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Entrepreneurial Excerpt from a Speech to Small Business
Having built a business from a bucket of water and sponge, which started over 25 years ago in a National Franchise chain in 23 states, I feel comfortable discussing entrepreneurship.While building my company in the beginning we learned the value of grass roots marketing, being involved in the community and giving a little back as we grow. In light of those humble beginnings and our tradition we have decided to come to the aid of millions and millions of small businessmen and women across this country.Small Business in America employs 2/3rds of the American Workforce. It consists of over 50% of every consumer dollar spent. We are watching the US economy emerge from an unfortunate recession and hardship. We realize that for the US Economy to fully emerge int

or a long time. So it is best you live together happily. Respect will take you a long way towards accomplishing your goals.

Stay alert
No one likes a sleepy head that does not get anything. For example marketing, a stress interview, meetings and negotiation are a battle of wits. If you wander off you will loose track of the discussion. Make sure that does not happen. Listen sharp. It is all based on answering the questions slipped out. If you are alert you will make it to the next meeting. If not they might just place you on your desk. Consider a case when the boss in a long meeting suddenly says get tasks one, two and three done. It is best not to be in a position to say, “I was not listening”. Some times you may not understand, but in business you might have to learn a new language.

Help and teach
We all need help once in a while. Only those who give help get help. When anyone needs help do not let them down. There may be things you know and if another person in your organiz

40 Hours of Hell - Is it Time to Find a New Job?
Where did the weekend go? It’s Sunday night and although you had a lovely time leaving your butt imprint on the couch for the last 48 hours, suddenly there’s a lurch in the pit of your stomach again. Yes, looming on the horizon, there is it, another Monday morning. Another Monday, you’ll face the gridlock and angrily express your dismay with the world with one finger and clutch the huge cup of coffee that you’ll need to drag yourself through the bore that is your job. The highlight of your day, other than seeing the clock hit 4:59 will of course be the secret glee you have knowing that you’ve spent hours of company time playing Solitaire and sending out countless resumes. You know you’re a lousy employee, but in a tight job market, with younger and more qualified a

An open mind
An open mind is the first step in people skills. When you listen to people talk you might just be ascending to the next plane. All it takes is respect for others. Nothing nurtures the mind more than an open mind. You will be amazed at the ideas that come into your head when you understand and agree. A frame of mind that accepts is remarkably superior to a negation. The instant you negate the mind gets all blocked up and one could be dwelling on ones own thoughts instead of concentrating on the other person. Accept what the people around you are saying hypothetically and keep up your absorption at the pace of the conversation. However make sure that the person you are talking to is a good person.

Teams and creativity
It is important that one be as creative as possible and not repeat what other people say. Finally no one will respect a yes man who does not seem to give any output. It is important to create output that goes beyond the input. Initially one may draw a blank but as you exercise the mind you end up learning from your experiences and friends and can put down a definite opinion. Let me illustrate with a simple example:

Four people are running a small business. They are working on a business idea. Two are experienced and two inexperienced. Business ideas keep failing they all wonder what to do. They decide take a break and relax before they hit the desk again. As things go, it turns out that the two guys with the greater experience go out to have coffee together often. The other two team up as well. Hence two groups are formed. The inexperienced ones work hard together in the break and become as good as the other two. This time when everyone gets back to work no one is half asleep. The team is highly motivated and the business gets so many solutions and ideas that it is success all the way.

Talk technical
It is easy to understand that you have a job to do. Do that diligently. It may not work. That is because people skills are involved. Let everyone know that you work - especially your boss. In many cases what happens is that you work hard, however when it comes to a conversation or an appraisal you might be at a loss for words. The reason for this being that your unassuming self does not talk business. People around may think you know nothing. So make sure from a leadership perspective that you do some talking. For example, you could be in a situation where you have created a set of diagrams for your business processes. All the work is your labor. Some smart talker could be selected to present it and grab all the credit. Make sure that to reach the meetings standard you can talk technical. Do not wander away from the topic at hand. The topic is work, work and more work.

Trust and distrust
If you have a good boss… trust. If you are surrounded by a bunch of backstabbers it is best you distrust. One must trust only those who are tried and tested. While both are unlikely situations in the extreme one should know there is a middle path. Trust is a two-way phenomenon. It is important that one is trustworthy. This includes adherence to deadlines, not leaving meetings, contacting your boss in case of a problem, and helping everyone out. It is best if you co-operate with everyone you trust. Do not be tied down by untrustworthy people. If someone has betrayed you watch out. That will happen again. It takes intelligent wit to survive along with an ability to evaluate people. Make sure that you trust someone before you speak your mind out.

Love them all
All are good is the right attitude to have. They come in all shapes and sizes, they dress differently, they may shout, they may sing, they may be intelligent, they may be dunces… they are your office. Make sure you love them all. That however does not mean you sacrifice a professional approach. It is important to get your point through and that requires understanding your emotions towards the other person. Negative emotions will draw a wall. You have to live together for a long time. So it is best you live together happily. Respect will take you a long way towards accomplishing your goals.

