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Other Added - What Kind of Client / Customer Are You Mr. / Ms. Entrepreneur?
“Pull the string, and it will follow wherever you wish. Push it, and it will go nowhere at all.”-- Dwight D EisenhowerFrom top business executives, to people striving everyday in their communities. From traditional corporations, to the internet, “branding” has become one of the most significant marketing practices to date. We have all become accustomed to the fact that our favorite brand will consistently offer a certain level of quality.We are so bombarded by product brands that we are barely conscious of them much of the time, but most of us have at least some level of brand awareness. We can repeat their ad slogans. Dude, you’re gettin’ a Dell! or Energizer, it just keeps going and going and going… But most important for t
Another mental anchor is “I’ve already seen that, done that, thought that.” It stops you from looking at what appear to be “old” situations and perceiving a difference, one which might bring you to where you wish to be. If you’re stuck with such a belief, an attitude of already knowing all the answers, again you are not really an entrepreneur.
Ethics and Integrity
Self awareness and the willingness to be brutally honest with oneself are two other great entrepreneurial traits. Integrity means “wholeness,” being complete in oneself. Not an easy thing to achieve, by any means, but a worthwhile goal in life. Ethics is simply understanding “The Rules.” Not any rules imposed from outside yourself, but those you intuitively know are the way to behave and treat both others and yourself. If you’re always seeking the “upper hand” in a deal, you’re not really there
When is my box going to be delivered to me? This is a common question fielded by The UPS Store employees. The fact is that The UPS Store locations have nothing to do with delivering packages. Their role in the UPS system is to facilitate shipping.The local hub facility is responsible for delivering packages to the local area. They receive tractor trailer loads of packages to be sorted and loaded onto trucks throughout the night so that when the drivers come in, they can begin their delivery route.Of course, Air delivery packages have priority. Since they generally have a 10:30 a.m. guaranteed delivery time, these packages have to be delivered first. Since it is easier to find businesses, commercial establishments are the next priority. Businesses generally close by 5:00 p.m., so UPS tries to get these packa
Not really. The answer to it can determine your success potential.
The Customer Is Always Right - NOT!
In many cases, you are the customer. Especially when dealing with other providers, insurance people, your banker, funding sources and a host of others who help support you in your business - and personal - activities. And any failure on your part to be a good client/customer to those suppliers almost guarantees major problems in your business relationships.
Yet how do you measure up as their customer? Are you the sort of customer you wish you dealt with every day in your business? Good Communication? High level of Courtesy? Professionalism in your relationships? Patience with difficult situations? Ethics and Integrity? The desire to help everyone to achieve the best result for all concerned?
How often - if ever - do you even look at any of these areas?
Good Communication
Probably the most critical area of downfall is in communication, both with your customers and those who supply you. Without communication, little occurs in business. Without good communication the very best of business simply cannot happen.
When you’re seeking funding, do you answer all the questions? Do you work to find out the format in which the funder desires your information? Do you follow directions? It would be impossible to tell you the number of times Capital Funds Group has to deal with these problems. Our major Equity Investment funder, for instance, has asked that a specific format be used for the submission of an Executive Summary. Why?, you might ask. The simple and obvious answer is that like all such investors, they have to deal with hundreds of submissions monthly. If they are all in the same format, it is simple to read them quickly, reject those which don’t fit their requirements, or issue invitations to those which do.
Do you respond quickly? If you receive an email, do you simply let the funder know you received it and will get the required information back quickly. A small thing, you might think. However, when there are dozens to hundreds of deals in the making, it gets the attention of the funder. “This company knows how to communicate, how to respond.” That means that you’ll be getting just a bit more attention than other companies who fail in such courtesies. The same can be said, of course, if you do the same thing with your own customers. Communicate! And quickly.
Courtesy
Business is often very fast nowadays. There is much to do and, seemingly, little time in which to do it. And, with the advent of the internet, you may never even hear the voice of your customer or supplier. Which makes courtesy all the more important.
