Whether you are a management student or not and whether you are working or not… what you really want to do is start something on your own. You always knew that you wanted to create something and not just be a part of the herd but is having an idea sufficient to start. Yes, an idea can change your life. I am sharing a few traits which are common in successful entrepreneurs. See if you have these and if not you may develop them.
Enjoy and love what you do:
What you get out of your business in the form of personal satisfaction, financial gain, stability and enjoyment will be the sum of what you put into your business. So if you don’t enjoy what you’re doing, in all likelihood it’s safe to assume that will be reflected in the success of your business or subsequent lack of success. In fact, if you don’t love what you’re doing, chances are you won’t succeed.
Plan everything:
Planning every aspect of your business is not only a must, but also builds habits that every entrepreneur should develop, implement, and maintain. Business planning also serves a second function, which is having your goals and how you will achieve them, on paper.
Customer is King:
Your business is not about the products or services that you sell or the prices you charge for your goods and services or how to tackle competition. Your business is all about your customers. After all, your customers are the people that will ultimately decide if your business goes boom or bust. Everything you do in business must be customer focused, including your policies, warranties, payment options, operating hours, presentations, advertising and promotional campaigns and website.
Always project a positive business image:
Entrepreneurs must go out of their way and make a conscious effort to always project the most professional business image possible.
Accessibility:
Making it easy for people to do business with you means that you must be accessible and knowledgeable about your products and services. You must be able to provide customers with what they want, when they want it.
If you have that idea or you’re bored of your job and want to do something on your own then the world is your stage. Go out there and make your dreams come true.
Anjani M Nautiyal
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