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Digg it UP - Lessons of a Small Business Owner
Have you ever wondered just why we work so hard in our life? All that getting up in the mornings and travelling to work through dirt, grime and congestion. We spend a third of our lives working or getting to work
More money. More time. More energy. More patience. (See #2 above.)
4) Persistent, consistent marketing is essential.
Visibility
The first thing an employer will notice is your email address. When an employer receives your resume via the web or an email, your email address will most likely be at the top of that document. Now, be very cauti
I’ve gotten tons of advice along the way and learned some things on my own, too. Here are the lessons I’d like to pass along.
1) Don’t panic.
Bad stuff will happen. Just face it, deal with it and move on. Panicking can make you freeze up, and that can be deadly if it lasts too long.
2) Starting a business requires lots of hard work for little or no reward.
If you’re expecting to get a big return on your investment quickly, you’ll probably be disappointed.
3) It takes MORE than you think to start and run a business.
More money. More time. More energy. More patience. (See #2 above.)
4) Persistent, consistent marketing is essential.
Visibility
If math was your strong suit in high school and college, you might consider giving a career as a financial engineer a try. Leading brokerage houses such as Merrill Lynch are increasingly interested in hiring fina
I’ve gotten tons of advice along the way and learned some things on my own, too. Here are the lessons I’d like to pass along.
1) Don’t panic.
Bad stuff will happen. Just face it, deal with it and move on. Panicking can make you freeze up, and that can be deadly if it lasts too long.
2) Starting a business requires lots of hard work for little or no reward.
If you’re expecting to get a big return on your investment quickly, you’ll probably be disappointed.
3) It takes MORE than you think to start and run a business.
More money. More time. More energy. More patience. (See #2 above.)
4) Persistent, consistent marketing is essential.
Visibility
Are you planning to start your own business? Do you work from your home? Are you employed at a company where you have a specific job title and function? If any of these are true or if you want to offer freelance
2) Starting a business requires lots of hard work for little or no reward.
If you’re expecting to get a big return on your investment quickly, you’ll probably be disappointed.
3) It takes MORE than you think to start and run a business.
More money. More time. More energy. More patience. (See #2 above.)
4) Persistent, consistent marketing is essential.
Visibility
For some people, meeting objectives and goals can be difficult. If you are one of the millions of people who have trouble with focus and concentration, don't give up; by following simple guidelines; there is hope
If you’re expecting to get a big return on your investment quickly, you’ll probably be disappointed.
3) It takes MORE than you think to start and run a business.
More money. More time. More energy. More patience. (See #2 above.)
4) Persistent, consistent marketing is essential.
Visibility
A Tech Travel Agent reserves nationwide computer rentals and AV technology the same way your travel agent reserves your airline and hotel rooms. Technology Travel Agents schedule all types of technology rentals f
More money. More time. More energy. More patience. (See #2 above.)
4) Persistent, consistent marketing is essential.
Visibility is a key to success, and it takes persistence to be visible. Avoid the mistake many start-up businesses make. They expect immediate results and give up on marketing strategies before they have time to work.
5) Write your own rules.
Don’t be afraid to try lots of different marketing and sales tactics. Try things and look at results. Figure out what works for you.
6) Believe in yourself.
Confidence will get you through tough times.
7) The best defense is a good offence.
Clients leave. You won’t win every pitch. The best things you can do are to stay visible and keep selling. (There’s no rest for the business owner.)
So chin up. Owning your own business is not
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