No one wants to deal with discourtesy. It unfailiingly puts them in a bad mood which creates nothing but difficulty for you and your company. So it means you must take your personal connections to funders, suppliers, service personnel and, of course, your customers, very seriously. But it doesn’t mean you need be serious, either. The simple things...the please, the thank you, the that’s very good of you are the lubricants needed in this hectic business environment. A bit of humour now and then, when the situation warrants it, can also help. It’s doubly important in emails and other communication. And while you may never be meeting your customer, you will be meeting your funder. And you will certainly be many steps ahead if you’ve already established yourself as a courteous person.
Entrepreneurial Professionalism
Just how professional are you? As an entrepreneur, are you a risk taker? Are you prepared to shift gears in the middle of business because a new and better roadway has opened up? Can you easily adjust to new circumstances, new ways of approaching a situation? If not, unfortunately, you’re really not an entrepreneur. Risk taking is part and parcel of the meaning of that word. It’s critical in today’s world of unceasing change to be ready to shift plans, move in new directions and be willing to assume the responsiblity for what may happen. That’s the essences of entrepreneurial professionalism Scary? Sometimes. But so is most real decision making, another vital characteristic of an entrepreneur. As the saying goes, “Feel the fear and do it anyway.” That might well be the perfect slogan for an entrepreneur.
Another mental anchor is “I’ve already seen that, done that, thought that.” It stops you from looking at what appear to be “old” situations and perceiving a difference, one which might bring you to where you wish to be. If you’re stuck with such a belief, an attitude of already knowing all the answers, again you are not really an entrepreneur.
Ethics and Integrity
Self awareness and the willingness to be brutally honest with oneself are two other great entrepreneurial traits. Integrity means “wholeness,” being complete in oneself. Not an easy thing to achieve, by any means, but a worthwhile goal in life. Ethics is simply understanding “The Rules.” Not any rules imposed from outside yourself, but those you intuitively know are the way to behave and treat both others and yourself. If you’re always seeking the “upper hand” in a deal, you’re not really there t
You prepared well in advance for the initial interview, covering every little detail from maintaining eye contact to your sales/action pitch at the end of the meeting. The reward for your diligence? You are being flown in to the corporate offices for a second round of interviews. SUCCESS! But wait … there are many traps that await you if you are not prepared for the 2nd level of interviews.While the actual interview sessions themselves usually take up a fraction of your two to three day interview trip, what you may not know is that from the moment you step off of the plane until you step back on, you are likely being assessed and reviewed from top to bottom to determine if you are the proper fit for the company's particular corporate environment. The following tips will ensure that you don't trip some of the 2nd i
When you’re seeking funding, do you answer all the questions? Do you work to find out the format in which the funder desires your information? Do you follow directions? It would be impossible to tell you the number of times Capital Funds Group has to deal with these problems. Our major Equity Investment funder, for instance, has asked that a specific format be used for the submission of an Executive Summary. Why?, you might ask. The simple and obvious answer is that like all such investors, they have to deal with hundreds of submissions monthly. If they are all in the same format, it is simple to read them quickly, reject those which don’t fit their requirements, or issue invitations to those which do.
Do you respond quickly? If you receive an email, do you simply let the funder know you received it and will get the required information back quickly. A small thing, you might think. However, when there are dozens to hundreds of deals in the making, it gets the attention of the funder. “This company knows how to communicate, how to respond.” That means that you’ll be getting just a bit more attention than other companies who fail in such courtesies. The same can be said, of course, if you do the same thing with your own customers. Communicate! And quickly.
Courtesy
Business is often very fast nowadays. There is much to do and, seemingly, little time in which to do it. And, with the advent of the internet, you may never even hear the voice of your customer or supplier. Which makes courtesy all the more important.
No one wants to deal with discourtesy. It unfailiingly puts them in a bad mood which creates nothing but difficulty for you and your company. So it means you must take your personal connections to funders, suppliers, service personnel and, of course, your customers, very seriously. But it doesn’t mean you need be serious, either. The simple things...the please, the thank you, the that’s very good of you are the lubricants needed in this hectic business environment. A bit of humour now and then, when the situation warrants it, can also help. It’s doubly important in emails and other communication. And while you may never be meeting your customer, you will be meeting your funder. And you will certainly be many steps ahead if you’ve already established yourself as a courteous person.
