1. Devote plenty of time to getting the foundations of your business right
2. Read ‘Good to Great‘ by Jim Collins
3. Read ‘e-myth‘ by Michael E. Gerber
4. Go on a ‘Business Link – Start your own business‘ course (They have a handful of outstanding trainers)
5. Get as much for free as you can (i.e. Podcasts, ebooks, blogs and there are even some high quality free courses out there)
6. Understand what marketing is and just how essential it is to your business – I didn’t have a clue!
7. Employ a business coach/mentor to kick start your personal development and to help you to be the best you can be – the right professional for you will be affordable and I have both a business coach and a coach-mentor ‘to coach me on my coaching’
8. Love learning and new experiences – because if you don’t, you may not be doing the right things
9. Exploit the power of the internet – there is serious money to be made in passive income streams no matter what your business
10. Network to promote ‘you’ – if people like you they are more likely to buy from you. Most people in your network will not need your services but, if the desire to buy is there, then they may well recommend you to a colleague/friend/family member in need.
What else would you add to this list?
If you are already an established business then you might find the 7 critical success factors listed here by Donna Lendzyk insightful.
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Hannah
I’d add knowing your own business to the list – do what you know best.