Regardless of your definition of success, there are, oddly enough, a
great number of common characteristics that are shared by successful
businesspeople. You can place a check beside each characteristic that
you feel that you possess. This way, you can see how you stack up. Even
if you don't have all of these characteristics, don't fret. Most can be
learned with practice and by developing a winning attitude, especially
if you set goals and apply yourself, through strategic planning, to
reach those goals in incremental and measurable stages.
Like any activity you pursue, there are certain musts that are required
to be successful in a chosen activity. To legally operate a vehicle on
public roadways, one must have a driver's license; to excel in sports,
one must train and practice; to retire comfortably, one must become an
informed investor and actively invest for retirement. If your goal is
success in business, then the formula is no different. There are certain
musts that have to be fully developed, implemented and managed for your
business to succeed. There are many business musts, but this article
contains I believe to be some of the more important musts that are
required to start, operate and grow a profitable
home business.
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1. Do what you enjoy.
2. Take what you do seriously.
3. Plan everything.
4. Manage money wisely.
5. Ask for the sale.
6. Remember it's all about the customer.
7. Become a shameless self-promoter (without becoming obnoxious).
8. Project a positive business image.
9. Get to know your customers.
10. Level the playing field with technology.
11. Build a top-notch business team.
12. Become known as an expert.
13. Create a competitive advantage
14. Invest in yourself.
15. Be accessible
16. Build a rock-solid reputation.
17. Sell benefits.
18. Get involved.
19. Grab attention.
20. Master the art of negotiations.
21. Design Your workspace for success.
22. Get and stay organized.
23. Take time off.
24. Limit the number of hats you wear.
25. Follow-up constantly.
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