every aspect of the business. From generating leads, to building a team, to scaling into the future.

How About Some Real Life Examples?

“Jeremy has endless patience and knowledge”

Jeremy is a thoughtful person who is always willing to help others. He has an endless amount of patience and knowledge to diffuse difficult situations. And he is generally just a nice bloke.
Nektarios Z
Director – Bellum Life

“His ability to lead with clarity and confidence ensures smooth operations.“

Jeremy consistently exhibits outstanding work ethics and professionalism in team management. His ability to lead with clarity and confidence ensures smooth operations. With strong foresight and extensive experience in the video security industry, he anticipates future trends and challenges, providing innovative and effective solutions that drive success and long-term growth.
Kevin M
Freelance IT Services

“The ZTI Advanced team has been wonderful.“

The ZTI Advanced team has been wonderful. They came in and helped us get our our systems fixed up and running with no fuss.
Shantelle V
Manager – NWBA

So, How Do We Get Your Business Started? A: Together.

Step one is to book a meeting with me so we can go over your ideas and see if they are a good fit. We will discuss items such as your ICP, where you fit into the existing market, and the ability to scale the concept.

If it is a good fit, we will move to step two. ZTI Advanced will create a business plan and mind map while you will need to work on your prototypes, content, and showing yourself to be a leader in your niche.

Finally, we go over the proposed options as a team and we move directly into action. ZTI Advanced will be there to help you every step of the way as we guide you into the future.

Let’s Talk Technical Specifics.

Here is what you actually get from working with us:
  • A Partner with decades of business experience that wants you to succeed.
  • An ABN and Business Registration
  • GST and PAYG set up
  • Website Creation and Management
  • Social Media Creation and Management
  • Landing Page Creations
  • Lead Magnet Creation and Management
  • Content Creation and Editing
  • CRM and Operation Software Set Up and Management.
  • Supplier Account Set Up & Management
  • Online Operational Documentation Curation and Staff Training
  • Inventory, Warehousing, and Shipping Management
  • Client Communication and Phone Triage
  • Hiring and Team Management
  • Accounting and Back End System Management.
  • HR and Dispute Support
  • Scaling and Growth Planning
  • Contractor and Project Management
  • Online Marketing
  • Sales Funnel Creation and Management
  • Support to help you achieve the end goal of working on your business and not in it.

Your Time is Now!

The key to financial freedom and buying back your own time is simply in owning your own business. It is a tough road, but if you are an inventor, creative, or a master of a trade/skill, then we are here to help you! You don’t have to do this on your own.

I truly mean this: Your time is now! Send me a message with the form below and let’s have a chat. It’s no obligation and if nothing else, you get a free coffee out of the meeting and some knowledge on how to run a business for yourself. However, if we are a good fit and I believe I can help you, then the future is ours.

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