# Successful Start-Up Guides This Infographic Details 15 Mistakes Start-Ups Should Avoid By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-06-01 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mistakes-startups References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/376037/Infographic-15-Common-Mistakes-Startups-Should-Avoid/) & [smallbiztrends](http://smallbiztrends.com/2014/11/startup-mistakes-to-avoid.html) 'Expert Market' is looking to help [young entrepreneurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hustle-momumtum) with its latest infographic: '15 Common Mistakes Start-Ups Should Avoid.' This helpful guide details the steps to avoid during the early stages of starting a business. Listed on several business websites, this infographic opens with the mistake of over-thinking the business plan. Expert Market states that it is best to craft a business plan without creating a product that is too complicated to be beneficial or useful to clients. This leads into the mistake of trying to force a business that isn't working or lacking a [strong brand identity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bake-your-brand). Providing expert advice, 15 Common Mistakes Start-Ups Should Avoid is a great guide to have when creating a business. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Simplified-product-creation:** Creating a product that is simple and beneficial to clients, avoiding complexity. - **Brand-identity-building:** Building a strong brand identity to avoid forcing a business that isn't working. - **Expert-guidance-resources:** Providing expert advice through informative guides for start-ups. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Business-consulting:** Business consulting firms can offer services to help start-ups simplify their product creation process. - **Marketing-and-branding:** Marketing and branding agencies can assist start-ups in building a strong brand identity. - **Start-up-training:** Start-up training programs and resources can provide expert guidance and support to entrepreneurs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Startup Funding Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credit-for-startups.md) - [Beginner Business Wisdom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beginner-maps.md) - [Preemptive Startup Evaluations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vet-my-idea.md) - [AI Startup Planning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/startup-strategy-hub.md) - [Startup Name Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/findname.md) - [Supportive Entrepreneur Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/successful-startups.md) - [Small Business Resources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forge-and-prosper.md) - [SaaS Startup Newsletters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-saas-start-up-guide.md) - [Online Startup Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/startupsonsale.md)