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10 Rules for Small Business Success
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Every day, new business ventures are
created. Some of these businesses will succeed, but many will fall by the
wayside. Will your business thrive, or will it join thousands of others that
have faltered along the way? Here are ten rules to make sure your business
grows and prospers.
by Isabel M. Isidro
PowerHomeBiz Editor
Will your business
thrive, or will it join thousands of others that have faltered along the way?
Here are ten rules to make sure your business grows and prospers:
1. Find a Niche. For small businesses, it is best to find
a niche. A small company with
limited resources can efficiently serve niche markets. Concentrate your
efforts on a fairly narrow market offering. This entails sticking to what you
do best, and becoming an expert in that field. Realize that it is not
possible to be good at everything. By concentrating on a fairly narrow market
niche, you may be able to avoid head-on collision with bigger competitors. If
you are ahardware store selling
everything from paints to lumber, the entry of giant retailers like Home
Depot in your area can spell the end for your business. However, you can try
to limit your offering, for example, to construction of porches and decks and be the best retailer
for this segment.
2. Be small, yet think big. The most common question of small business start-ups
is “How can I compete with my big competitors?“ Small businesses have
inherent advantages over big businesses, including flexibility, ability to
respond quickly, able to provide a more personalized service. Make sure that
your business takes maximum advantage of those areas that represent the
strengths of small companies.
3. Differentiate your products. Present the benefits of your products and
services to your customers, highlighting the unique solutions it offers to
their problems. Avoid being a copycat; rarely do imitators succeed in the
market. Study, but do not copy your competitors, and package your products
distinctly.
4. First impression counts. Strive for accuracy and quality the first
time around. You often do not have a second chance to make a good first
impression. This entails a well-laid out store, courteous staff, and personable voice over the
phone, etc. However, if you are a one-person business working
in a home office, remember that you are the center of your business and
marketing efforts. Everyone you come in touch with is potentially a client or
a referral to another client because they are either impressed with you as a
person, impressed with your skill at providing a certain service or product.
Make sure that you are always presentable, professional in your ways and
knowledgeable about your business.
5. Good reputation. Your business hinges on its reputation. It is imperative
that you build a good reputation for the quality of your products and support
services. Remember that two things guarantee success: high quality goods and
superior service. Always aim for quality. If you are a tax consultant, strive
to prepare a totally accurate, perfectly done tax returns for
your clients.
6. Constant improvement. Entrepreneurs know that they should not
be rigid in their ways of thinking in their quest to improve their best
products and services. You risk being left behind by the fast-paced
competition if you cling to the “this is how we’ve always done it” kind of
thinking. The business environment today demands that you need to come up
with new solutions fast!
7. Listen to your customers. Be market driven: listen and react to
your customer’s needs. Customers need to feel that they are important to you
because they are! When you focus on your customers and gain their trust, they
will not only recommend you but they will also remain loyal to you. Remember,
personal recommendation and word-of-mouth are the least costly yet most
effective marketing strategy for
your business.
8. Plan for success. An entrepreneur should understand the power of
planning. A good plan helps you increase your chances of succeeding and can
help you define your business concepts, estimate costs, predict sales and
control your risks. It tells you where you are going and how to get there. Going
into business without a plan is like driving into a foreign land without a
road map.
9. Be innovative. Innovate your offerings constantly,
keeping pace with technological changes. Use change as a springboard to
improve your products, procedures or reputation. Innovation should also cover
your operations from pricing, promotion, customer service, distribution,
etc. Keep your eyes for new ways of doing things, and apply those that can
improve the quality of your products and efficiency of your operations.
10. Work smart. As an entrepreneur, you need to possess
self-confidence, plus a never-ending sense of urgency to develop your ideas.
Studies have shown that the individuals who succeed in entrepreneurship are
far-sighted and can accept things as they are and deal with them accordingly.
They know how to manage their time, realizing the importance of leisure in as
much as work. These people are oftentimes quick to change directions when
they see their plans are not working. More importantly, they recognize their
weak points and move on to nurture alliances and acquire the skills they need
to put their business on the right track. They realize the importance of
working smart, knowing that it is not the quantity of work you do, but what
you do and how well you do it.
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