What is a good tip for running a successful business?

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Anne K T	Hard work and treat your staff with respect

Anchor Cranker	Any profit that you make in the first 2 years must be reinvested back into the business.

Painting Professor	1. Find a niche with a need and fill it! 2. Get your hands on some proven how to information and apply it. 3. Look for a business with low overhead and high profit margins.

crosbie	Be firm. Don't let people owe you money - insist they pay up quickly.

Ron Mexico	Treat your people well... that is a great start.

Kay	Be honest.

Ron	Get the information here

china doll	Be prepared to work hard. My husband and I gave up our full time jobs to set up our own business 4yrs ago. We worked on average 60hrs a week each with no wage for 18m. Only in the past year are we seeing the benefits of our hard work, we've had unexpected downfalls but we learn from our mistakes as we've gone along. Don't expect an easy ride no matter how experienced you are and most of all, GOOD LUCK.

saorsie	money

Harrison N	Be a popular employee and make lots of money... oh... that's 2 tips!

Edward W	do not spend any money until after 2 years

momof3 soon to be granof1	1: trusting and believing in your business 100% 2: A good realistic business plan and stick to it. 3: Being prepared for very long hours and no time off it is 24 hour seven days a week dedication. 4: No money be realistic and what you plough in you will eventually get back out but not straight away. 5:Watch for the sharks especially in advertising your business 6: Always monitor your advertising what is the point of paying for it if you do not see if it is working or not.money down the drain. 7: Be open, honest with yourself first if sinking get out. Good Luck

Mom	save for the first 2 yrs, and pay all your bills

jennifer m	A WHOLE LOT OF BULL SH*T......IF U DONT HAVE THIS SKILL U WONT HAVE A SUCESSFUL BIZ

steve c	Make a profit.

gvih2g2	Keep on top of the paperwork - once you get behind you'll never catch up (and put your tax money aside as you go).

junio130	Hard work, dedication & being able to take blows.... Also make sure you make money !!!! Good luck..

debraalbagli	The man that founded Marshall Fields used to say"give the lady what she wants"So I would say service oriented is what brings people back.

Dirty_Idea	Have a realistic business plan, know your market and competitors, do not award yourself more than the bare neccesities of pay for the first few years - put all profit back into the business, believe in your product/service, network HARD - word of mouth is invaluable.

steven_erika	1. form good relationships with your clients, employees. 2. never stop looking around for the best deal (office supplies, etc.) this will save you money. 3. have a suggestion box, available to your clients, employees, and keep an open mind. 4. constantly strive to generate new clients, through advertising, specials, discounts, etc... 5. do not make your business environment boring. I personally would rather do business at a place that was uplifting, and friendly rather than a place that had people like the guy from the "Clear Eyes" commercials. 6. keep track of your records. (computer, and backups) 7. keep up to date with your customer needs, change strategies appropriately. Good luck.

basport_2000	love what your doing

hananiah m	Know God and be faithful

GLYN D	Work hard at it and you will eventually reap the benefits the success to any business is planning hard work and long hours result is self satisfaction that you have tried you best and good luck to you

stdaveuk	don't spend all your profits on lap dancing clubs and sticking loads of cufter up your nose !

onnie	be leave in god