Business is about profit
There’s nothing wrong with having a hobby, but if you want to call it a business, you have to make money (Chris Guillebeau).Related Posts:Don’t think innovationTry to always overdeliverHow I learned to...
View ArticleTry to always overdeliver
Always overdeliver (value, service or product) to reduce customer anxieties post purchase (Chris Guillebeau).Related Posts:Do business by helping othersBusiness is about profitDon’t think...
View ArticleLOVE your customers
Pick your target market (customers) as you pick your partners. Don’t waste your time if you can’t love ‘em. Related Posts:Do business by helping othersTry to always overdeliverWatch your FeetLearn the...
View ArticleRemove barriers between your clients and you
The optimal number of mouths (or hands) between a bootstrapper and her customer is zero (Guy Kawasaki).Related Posts:Follow the 10/20/30 ruleWhat you should be doingRemember your friendsWin the right...
View ArticleYou have serious business
Take your business seriously if you want it to be taken seriously.Related Posts:Forget the business plan – Part IWork ON your businessDon’t think like an EmployeeIs your idea really ready?You don’t...
View ArticleDon’t be *too* disruptive
Attacking a new market with a new product and a new business model calls for disaster, make sure you’re not too disruptive. Read more: Rethinking Startup OriginalityRelated Posts:What would they expect...
View ArticleThe ideal number of partners in a business
The ideal number of partners to have in a business is 2 – one of them being you (Neil Patel). There about obviously exceptions…Related Posts:You don’t have to start a businessNetwork with the average...
View ArticleUnderstand people’s motivations
If someone is at the negotiation table, it means that they need you in some way (Guy Paré).Related Posts:Be mindful of egosFeet positioning says a lotDon’t talk too muchKeep your questions shortYou...
View ArticleNever accept the first offer
Never accept the first offer (Guy Paré). The second offer will always be better.Related Posts:Make your offer appear “unfair”You’re not the center of the world yetPass the friends and family...
View ArticleHustling is your competitive advantage
As a small business your ability to hustle is your main competitive advantage (Ken Morse).Related Posts:Don’t sell technicalSell to the people that are hurtingDon’t ask for Letters of IntentAsk for...
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