Browsing Category: "The Basics"
Scheduling Can Make or Break Your Business
If you’re running any kind of service business (particularly catering to residential customers), you know how critical it is to schedule your work properly. Having a system when it comes to booking jobs and scheduling services is something that most successful business owners have developed over time. Often, it’s a result of trial and error.
I’ve run a few businesses that required strong scheduling skills. My window cleaning and gutter cleaning businesses are good examples. I quickly found that having a system in place meant more productivity and fewer headaches. Continue reading »
How Important is The Ability to Sell?
Are sales skills necessary in order to be successful in your business?
I don’t think there is any right or wrong answer for that. In many cases, it depends on the type of business you are involved with. I would say that you have to be able to talk to people, even though you may not be selling them anything. Continue reading »
Patience, Persistance, and Testing – 3 Critical Ingredients
No matter what business you decide to start, there are three things people tend to overlook that could ultimately determine their success:
Patience. Most ventures take a while to start gaining, even the slightest, momentum. Unfortunately, many people that are trying to make money by setting up a business are much too impatient. A lot of this has to do with their reasons for starting the business in the first place. Are they looking to make a quick buck? Are they hoping to make a fortune and retire at 40? If your expectations aren’t in line with reality, then you are likely to be disappointed. Patience is the key here – your business won’t become an overnight success. Continue reading »
