Use What You Know Best To Excel In Business
With energy prices going up and the job market staying flat, a
great many of us are thinking about starting some kind of
business to earn some extra income.
You're probably also thinking in the back of your mind that your
business could take off, make a lot of money, and you could say
good-bye to your boss, commuting, and spending so much time away
from home.
Good for you! I KNOW you can do it and here's why.
Usually when people start thinking of going into business for
themselves, they concentrate on all the things they DON'T
already know. They try to learn more about computers, take a
class at the community school, read reports online, and talk to
others who have worked in the business.
Those things are good, but what will really help you excel in
business are things you ALREADY have and know how to do well.
* Do you show up for work on time day after day? That's
DISCIPLINE. It's the one must-have factor that separates the
go-getters from the tire kickers. You have to be able to set
your sights on something, know what you believe in, and not give
up easily. You have to show up and do your job day after day
until the cash starts rolling in. I know--that's common sense.
But you would be surprised at how many people fail at business
simply because they didn't give it a little discipline.
* Sell what you LIKE and KNOW. People like to buy from business
owners who not only know a lot about the product or service, but
are also ENTHUSIASTIC about it. It really helps if you know and
like what you're selling. If you have a hobby, base your
business around some aspect of that. One guy I know loves to
play the guitar, so now he makes a fine income selling used
guitars on eBay. I spent many years in body building and
fitness. Now I sell a popular line of health and wellness
products. If somebody wants to know why these products work, I
tell them, and I tell them with enthusiasm. It works remarkably
well.
* Team up with others. It's really beneficial to have help from
somebody who has been in the business a while. They can save you
countless hours by showing you the pitfalls of the industry.
They can also greatly speed up your progress by showing you what
works. But most importantly, a mentor can give you encouragement
when your enthusiasm and discipline is waning. We all have those
days when we get a little discouraged. An email or phone call
from a mentor can get you back on track fast. And that's what it
takes to succeed.
Consider these three important ideas before going into business.
Then know that you CAN succeed. Creating your own business can
be the best, most exciting thing you will ever do for yourself
or your family.