Business is about people and relationships, get that right and the money will take care of itself. The way we are with others will go a long way in determining our success or failure.
Most people are employed not because of what they know but because of how they get along with those around them. Repeat, referral and new business opportunities are gained and maintained due to the experience you give new, existing and potential clients.
In order to be successful with people, we need to be successful with ourselves and that requires knowing ourselves deeply, how we think what motivates us, and gets us down and having goals about what are we trying to achieve
Once we know ourselves, we should make it our priority to know about others, learn about people, relationships, attitudes, beliefs, what makes people happy and sad, In a nutshell find out what people want, how they want it and then figure out a way to give it to them, being authentic in the process. What goes around comes around
Looking after your staff, and showing them how much you respect and appreciate what they do, will go a long way to providing a excellent workforce, Don’t ask “how little can I pay them ask how much.”
Having an interest in people and how to meet their needs will also give you endless marketing ideas and strategies that many people would not have thought of.
Having good relationships with customers and staff, will create a positive vibe in the workplace, and makes people go that extra mile for you. If y ou employ people ask yourself two questions
1 what kind of boss would I like to have?
2 would I work for me?
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchilll
The success or not of your business is ultimately down to you, all of the resources are out there in many guises and areas, are you prepared to look at alternative solutions?
Entrepreneurs and innovators can be walking the tightrope that separates genius and insanity. As someone once said “the difference between genius and insanity is success” Having a small business should not mean you have a small business mentality.
“Aim for the sky and you’ll reach the ceiling. Aim for the ceiling and you’ll stay on the floor.” Bill Shankly
“Aim for nothing and you’ll hit the target every time”
For those who are willing to step out, step up and are not afraid to be different the rewards can be great both financially and in terms of self-worth and fulfillment.
A lot can be said and written about how to achieve business success but I believe that it can all be broken down into three main areas.
1. Belief
“Whether You Believe You Can, Or You Can’t, You Are Right” Henry Ford
2. Relationships
“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care”
3. A plan
“Failure to plan is planning to fail” Benjamin Franklin
Once someone understands how he or she can best achieve mastery in these areas everything else falls into place. A lot of people are good at relationships, good with people and know their jobs but their marketing and the impression they give to customers does not make them stand out from the crowd and under utilizes their qualities.
Their personality is not stamped on the product sometimes this is a good thing if the person or organization need to change certain characteristics; but in general that is one of the main reasons why the potential work out there stays as potential. I help to put the personality of the individual and company into its marketing and promotion.
Most of business is won or lost not because of cost but relationships and rapport assuming everyone more or less will provide the same type of service. I work with Business Owners, Managers and Directors asking them the right questions to obtain the best solutions required for their situations.
I also act as a Consultant giving advise to clients on areas such as; Company structure Organizational procedures, Cash-flow, Marketing, Planning, Future development and Personal Coaching of staff.
My coaching and consulting will aim to energize, boost and provide concrete plans of action, creating an environment where the business is successful and enjoyed by owners, staff and clients.
To obtain a FREE copy of my e-book on coaching click on link below http://www.7ask7.co.uk/responder.htm
FREE 15min taster sessions are also available worldwide, Roger Millar – Life, Success, Spiritual Coaching Tel no. 020 8357 9294
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