Credibility is Key Credibility is one of the most important characteristics that an entrepreneur can hope to possess; do everything in your power to develop, demonstrate, and defend it. Keep your commitments, maintain trustworthiness, and prove that you are worth doing business with. Once your credibility is diminished, it can be very difficult to regain!
Mental Constraints We’ve all heard the adage that “you are your own worst enemy.” When starting a company of your own, it can be far too easy to let the voices of doubt hold you back from making those big, make it or break it choices that all entrepreneurs must face at some point or another. Was it nerve-racking...
The Danger of Taking Sole Credit for Your Successes Can you ever really take 100% credit for succeeding in business? I don’t believe that you can! Though you may be a major player in your business and an enormous factor driving the success, there are always background forces at play helping move the vehicle. The Melrose...
Connect all the Dots to Avoid Business Tunnel Vision I believe that the only way to get the entire picture on the state of your business is to evaluate each aspect individually and in respect to the operation as a whole. I like to refer to failure to do so as “business tunnel vision”....
On Business Relationships As my readers know by now, I believe in the importance of nurturing strong relationships. Much like personal relationships, successful business relationships take work and dedication. Like flowers, relationships that are not tended to will whither and die. But they can also blossom and grow! Consider attending regular networking events and trade shows...
Be Honest with Yourself It can be equally as damaging to lie to ourselves as it is to lie to others. While this certainly rings true in our personal lives, allow me to give an example that pertains to the business world. When you convince yourself that you’re doing better than you actually are, you don’t take the necessary...
It’s official: my latest blog post is now live on The Huffington Post! While Part I of my HOAs Gone Haywire series featured information designed to make the most of an average resident’s experience living in a Homeowners’ or Condominium Owners’ Association, Part II is directed at those entrusted to make important decisions on behalf of their neighbors: the all-powerful Board...
Control Your Destiny Stay in control of your own destiny at all times! This has been one of the most important objectives in my life. If there was only one piece of wisdom I could offer, this would be it. Being a business owner allows you to take control of your own destiny, for...
Entitlement in Business As Dr. Steve Maraboli, author of Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience, says, “It’s a quick transition from a nourishing sense of gratitude to a poisonous sense of entitlement.” The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that anyone who believes that everyone owes them something is a fool. This feeling can overtake you as you...
All Confidence and No Capital Starting a business is incredibly stressful, and you have to be on top of your game if you wish to succeed. Having solid financial backing isn’t just important logistically—it’s important to be properly bankrolled psychologically as well. When you try to launch a concept with little (or no) money, you...
