6 Habits of a Successful Entrepreneur

New to entrepreneurship?  Considering starting your own small business?  Want to have multiple income streams?  Already have your own business, but want to breath new life into it?

Perfect!  I'm here for you, with a positive message to get you started!

There is a belief that the truly financially successful, reached this level by stepping on others.  I don't believe this is entirely true -- at least it doesn't have to be.

I know several serious, laser-beam, focused entrepreneurs who take no prisoners when it comes to business.  They're great at what they do, but when they walk into that "boardroom", all traces of humanity is checked at the door.  This is a major flaw in their plan, considering the success of their business rests  primarily upon human interaction.

Sure, when growing your business, it's important to have some of the usual strategies in place, to achieve high profits, but there has to be a balance in all things.  Being of service to others should be woven into your Core Values -- the "swipes" will follow.

Incorporating these tips (most of which are free and take little effort) into your business model can only help add to your bottom line.

1.  Keep a positive attitude
Being positive helps reduce stress, allows you to think clearly, reduces the on-set of wrinkles, and keeps you from quickly growing old.  Negative thinking (a.k.a. "stinking thinking") is counter productive, doesn't pay, makes life miserable, and will show in your work.  Choose to be positive even when it's difficult; smile and eventually you'll feel lighter on the heaviest, darkest of days.  This carries over to your customers which will make them want to continue to come back.  Get into it.

2.  Do what you love

It's easier to be happy, AND positive when you're doing what you are passionate about.

3.  Be kind
It's free to give a smile, and be empathetic to others.  Often, when business gets slow, and life gets low, we can get a bit discouraged, or extra involved with trying to analyze what, or why things are going wrong.   When we take a moment to step outside of our own problems to care about and help someone, it makes us AND them feel good.  That good energy has a boomerang effect; it comes back triple-fold.

4.  When in doubt, Be Still
Be still and know that I Am God.  Take comfort in letting go, and resting in God to provide.  Taking a moment to breath, and truly asking Him to give you what you need; it could be that you need a clear vision of your next steps.   Whatever it is, be specific in your request, let it go, and move on...in fact go have some fun and think about other things, then follow through with your next task(s) in the morning.

5.  Always study your craft
Stay up to date on what's new and trendy in your industry.  Things evolve regularly, so remaining abreast of changes keeps you an expert and an authority in your field.

6.  Be consistent
There are a lot of options, but giving up is not one of them.  It may be challenging, but if you're doing what you enjoy, it's a labor of love.  If you lose interest and find that you really don't enjoy the journey in your current niche, switch gears and try something else.  Whatever you do, stay at it.  Putting one foot in front of the other = forward movement.  As long as you're doing that, you're getting closer and closer to your goal.  You got this!

Remember to keep it authentic, and human. Stay on top of what's new in your niche or craft, and keep a positive attitude.

by T. James-Sykes

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Capitalize on Your Gifts & Define Your Own Success (Entrepreneurship) - What Experts Don't Want You to Know

Do you have a passion to do something outside of your normal 9 to 5, but are afraid to go for it? Have you kept your talents locked away, because you don’t think others will find them important or “worthy”?  If so, you might find refuge in this little food for thought.

Gone are the days of measuring success solely by the position you hold, or the value of your liquid assets, and the “stuff” you’ve accumulated.

I define success as OPTIONS.  The amount of options we create for ourselves, the more successful we are.  This, in part, involves dusting off those hidden talents (most of us have a multitude of skills to draw from).  Or, learning something new!  Capitalize on your gifts, with multiple income streams, and feed your soul by doing what you're passionate about. 

The downward shift in the economy, along with the internet, has leveled the playing field more than ever.  Where else can you take a course, sell products, teach an online class, publish an eBook, get business cards, and advertise -- all with a starting fee of FREE? 

I'm not saying you have to quit your 9 to 5.  Use it, along with the multiple income streams that your talent and passion will generate to add to your OPTIONS "bank".  The many hats you wear with starting, and managing your small businesse(s) will add more gusto to your resume; you will have single handedly given yourself a promotion = more OPTIONS.  

Thanks for reading, and as always, stay Be U tiful!

By T. James-Sykes

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