So You Want To Start A Business? 10 Traits That Make A Successful Entrepreneur - #Businesstips For #TheWomanAlchemist #FemaleFounders (And Anyone Who Wants To Listen)
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So You Want To Start A Business? 10 Traits That Make A Successful Entrepreneur - #Businesstips For #TheWomanAlchemist #FemaleFounders (And Anyone Who Wants To Listen). It is #Tech Tuesday and some more business tips for #TheWomanAlchemist. So far we've talked about:- Setting Up A Business Online Is Accessible To Everyone: 10 Easy Ways To Make It Pay
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Here are 10 traits that make one:
- Time for self - focusing on the business is great but you can't pour from an empty cup. Taking time to look after self is essential, especially for entrepreneurs
- Being obsessed - with your business, with your customers, with life - passion is essential
- Perseverance in the face of rejection- rejection, failure and adversity are part of life and business but nothing is final - only giving up is
- Investing in self - learn, learn, learn. Need I say more? Oh yes, learn
- Being an expert - being seen as an expert in your field helps with brand awareness and, ultimately, with profitability
- Plan, plan, plan - plan for the next step/s in the life of your business in line with business goals. Anticipation not reaction...
- Embrace change - evaluating what's working and what isn't and be open to change
- Manage finances - selling is very important but also taking care of collecting and investing wisely
- Be tech-wise - like it or not technology changes rapidly and what was viable last year, might not be next year. Need to stay on top of changes in the market
- Know yourself - focus on your strengths and find help for your weaknesses. You'll enjoy your time more and be more productive