7 Tips to Starting a Successful Small Business
Summary:
Getting a small
business off the ground is challenging to say the least. Here are some quick
tips which will prepare the ground for running a successful small business.
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Article Body:
Getting a small
business off the ground is challenging to say the least. Here are some tips
which will prepare the ground for running a successful small business.
Have Goals
This is where it all starts – the foundation for success. Know exactly where
you are heading. What will the business ‘look’ like in the future? How will you
know when your business is a success? When you wake up in the morning, do you
know what actions you have to take to get you on the road to success?
Take Action
The difference between success and failure is down to the actions you take. The
failures in life are the people who know what they have to do but never do it.
The successful small business owners are people who take action on their ideas,
ones who never say, “I wish I had done …”
Seek Feedback
There is a saying that feedback is the breakfast of champions. During the early
days of your business you must continually seek feedback about all aspects of
your business. What works? What doesn’t work? What needs changing slightly?
Speak to customers, suppliers, your bank manager, your accountant - anyone who
can provide you with a fresh perspective.
Find Out What Do You Don’t Know
You can’t expect to know everything about running a business. Undertake your
own skills analysis and find out your areas for development. Once you know your
knowledge gaps seek out courses, books and advice, which will get you on
track.
Be Focused
Let no one distract you from achievement of your goals. At the start of every
day get yourself into the frame of mind that you will only do tasks which will
get you closer to your goal – nothing else matters.
Take Risks!
You will never achieve anything if you’re not prepared to jump off the cliff a
few times! We’re not talking about risks which will put the business in
jeopardy; just risks which are planned and thought out, yet at the same time
test the edge!
Think Positive
Yes, the oldest cliché in the book, but totally true. See the positive in
everything. If something has not gone right train yourself to ask, “What good
has come out of this?” Understand that in every problem there is potential for
good.
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