Help and teach
We all need help once in a while. Only those who give help get help. When anyone needs help do not let them down. There may be things you know and if another person in your organiza

Creating A Winning Bar Business Plan
Running a bar may seem like a lot of fun, like a full time party, but it is important to understand that the bar business is first and foremost a real business, and it is important to give it the due diligence and seriousness that it deserves.==Marketing Your Business Effectively==This means that even the most casual bar owner will need a good bar business plan in order to get off to a good start.Getting a bar business up and running is never an easy process, and creating a professional and detailed business plan will help you plan for the future, market your new bar business effectively, and increase your chances for success.==Detailing Both The Challenges And The Opportunities==Getting a new fledgling business off the g

but as you exercise the mind you end up learning from your experiences and friends and can put down a definite opinion. Let me illustrate with a simple example:

Help and teach
We all need help once in a while. Only those who give help get help. When anyone needs help do not let them down. There may be things you know and if another person in your organiz

What I learned About Soda Vending Machines
Soda vending machines come in all shapes and sizes but the most common style are the stand-alone full sized machines.Soda vending machines have lots of capacity. Even my old one that I paid too much for had a capacity of over 500 cans with 7 total selections. That's a lot of soda which also means that it could be possible that you don't have to visit a location too often if you are looking to vending as a part-time business.The large capacity of these machines coupled with reasonable product costs and retail price can produce a decent business with healthy margins. I was paying an average of $.40 for a can of soda (tax and deposit included) and retailing that same can for $1.00. So with a $.60 margin multiplied by 5 machines each selling 200 cans of soda a

everyone know that you work - especially your boss. In many cases what happens is that you work hard, however when it comes to a conversation or an appraisal you might be at a loss for words. The reason for this being that your unassuming self does not talk business. People around may think you know nothing. So make sure from a leadership perspective that you do some talking. For example, you could be in a situation where you have created a set of diagrams for your business processes. All the work is your labor. Some smart talker could be selected to present it and grab all the credit. Make sure that to reach the meetings standard you can talk technical. Do not wander away from the topic at hand. The topic is work, work and more work.

Help and teach
We all need help once in a while. Only those who give help get help. When anyone needs help do not let them down. There may be things you know and if another person in your organiz

In Direct Sales - What are the Keys to Ensuring a Successful Business?
As experienced professionals in the Direct Selling Industry, we have observed the winning traits of successful distributors. Our findings show which predominant characteristics are shaping the future of our industry.Action - nothing will happen without it. Action is your commitment to making your business a success; your ability to make things happen is the result of your actions. "Things may come to those who wait, but only what's left behind by those who hustle." --- Abe LincolnAttitude - keeping your thoughts positive allows you to keep a fresh perspective on your business. A positive attitude allows you to extend your vision and step out of your comfort zone to forge a path with an exciting future. See beyond any potential obstacles while remaining foc

le path. Trust is a two-way phenomenon. It is important that one is trustworthy. This includes adherence to deadlines, not leaving meetings, contacting your boss in case of a problem, and helping everyone out. It is best if you co-operate with everyone you trust. Do not be tied down by untrustworthy people. If someone has betrayed you watch out. That will happen again. It takes intelligent wit to survive along with an ability to evaluate people. Make sure that you trust someone before you speak your mind out.

Help and teach
We all need help once in a while. Only those who give help get help. When anyone needs help do not let them down. There may be things you know and if another person in your organiz

Customer-Service Provider Relationships-Is Yours A Blessing Or A Nightmare?
We are all dependent on service providers for our businesses to succeed. The better you manage that relationship, the more successful you will be in achieving your goals in a cost-effective manner. The relationship is two-way street. Service providers also depend on customers to enable a successful deliverable. So, prepare:Initial planning: spend a good amount of time upfront reviewing your business strategy, your marketing goals and your budget with your service provider. Confirm in writing the critical issues, e.g., the expectations, the implementation phases, required deadlines and deliverables. Indicate your preferences.Strategic vs. tactical goals: Plan the project with a long-term strategic perspective, but implement in smaller phases.

or a long time. So it is best you live together happily. Respect will take you a long way towards accomplishing your goals.

Help and teach
We all need help once in a while. Only those who give help get help. When anyone needs help do not let them down. There may be things you know and if another person in your organization requires that knowledge make sure you share. If you do not teach out of self interest you are sure to loose in the long run. But do not teach if no one wants to learn. Do not preach. Everyone finds an unwanted teacher most disgusting and boring. Teach what you know in short with maximum impact. Make sure the other person understands completely. Elaborate only when asked genuinely.

Talk
It is important to talk. No one likes a guy who suddenly shuts up. Be frank and true. Don’t ever get frightened to speak your mind out. Speak politely with good manners. Stay humble. These are just a few methods to make you likeable. Speak intuitively and intelligently. Never use bad language. Never shout at your subordinates. Never get angry. Clarify all you have to say. When asked or when you have to express an issue speak to completion. Make sure everyone has understood by asking politely especially with the subordinates. That gets work done. State clearly what you want done and believe your boss. If you have any doubts just ask.

To sum it up, be good, polish your skills, and once in a while imitate the best guys you know like an enlightened monkey.

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