Entrepreneurial Professionalism
Just how professional are you? As an entrepreneur, are you a risk taker? Are you prepared to shift gears in the middle of business because a new and better roadway has opened up? Can you easily adjust to new circumstances, new ways of approaching a situation? If not, unfortunately, you’re really not an entrepreneur. Risk taking is part and parcel of the meaning of that word. It’s critical in today’s world of unceasing change to be ready to shift plans, move in new directions and be willing to assume the responsiblity for what may happen. That’s the essences of entrepreneurial professionalism Scary? Sometimes. But so is most real decision making, another vital characteristic of an entrepreneur. As the saying goes, “Feel the fear and do it anyway.” That might well be the perfect slogan for an entrepreneur.
Another mental anchor is “I’ve already seen that, done that, thought that.” It stops you from looking at what appear to be “old” situations and perceiving a difference, one which might bring you to where you wish to be. If you’re stuck with such a belief, an attitude of already knowing all the answers, again you are not really an entrepreneur.
Ethics and Integrity
Self awareness and the willingness to be brutally honest with oneself are two other great entrepreneurial traits. Integrity means “wholeness,” being complete in oneself. Not an easy thing to achieve, by any means, but a worthwhile goal in life. Ethics is simply understanding “The Rules.” Not any rules imposed from outside yourself, but those you intuitively know are the way to behave and treat both others and yourself. If you’re always seeking the “upper hand” in a deal, you’re not really there
How businesses operate all depends on where they are located. Each locality has a unique sense and style of running things with regards to business. Of course, the differences are all due to the laws that govern each of these locales. A product or service could be offered legally in one country, but not in another.In the United Kingdom, there are various laws and legal matters regarding business that are unique to that country. However, if you take a closer, more in-depth look at how a UK business is run, the concept is more or less the same as in any place on the globe. On the average, a business establishment entertains hundreds of customers per day. Every purchase of a product or service is accounted for.. The company keeps track of all such figures to see how much profit it is reaping or even how much it may b
Courtesy
Business is often very fast nowadays. There is much to do and, seemingly, little time in which to do it. And, with the advent of the internet, you may never even hear the voice of your customer or supplier. Which makes courtesy all the more important.
No one wants to deal with discourtesy. It unfailiingly puts them in a bad mood which creates nothing but difficulty for you and your company. So it means you must take your personal connections to funders, suppliers, service personnel and, of course, your customers, very seriously. But it doesn’t mean you need be serious, either. The simple things...the please, the thank you, the that’s very good of you are the lubricants needed in this hectic business environment. A bit of humour now and then, when the situation warrants it, can also help. It’s doubly important in emails and other communication. And while you may never be meeting your customer, you will be meeting your funder. And you will certainly be many steps ahead if you’ve already established yourself as a courteous person.
Entrepreneurial Professionalism
Just how professional are you? As an entrepreneur, are you a risk taker? Are you prepared to shift gears in the middle of business because a new and better roadway has opened up? Can you easily adjust to new circumstances, new ways of approaching a situation? If not, unfortunately, you’re really not an entrepreneur. Risk taking is part and parcel of the meaning of that word. It’s critical in today’s world of unceasing change to be ready to shift plans, move in new directions and be willing to assume the responsiblity for what may happen. That’s the essences of entrepreneurial professionalism Scary? Sometimes. But so is most real decision making, another vital characteristic of an entrepreneur. As the saying goes, “Feel the fear and do it anyway.” That might well be the perfect slogan for an entrepreneur.
Another mental anchor is “I’ve already seen that, done that, thought that.” It stops you from looking at what appear to be “old” situations and perceiving a difference, one which might bring you to where you wish to be. If you’re stuck with such a belief, an attitude of already knowing all the answers, again you are not really an entrepreneur.
