It’s easy enough to start your own business. All you need is a product or service, a laptop and an Internet connection then ooh, la, la you’re in biz. It’s easy to start a business, but it’s tough to be successful. The key to success is what an entrepreneur knows.
The first thing an entrepreneur knows is that it doesn’t matter what you know, it matters who you know. Your network determines your success. An entrepreneur knows hundreds if not thousands of people and is able to keep them constantly updated. He takes the time each day to stay in contact via phone, email, social media or personal contact to let his network know he cares.
Next and entrepreneur knows the importance of asking for help. What’s the point in having a great network if you can’t count on it every once in a while? An entrepreneur knows to look to his people for great ideas, help and business. She also knows that having a network means being a connector. She helps people in her network to get in touch with other people in her network so they can all help each other achieve success.
An entrepreneur also knows they don’t know everything. An entrepreneur is constantly learning about marketing trends, new business ideas and practices and changes in the industry. He is able to evaluate each new idea and determine if it is right for his business. He uses his knowledge to keep his business on the cutting edge.
An entrepreneur knows their business can only be a good as their product or service. An entrepreneur is able to create a loyal customer base and keep them through consistent outstanding service. She never cuts corners and delivers an excellent product or service on time, every time.
Finally, an entrepreneur knows their identity. She is retains the core values of her business through change and growth. She keeps the essentials of what makes her business special and unique to her. An entrepreneur knows that no one else can do what they do quite like they can and they maintain their identity through adaptation to change.
So there you have it. An entrepreneur networks, connects, learns, exceeds expectations and adapts. A successful business is an entrepreneur who knows and practices these tips each day.