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 Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Anchor Cranker	Any profit that you make in the first 2 years must be reinvested back into the business. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

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. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

crosbie	Be firm. Don't let people owe you money - insist they pay up quickly. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ron Mexico	Treat your people well... that is a great start. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kay	Be honest. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ron	Get the information here Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

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. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

saorsie	money Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Harrison N	Be a popular employee and make lots of money... oh... that's 2 tips! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Edward W	do not spend any money until after 2 years Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

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 Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mom	save for the first 2 yrs, and pay all your bills Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jennifer m	A WHOLE LOT OF BULL SH*T......IF U DONT HAVE THIS SKILL U WONT HAVE A SUCESSFUL BIZ Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

steve c	Make a profit. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

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). Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

junio130	Hard work, dedication & being able to take blows.... Also make sure you make money !!!! Good luck.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

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. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

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. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

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. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

basport_2000	love what your doing Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hananiah m	Know God and be faithful Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

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 Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

stdaveuk	don't spend all your profits on lap dancing clubs and sticking loads of cufter up your nose ! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

onnie	be leave in god Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No