Ethics and Integrity
Self awareness and the willingness to be brutally honest with oneself are two other great entrepreneurial traits. Integrity means “wholeness,” being complete in oneself. Not an easy thing to achieve, by any means, but a worthwhile goal in life. Ethics is simply understanding “The Rules.” Not any rules imposed from outside yourself, but those you intuitively know are the way to behave and treat both others and yourself. If you’re always seeking the “upper hand” in a deal, you’re not really there
MLM is not an easy business. It will try you, test you, like any other business in start-up period. With this business, you probably will experience losses for a while before your gains exceed them. You must be prepared for this, knowing that it will take time to build your empire. If you can relate to this and stick to it, believe me, you are half way there already.Short term income will be much less than lets say, working a regular job. You could earn 2000 - 4000 dollars a month for a 40- 60 hour week. You will NOT be earning this in your first year of network marketing. This is why I say that people who want cash now must see through the line's that the work you are doing now is for a life of financial freedom. Will you have financial freedom working a forty hour week earning 40,000 dollars a year. I don't thin
Entrepreneurial Professionalism
Just how professional are you? As an entrepreneur, are you a risk taker? Are you prepared to shift gears in the middle of business because a new and better roadway has opened up? Can you easily adjust to new circumstances, new ways of approaching a situation? If not, unfortunately, you’re really not an entrepreneur. Risk taking is part and parcel of the meaning of that word. It’s critical in today’s world of unceasing change to be ready to shift plans, move in new directions and be willing to assume the responsiblity for what may happen. That’s the essences of entrepreneurial professionalism Scary? Sometimes. But so is most real decision making, another vital characteristic of an entrepreneur. As the saying goes, “Feel the fear and do it anyway.” That might well be the perfect slogan for an entrepreneur.
Another mental anchor is “I’ve already seen that, done that, thought that.” It stops you from looking at what appear to be “old” situations and perceiving a difference, one which might bring you to where you wish to be. If you’re stuck with such a belief, an attitude of already knowing all the answers, again you are not really an entrepreneur.
Ethics and Integrity
Self awareness and the willingness to be brutally honest with oneself are two other great entrepreneurial traits. Integrity means “wholeness,” being complete in oneself. Not an easy thing to achieve, by any means, but a worthwhile goal in life. Ethics is simply understanding “The Rules.” Not any rules imposed from outside yourself, but those you intuitively know are the way to behave and treat both others and yourself. If you’re always seeking the “upper hand” in a deal, you’re not really there
Are you sitting at your desk dreamily imagining yourself on a South Seas vacation? Or maybe a rollicking holiday with the family? Or maybe you’d prefer to stay home and watch some DVDs.Wanting to take some time off shouldn’t make you feel guilty. In fact, in her new book, “Time Off for Good Behavior,” Mary Lou Quinlan writes that seven out of 10 people fantasize about leaving work for a few months.What’s more, she reports that taking a break can help you feel less burned out. It can help you organize your life goals. Most people don’t realize that taking time off--guilt free--isn’t as difficult as it might seem.So don’t feel like you’re condemned to remaining chained to your desk. Here are six options you can check out:1. Make a plan. Think about why you want time off. Do you just need
Another mental anchor is “I’ve already seen that, done that, thought that.” It stops you from looking at what appear to be “old” situations and perceiving a difference, one which might bring you to where you wish to be. If you’re stuck with such a belief, an attitude of already knowing all the answers, again you are not really an entrepreneur.
Ethics and Integrity
Self awareness and the willingness to be brutally honest with oneself are two other great entrepreneurial traits. Integrity means “wholeness,” being complete in oneself. Not an easy thing to achieve, by any means, but a worthwhile goal in life. Ethics is simply understanding “The Rules.” Not any rules imposed from outside yourself, but those you intuitively know are the way to behave and treat both others and yourself. If you’re always seeking the “upper hand” in a deal, you’re not really there to accomplish a winning situation for everyone, the ultimate achievement. If you spend your working life trying to be #1, not as an achievement, but as being “one up” on everyone else, trying to be noticed and applauded by others, you are truly seeking a false goal. You have no real integrity because your value is measured by how others perceive you. If you need or demand that sort of attention from others, there is no one truly home inside you. And no business achievement can ever replace that.
My Suggestion
Take a look again at the list of items I’ve laid out in this article. How many of them are “standard” in both your business and personal life? Where do you think you might improve? Where might you ask for help in those areas? What books, tapes, CDs or other sources might you spend some time with, opening yourself to the personal growth needed to improve in all those areas. What do you need to do to become the finest client in the world? Worth thinking about.
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