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3 Traits for Success
The other day I was conducting a group interview at one of my off-line businesses. I was addressing about 15 applicants for an office position and going over the three basic character traits that I require. I've talked about these same principles...
Does Your Customer Service Suck?
As a customer, I know what it's like to be on the customers side
of the counter. You want to turn over your hard earned money for
goods or services. You are then confronted with attitude,
rudeness and utter disregard for just how hard you have...
:: Internet Business : Are You The Next Internet Millionaire ?
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Resolving Workplace Conflict: 4 Ways to a Win-Win Solution
The effects of conflict in the workplace are widespread and costly. Its prevalence, as indicated by three serious studies, shows that 24-60% of management time and energy is spent dealing with anger. This leads to decreased productivity,...
Taking Responsibility – A Step Toward Progressive Leadership
© 2002 Carole Nicolaides http://www.progressiveleadership.com Recently, I was asked to facilitate a meeting and offer coaching to 20 executive members at a company’s strategic conference. As I sat quietly and observed everyone in the room, I began...
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Why Your Business Could Fail And How To Prevent It From Happening
I have heard many former business owners give many
reasons why their business failed. They have said it's
because the market was slow, their suppliers raised
prices on them, too much competition, etc. It's usually
because they didn't have enough entrepreneurial traits.
There are a wide range of entrepreneurial traits you
need in order to run a profitable business. I'm not
saying you need all of them, but the more you have
the greater chance you'll succeed. It could also depend
on the type of business you have.
You need to be goal oriented. Making reachable goals
for your business is important. The goals will give you
something to focus on and lead your business in the
right direction. They can also give extra motivation to
overcome your business problems and obstacles.
You need to have patience. Many business owners
give up way to early. They think you can get rich over-
night by starting their own business. You need to have
a positive attitude and stick with it.
You need to have the energy. It's important to give
yourself the extra time out of your business life to eat
healthy and exercise. You will have a healthier mind
and
body to work the long hours a business requires.
You need to be able to take risks. I'm not saying to
take high stakes risks, but take calculated risks. Most
entrepreneurs aren't afraid to take risks, because they
can visualize the end result.
You need to be organized. When you run a business
there is a lot of paper work involved; taxes, record
keeping, licenses forms etc. You need to be able to
organize your business and marketing plans in order
for your business to be successful.
Just because you may not naturally posses some of
these entrepreneurial traits doesn't mean you can't learn
them. There are a number of books, courses and web
sites out there that you can use to develop these traits.
The bottom line is that your future depends on the
actions you take right now. By being organized and
prepared, you're making your business "failure proof".
And this is exactly what's needed online.
About the Author
Jim Davis invites you to secure your financial future
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