We have heard a lot that nowadays a web developer profession or having a web development business is one of the most demanded jobs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor 2021 Statistics the employment for software developers, which includes software engineers, is going to grow by 22%, substantially faster than the 4% average for all careers.
There are a lot of reasons: the main ones are the increasing growth in technology, limited code lifecycle, need for better software, and increasing complexity of projects.
Web developers usually start as freelancers or join companies as interns or juniors and gain experience over time. Afterward, some professionals decide to start their own web development companies. Running a web development business from scratch is not as easy as it might seem.
Brainstorm Technologies CEO and CoFounder Zack Milkman shared his thoughts on starting a web development business:
“Generally starting a new business is always challenging, but if you have an idea you truly believe in and you act on it instead of just thinking about it, then there is a big probability you will succeed”.
Your Short Plan for Starting a Web Development Business from Scratch
1. Understand if you are really willing to dive into this new world that will “eat” your time and energy
Know that it will take a lot of time, energy, and errands to make things work. You have to clearly understand that this perfect idea is very difficult to realize. Use all your resources to cover it all and with minimum harm to you and your business.
2. Understand if you have the necessary budget for starting a new business
Clearly specify the budget you are willing to spend on your new idea realization. The company can be small, medium, or large. It all depends on the capacity and intention of your business.
3. Define whether you’d like to do it alone or with a colleague/ a friend
Starting a business with someone, especially with a person from the same field will be a good plan. The responsibilities will be divided between the two of you or more people.
4. Plan your Web Development Company in detail
Planning is something that needs a lot of attention. The more detailed your plan, the better it works. Goals are also vital when you start your own business. You have to clearly understand what you aim for, and what results from you are able to achieve in the first couple of months.
5. Register your Web Development Company as a Legal Entity
Whether you want to register your business or not depends on the location and your business structure. Business registration is a very simple process for most small businesses, like registering your business name with state and local governments.
There are cases when you don’t need to register your business at all. Read here and find all the necessary information on registering your business.
6. Pay attention to your Web Development Company Branding
To help you stand out from your competition it is important to have a strong brand. If you already have designers, they can help you create a logo and branding imagery and text. Or you can work with a branding agency for faster and better results.
7. Create your Web Development Company Website
The next step is to create a website for your business.
It should not be a problem for you to build a website or app, because you are either a web developer, or you already have web developers that will work for you.
So making a properly operating, easy-to-use, and SEO-friendly website will not be a big deal. The website and marketing will help you grow your business and your online presence.
So if you are a problem-solver, you aim high, you are stress-resistant, then voilà, go on and get it done! It is never too late to start something new and challenging.
