Basic Business Attributes Do You Have Them
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Essential Business Attributes: Do You Have Them?
Summary
It's often said that we learn best from our mistakes. I wholeheartedly agree. The toughest lessons are the ones we remember most vividly. I've learned plenty from my own errors, unfortunately, many of which occurred before the Internet became the invaluable networking resource it is today. Now, we have the luxury of accessing advice from articles and forums?"though the quality can vary.
While personal experience is a powerful teacher, learning from others' mistakes, as Newton suggested, is even more beneficial.
Business Mistakes and Lessons Learned
1. Manage Fixed Costs: Keep your monthly expenses as low as possible. Your top priority should be securing a consistent monthly income to cover these costs, as poor cash flow is a leading cause of business failure.
2. Research and Test Your Ideas: Thoroughly research your concept and seek feedback from trusted sources. Market test your idea discreetly to refine it without exposing too much too soon.
3. Solid Business Planning: Create a tangible business plan. Unlike the generic ones often required by banks, your plan should focus on maintaining low fixed costs (see point 1) and setting achievable targets. Once you reach breakeven, aim for the next milestone.
- Note the importance of being sales-oriented as an owner. Your primary duty is to ensure the business’s survival.
4. Ignore External Opinions: Don’t concern yourself with others' perceptions?"like the car you drive. Stay committed to your plan, focusing on short-term targets and long-term goals.
- Focus is a critical component of business success.
5. Maintain Focus: Clearly define your targets, create a strategy to achieve them, and stay focused. If your monthly expenses are $1,000, prioritize achieving that income. Losing sight of your objectives can lead to failure.
- To illustrate, try this experiment:
1. Have a friend throw three tennis balls at you simultaneously.
2. Try to catch them all. You probably won’t catch many.
3. Now, focus on catching just one ball at a time.
4. You will likely succeed.
- Just as in business, focus on one objective at a time. Once you achieve one goal, move on to the next.
Among the skills necessary for success, focus ranks high alongside enthusiasm and determination. Prioritize these attributes to thrive in your business endeavors.
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