2006-09-29 02:48:04 · 25 answers · asked by MARIANNE C 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Hard work and treat your staff with respect
2006-09-29 02:49:40 · answer #1 · answered by Nobody200 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1: trusting and believing in your business 100%
2: A good realistic business plan and stick to it.
3: Being prepared for very long hours and no time off it is 24 hour seven days a week dedication.
4: No money be realistic and what you plough in you will eventually get back out but not straight away.
5:Watch for the sharks especially in advertising your business
6: Always monitor your advertising what is the point of paying for it if you do not see if it is working or not.money down the drain.
7: Be open, honest with yourself first if sinking get out.
Good Luck
2006-09-29 03:03:33 · answer #2 · answered by momof3 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. form good relationships with your clients, employees.
2. never stop looking around for the best deal (office supplies, etc.) this will save you money.
3. have a suggestion box, available to your clients, employees, and keep an open mind.
4. constantly strive to generate new clients, through advertising, specials, discounts, etc...
5. do not make your business environment boring. I personally would rather do business at a place that was uplifting, and friendly rather than a place that had people like the guy from the "Clear Eyes" commercials.
6. keep track of your records. (computer, and backups)
7. keep up to date with your customer needs, change strategies appropriately.
Good luck.
2006-09-29 03:29:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be prepared to work hard. My husband and I gave up our full time jobs to set up our own business 4yrs ago. We worked on average 60hrs a week each with no wage for 18m. Only in the past year are we seeing the benefits of our hard work, we've had unexpected downfalls but we learn from our mistakes as we've gone along. Don't expect an easy ride no matter how experienced you are and most of all, GOOD LUCK.
2006-09-29 03:06:54 · answer #4 · answered by china doll 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Find a niche with a need and fill it!
2. Get your hands on some proven how to information and apply it.
3. Look for a business with low overhead and high profit margins.
2006-09-29 15:50:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a realistic business plan, know your market and competitors, do not award yourself more than the bare neccesities of pay for the first few years - put all profit back into the business, believe in your product/service, network HARD - word of mouth is invaluable.
2006-09-29 02:54:35 · answer #6 · answered by Dirty_Idea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Work hard at it and you will eventually reap the benefits the success to any business is planning hard work and long hours result is self satisfaction that you have tried you best and good luck to you
2006-09-29 02:55:56 · answer #7 · answered by GLYN D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any profit that you make in the first 2 years must be reinvested back into the business.
2006-09-29 02:58:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anchor Cranker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The man that founded Marshall Fields used to say"give the lady what she wants"So I would say service oriented is what brings people back.
2006-09-29 02:50:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be a popular employee and make lots of money... oh... that's 2 tips!
2006-09-29 02:50:28 · answer #10 · answered by Harrison N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep on top of the paperwork - once you get behind you'll never catch up (and put your tax money aside as you go).
2006-09-29 02:56:25 · answer #11 · answered by gvih2g2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