Seven Chapters Of Your Successful Small Business' Genesis


Getting a small business off the ground is challenging to say the least. While there are many tips you can consider when starting a successful small business, we have narrowed down the list to seven of the most fundamental.

Have Goals

Your goals would be the framework for every effort towards success. There must be some sense of direction somehow. In fact, there must be EVERY sense of direction - how do you see your business in the future? How will you know when your business is a success? Are you confident enough to wake up every morning, look in the mirror and reiterate everything you have to do in order to attain success, from top to bottom?

Take Action

In life, success and failure is always determined by the things that we do. Those so-called "losers" may know what they have to do in order to succeed but never get around doing it. The successful small business owners are people who take action on their ideas, ones who never say, "I wish I had done ¦"

Ask For 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 did I do right? If not, why? 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 are not God - nobody is - therefore, don't expect to know it all from Day One of running your business. Find out your areas for improvement through honest self-assessment of your skills. 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 achieving your goals. Psyche yourself at the start of each day, may it be while doing your morning exercise or looking in front of the mirror, and tell yourself you will only do what matters - what will help you achieve your goals!

Calculated Risk Taking

You will not get anywhere with your business if you are scared of taking a figurative bullet in a figurative game of Russian Roulette. Success is often gained by being so close to the edge of failure, but at the end of this cliffhanger would be inevitable success brought about by some calculated risks.

Be Optimistic

It's been said many times, many ways, but you've got to think positive. But isn't thinking positive worth it? If sales go on a slump or a few clients back out, ask yourself, "is there anything we can take away and apply moving forward?" or "if it's any consolation..." Tug McGraw said it in his baseball heyday, and so will we - you gotta believe!

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