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Keep It Simple
Great entrepreneurs keep it simple. They leave
complexity to the MBA professors, management gurus and corporate pundits. It's
not that they can't understand complex analysis or multi-factor planning; they
just choose to find the most direct path and take it. Theirs is the world of
action, productivity and results.
There are really only five steps to launching and building a great enterprise:
1. Find a need.
2. Prepare to meet it.
3. Seek and attract the motivated.
4. Deliver remarkable service.
5. Manage the resources: time, money and talent.
There are, of course, key skills needed for each of the five steps. Entrepreneurs are willing to do whatever it takes to learn them. Often, that happens on the run. They clearly understand that "constant improvement is better than delayed perfection." There is no preparation paralysis with this group.
They also know that there will be obstacles and challenges. Life is what happens to you while you are planning. And, no plan goes as planned. So, adaptability and resourcefulness are a must. This is what makes owning and operating your business exciting, creative and rewarding. You don't get rewards for perfection, you get paid for progress.
Finally, entrepreneurs know that the most important asset they have is themselves. Yes, customers are important and great employees are critical. But, at the end of the day, their own wisdom, skill and persistence will be what makes the business work, keeps it on track and gives it staying power. So, for them, the training and learning never stop.
Keep it simple, keep it real.
Find opportunity; do the deal.
Think big, start small.
Live with passion; heed your call.
Be a Free Enterprise Warrior!
There are really only five steps to launching and building a great enterprise:
1. Find a need.
2. Prepare to meet it.
3. Seek and attract the motivated.
4. Deliver remarkable service.
5. Manage the resources: time, money and talent.
There are, of course, key skills needed for each of the five steps. Entrepreneurs are willing to do whatever it takes to learn them. Often, that happens on the run. They clearly understand that "constant improvement is better than delayed perfection." There is no preparation paralysis with this group.
They also know that there will be obstacles and challenges. Life is what happens to you while you are planning. And, no plan goes as planned. So, adaptability and resourcefulness are a must. This is what makes owning and operating your business exciting, creative and rewarding. You don't get rewards for perfection, you get paid for progress.
Finally, entrepreneurs know that the most important asset they have is themselves. Yes, customers are important and great employees are critical. But, at the end of the day, their own wisdom, skill and persistence will be what makes the business work, keeps it on track and gives it staying power. So, for them, the training and learning never stop.
Keep it simple, keep it real.
Find opportunity; do the deal.
Think big, start small.
Live with passion; heed your call.
Be a Free Enterprise Warrior!
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