Across the globe, there are around 150 million businesses trying to make it. The 300 million business owners behind these startups are what will make the concept thrive or not, and it’s about far more than mere marketing and sales. Owners are responsible for self-care in order to get the most out of their enterprise, long before they even conceptualize their business plan.
Surround Yourself With Thought Leaders
Hadari Oshri, the forward-thinking owner of Hadari Online is often quoted as saying “Successful people ignore the limits”. Those who have limited their business to the market trends common for that industry or area will find themselves stuck within that limitation. Instead, entrepreneurs such as Hadari provide entrepreneurs with that little nudge to break through the barriers of limitations. For entrepreneurs, surrounding themselves by those who have already nudged past this self-imposed limitation will undoubtedly prove useful.
Break Through The Mind Palace
One of the most successful ways for business owners to implement a new strategy and to let it stick, is by continuing the behavior for three months. Whether this is promoting the business on Facebook, setting up an incentive scheme, monitoring production, or even just getting to the office an hour before everyone else to plan the day ahead, a three-month cycle is a good indication of whether the new practice works, and if it does, will become a way of life. This sentiment is echoed throughout the business community and is a pillar in the journey to success in business.
Start The Learn And Teach Cycle
Mary Beth Huffman, certified SCORE Mentor has this to say about education for business owners “It’s not only important, it’s vital for small business owners to invest in educational development.” Experts agree that the importance of the education is not just for the know-how but in order to give entrepreneurs the edge over their competitors. Education provides business owners with that extra bit of leverage they need to remain relevant and competitive.
For business owners, educating their staff is another important lever to pull. While it gives staff the opportunity to seek employment elsewhere thanks to their elevated skill levels, it’s up to the business owner to create a great environment that will encourage them to stay. Education provides staff with the necessary tools to provide a good service to customers.
Businesses are often a reflection of the owner and those who take the time to invest in themselves, will inevitably make an impact on their business.