jackash.com
A Personal Journey...
... Of Surviving the Wilderness
L. Secrets to a successful business (not in any particular order):
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If you promise to deliver then deliver what you promised
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Never say no for your customer (you never know who will buy what)
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Make the time and effort to do a good business plan & budget (really important)
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Have enough capital to last 3 – 6 months past expected break even time
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Hire the best people you can and treat them well
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Whenever possible hire people that are more knowledgeable than you
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If retail don’t forget – Location, Location, Location
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Never let your ego get in the way of smart decision making
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If you need/want help or advice ask for it (you’d be surprised who might come to the rescue)
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Choose you partners well and put everything in writing. Partners not getting along is one of the top 3 reasons businesses fail. The main reason they don’t get along is because of poor communication, a misunderstanding. Why? Because nothing was written down.
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If you don’t know then say so -
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Listen to the customer. Don’t give them what you think they want Find out what they really want and give that to them.
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M. Follow your faith. Whether you decide to become a church going person or one who practices their spirituality individually, stand up for your beliefs. But also respect others for theirs.
N. If you accept people for who they are and what they are, they will do the same to you. You will find people easier to get along with and friends will love you for it.
