We had the good fortune of connecting with Tacorris Bryant and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tacorris, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?

1. **Idea and Market Research**:
– **Identify a need**: Recognize a gap or problem in the market that your business can address.
– **Research**: Conduct thorough market research to understand your target audience, competition, and industry trends.

2. **Business Plan**:
– **Executive Summary**: Outline the business idea, mission, and vision.
– **Market Analysis**: Detail your research findings.
– **Organization and Management**: Define the business structure, ownership, and key team members.
– **Product Line or Services**: Describe what you’re selling or the services you’re offering.
– **Marketing and Sales Strategy**: Plan how you will attract and retain customers.
– **Funding Request**: If seeking investors, specify the funding needed and how it will be used.
– **Financial Projections**: Include projected income statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheets.

3. **Legal Structure and Registration**:
– Decide on the legal structure (e.g., sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, corporation).
– Register your business name and get necessary permits and licenses.

4. **Financing**:
– Determine how much capital is needed.
– Explore funding options like savings, loans, investors, or grants.

5. **Location and Setup**:
– Choose a location based on your business needs and target market.
– Set up the physical or online infrastructure required for your operations.

6. **Building a Team**:
– Hire employees or find partners who align with your business goals and values.
– Establish roles, responsibilities, and a positive company culture.

7. **Marketing and Launch**:
– Develop a marketing plan to create awareness and attract customers.
– Plan and execute the launch of your business.

8. **Operations and Management**:
– Set up day-to-day operations and processes.
– Use management tools and software to streamline operations and track progress.

9. **Customer Service**:
– Implement strategies to provide excellent customer service and build customer loyalty.

10. **Review and Adapt**:
– Continuously review your business performance.
– Be adaptable and willing to make changes based on feedback and market

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
So growing up I’ve always been around music and art but as I got older and experienced a lot in the mix of protecting my crafts thing happened that showed me I could be better and no it wasn’t easy at first but I pretty much practiced and taught my self a lot but one thing a can say I’ve had a-couple of people from my neighborhood they put me on the right paths to get where I need to be. I feel that I very muti talented I’m a graphic designer music engineer I make music and I have a business that I’m starting all thinks to something I’ve heard growing up .” Never Work somewhere you don’t like working find what makes you happy and what you love to do and make money from that and another thing never downgrade your day as in if you leave one job and go to another find your value worth

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I would prefer a brunch at a place called Grits and Eggs for fun I would take them to active Atlanta or six flags as far as hanging out we might rent a house for and game night or something but as far as that goes we really just go with the vibe or what’s ever going on

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would love to shout out dip because he’s a great community leader and My fellow co-workers in this program which is Community Based Violence Intervention aka C.B.V.I also I would like to shout out dip program Wii care which is a program that’s a great helping hand to a the community thank the no other and dip him self

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