subject: Green Certification - 7 Tips In Starting A Productive Little Business [print this page] Getting a small business off the ground is challenging to say the least. Here are some suggestions that will prepare the ground for running a effective small business enterprise.
Have Goals
This is where it all starts - the foundation for good results. Know exactly where you're heading. What will the business enterprise 'look' like in the future? How will you know when your company is really a success? When you wake up in the morning, do you know what actions you have to consider to get you on the road to success?
Take Action
The difference between success and failure is down to the actions you consider. The failures in life are the people who know what they must do but in no way do it. The productive small business enterprise owners are people who take action on their ideas, ones who never say, "I wish I had done ..."
Seek Feedback
There is a saying that feedback is the breakfast of champions. During the early days of your company you should continually find feedback about all aspects of your company. What works? What doesn't work? What needs changing slightly? Speak to clients, suppliers, your bank manager, your accountant - anyone who can offer you with a fresh perspective.
Find Out What Do You Don't Know
You can't expect to know everything about running a business. Undertake your own skills analysis and find out your regions for development. Once you realize your understanding gaps seek out programs, publications and suggestions, which will get you on track.
Be Focused
Let no one distract you from achievement of your goals. At the start of each day get yourself into the frame of mind that you may only do tasks which will get you closer to your goal - nothing else matters.
Take Risks!
You may by no means achieve anything if you're not prepared to jump off the cliff a few times! We're not talking about dangers that will put the business in jeopardy; just risks which are planned and thought out, yet at the same time test the edge!
Think Positive
Yes, the oldest clich in the book, but totally true. See the good in everything. If something has not gone appropriate train yourself to ask, "What good has come out of this?" Understand that in just about every problem there is certainly potential for good.
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