Posts Tagged ‘Blog’
The 5 Qualities You Must Cultivate To Be A Successful Entrepreneur
You’ve probably heard them before. At a party, in the break room at work, at happy hour… People everywhere daydreaming and saying, “I’d love to start my own business one day…”
Lots of people would love to start their own business. But, as I mentioned last week, loads fail – something like 80 percent!
What’s the difference? What do those successful 20 percent have that the others don’t – and how can you get it?
The Other Secret Sauce For Fast Tracking Your Business Success
Everyone talks about implementation in the online business world. It’s true, implementation is vital to getting ahead.
If you don’t implement you haven’t done anything and unsurprisingly you won’t get anywhere!
But there’s one other element BEFORE implementation, without this step you can’t start. This is where people get caught on the slow boat.
So what’s the other secret sauce that’s missing?
3 Reasons Why Online Business Is Perfect For Introverts (And A Confession)
Many of my clients and potential clients are thinking about getting into online business, but they have one major concern.
They are introverts and worry about putting themselves out there and what running an online business will involve.
A recent revelation in my personal life (see confession below) and a great deal of thought on the matter has led me to the conclusion that…
Online business is actually perfect for introverts!
That may seem counter intuitive from the outside. After all being in online business means an online presence, a website, being out there in front of people.
It could seem easier to have a job or start a bricks and mortar business.
However, I believe that online business is the best way for introverts to leverage their skills and talents and here’s why.
How To Build Freedom Into Your Business
When people start a business they’re full of enthusiasm, they can’t wait to taste the sweet freedom of working for themselves. They know it’s hard work at the beginning and they want to see results.
So they knuckle down and try and get all the basics covered. Often working evenings, weekends etc.
A lot of new business owners are guilty of this. I know, I did the same myself and I see it all around me. The pressure to make it work is overwhelming when you’re just starting.
The problem with that is..
You run the risk of forgetting why you went into business in the first place!
There are many reasons to go into business but it’s likely that freedom is one of your big reasons.
So how do you find the balance?
The Top 5 Mistakes In The Start Up Phase Of Business And What To Do Instead
When you’re in the startup phase of business it can feel like it’s overwhelming. There’s so much you need to do.
It’s incredibly easy to get distracted and not stay on the path that leads to actually getting your business started. Not what you want!
Although there are thousands of businesses that you could start, once you decide on your idea and commit to building the business there are some classic traps that a lot of people fall into.
Here’s what they are and what to do instead.