You need a certain mindset to be a successful entrepreneur. You also need to be enterprising, resilient, flexible and driven. But, even with all these qualities, you’re still going to need all the help that you can get – and these 10 nuggets of advice are a great place to start.
Build yourself a like-minded team
Whatever your business, whatever your vision, you’re going to need a team around you who share your aims and worldview. Because when you’re all pointing in the same direction it makes reaching your desired destination that much easier.
Trust them to get on with the job
You’ve hired them because their skills are just what you need, so don’t then go and micromanage their every action. The most productive people are those who are feeling free to act under their own initiative and who are empowered to make their own decisions.
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Lead by deeds, not words
Ultimately, it’s going to be you who defines the culture and ethos of your business and the best way to instill this in everyone is to lead by example. How you do it will be up to you but it’s essential that you do.
Accept good advice
That’s not to say that you need to work in isolation. Try to enlist a good mentor and learn from their experience and even their mistakes. It could save you a whole lot of time, effort and maybe even money in the long term.
Create your own style
But always remember that this is your business and you’re going to need some element of uniqueness to stand out from the competition. So, sure, take advice from people who have trodden the same path in the past, but take your own route instead.
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Work hard at networking
Networking is a good route to understanding your industry and any developments that are taking place. You can check numerous things, such as the World Bank rankings for ease of doing business, which greatly considers networking when attributing rankings.
New Zealand and Singapore are the two best examples for this, as they occupy the top spots in the ranking.
Analysing this type of information can have a positive impact when choosing the location for your next business. Whether you’re looking to invest in the real estate industry in New Zealand, or trading online in the Singapore stock market, no matter which industry you’re interested in, as long as you do your homework and spend time networking, chances are you’ll succeed.
Reflect, don’t react
When problems arise, for example when a supplier lets you down or a client is unhappy, take your time to formulate a response, don’t just fire off an email as soon as you can.
Learn something new every day
Regard every day as a learning opportunity and whenever you come across something that you don’t fully understand take the time to look into it and grasp the essential facts. You’ll be amazed by just how much you’ll be able to pick up in no time at all.
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Look ahead, not backward
Everyone makes mistakes but never dwell on them. Instead, use them as lessons to show you how to get it right next time.
Enjoy yourself!
Above all, make sure you enjoy what you do. If you don’t, every day will feel like torture. But, if you do, it won’t seem like working at all.
Hopefully, these 10 tips will have set you off on the right track to do this, now it’s time to put them all into practice.
