WatchMeFranchise.com Reviews 10 Habits Of Successful Business Owners In A Video Blog
WatchMeFranchise.com has added a new entry to its business tips video series, 10 Habits of Successful Business Owners.
“Successful small business owners come from all walks of life,” notes the video’s host, Amanda Scarr. “But as different as small business owners can be, they usually exhibit a few fundamental traits that are common among all successful business owners.”Below are short summaries of each “habit”.
1. Always Motivated
Everyone knows that you need motivation and drive to be successful in life. However, when you are running a small business, you will need to be able to not only motivate yourself, but motivate your employees as well.2. Goal Oriented
Successful business owners are always goal oriented - they know what they want to achieve and how long it will take them to get there.3. Time Management Skills
When you own a small business, time equals money. If you want your business to be a success you will need to understand time management.4. Money Management Skills
In addition to managing time, as a small business owner, you also need to be able to properly manage your money.5. Pay Attention to Personal Health
Too many small business owners often forget to take care of their health when things get busy. Poor nutrition can lead to a lack of energy and being susceptible to colds and the flu.
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August 17th, 2008
One other important characteristic I’d like to add is the ability to market their franchised business. Many business owners simply think that working harder or relying on the trademarks or brand names of the franchise company will enable them to create a successful business. Often, the business owner has to be a standout in their area and actively promote the business.
Marketing doesn’t have to be expensive either. Using free publicity principles, one can create lots of buzz for a new business. Taking the lead from Richard Branson who so expertly created publicity stunts that generated a huge amount of interest and news coverage, a business owner can create an innovative, news-worthy publicity stunt or marketing campaign that will help increase business and sales.