Forex attracts all kinds of investors as it is perceived as a challenging and exciting endeavour. One of the best ways to get involved in the markets is to become a Forex broker.
However, ambition alone is not enough to make it in this business. No amount of enthusiasm can replace cold hard experience. Popcorn Technology is a company that can guide start-ups to avoid many of the pitfalls associated with starting a Forex brokerage.
They have established a start-up team who have the knowledge to steer a start-up in the right direction.
Business Planning
Planning is important. Naturally, it helps to identify strengths and weaknesses and reveals many unknowns. Some considerations will need to be made before start Forex brokerage, and some of them may include:
· How much it is likely to cost
· The ideal customer profile
· When will the business break-even?
· Branding and advertising
Popcorn can help to answer many of these questions.
Setting Up a Company
A legal entity will need to be established to protect the founders from many of the risks and liabilities involved in running a Forex business. Forming a Limited Company is relatively quick and easy nowadays, and it can protect the founder and prevent them from being personally liable if the business was to be sued, for example.
Business bank accounts and accountants need to be put in place to track revenue and separate taxes. It is always advisable to seek competent professionals and services that have relevant experience in the financial industry.
Select the Right Products and Services
Products and services make or break businesses. Superior service will win over customers, and innovative products will keep them. A unique offering will help to separate a company from the competition.
However, many founders feel the need to spend money on things that aren’t relevant and do not directly serve the business and push it forward. Running a business is exciting, and if common sense is not applied, it is all too easy to get carried away. Popcorn technology has the necessary experience and expertise to help guide a new forex business. They can save the company money and time. They know precisely what is needed and precisely what isn’t.
The Popcorn Start-up Team
The Popcorn start-up team is a specialist group of professionals who can provide invaluable expertise. They can help with branding, introductions to industry contacts like PSP providers and their broader affiliate network.
They offer specific advice on infrastructure and operational requirements.
The start-up team can explain how to run and operate their systems efficiently and resolve any issues that may arise.
Provide Value
Figure out what makes a brokerage stand out from the competition. After all, it is a very competitive market. Value can mean different things to different people. However, great service, prompt communication and low fees will be essential. Popcorn can provide the means to ensure a new brokerage gets the best possible head start and they can advise on anything else.
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Founder Dinis Guarda
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