Small Business Support Found @ Local Chamber of Commerce
Hello Small Business Owners,
If you haven’t already you may want to contact your local Chamber of Commerce to take advantage of the resources they have in place for Small Businesses. You may be surprised!
- MsBusinessCoach
Add comment September 27, 2008
Overcoming Obstacles in the Business World will make you a Success
“Success is to be measured not so much by the position in life reached as by the obstacles overcome while trying to succeed.”
—-Booker T. Washington
People define success in many different ways, some of which include money, public status, or just simply living a happy life. After reading this quote made by Booker T. Washington I am inclined to agree with his idea of the true measure of success.
Working with entrepreneurs on a daily basis I have come to learn that being successful has nothing to do with being in business for yourself but the success comes through perseverance, hard work, never giving up, and from surviving the everyday obstacles that sometimes get in our way on the road to meet some goal in life. Whether your goal is to own a one million dollar business, running a corner convenience store, or being a 9-5 employee you will need determination to succeed.
Success is not a destination but a journey where you just don’t reach a goal and stop, but you reach a milestone and redefine yourself and continue on to meet yet another goal. In essence, one could say that a successful person is the sum total of their experiences including the good and the not so good. Once you have made it pass the obstacles or the not so good times then you have experienced success. From there you can go on to succeed another day.
In the Bible, Book of Revelations it states that “He that overcometh shall inherit all things”. To me this means that with each new goal in your life there will be many obstacles to overcome and with each obstacle conquered you will inherit something positive. Another way of saying it is “no pain no gain”.
When you make that commitment to go into business for yourself, you must stay your course and may even have to start over a few times before you get it right. Remember to stick to it and learn from each obstacle that comes into your life. These lessons learned will ensure that the same obstacles will not reoccur. Measure your success by those lessons learned and keep striving for your next success!
-MsBusinessCoach
Add comment September 25, 2008
What CPAs Wish Every Small Business Knew
August is our Rising Entrepreneurs Business Coaching Financial Series month. We came across this great clip from Microsoft Small Business with very helpful tips from Certified Public Accountants. Check out the clip and leave your comments. - MsBusinessCoach
Add comment August 8, 2008
THE EMOTIONAL UP’S AND DOWN’S
THE EMOTIONAL UP’S AND DOWN’S OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
What makes some people seek to make their own way in this world of “survival of the fittest”? We all have to eat and keep a roof over our heads, so why do some people become farmers while others choose and become content with being the farm hand?
What is the motivation behind becoming the policy maker instead of being the person who has to follows the policies? Is it the same as being the or the “follower”? The questions just go on and on. What are the emotional characteristics of an entrepreneur?
*They are high achievers and sometimes over-achievers
*Strong belief that they control their destiny
*Are self-confident
*Attraction to challenges
*Are innovative and possess high energy and drive
*Risk takers
*Have the ability to easily adapt to change
Can you imagine trying to live up to that list of job requirements? These are the people who have the courage to “fire their boss” and then become “the boss”. Entrepreneurs are faced with the full gambit of emotions sometimes on a daily basis. Whether they admit it or not, the entrepreneur feels the joy and independence of being responsible for his own fate and that of his employees while also facing the fears of the uncertainty of the business world.
Imagine how someone mentally survives when they are depending on bank loans and accounts receivables to ensure that their business runs smoothly and is profitable. And further, how do they deal with their emotions when the loans payments become delinquent, when the accounts receivables are not paid on time, or when payroll cannot be met. Don’t even talk about the pressures of making sure that obligations to the IRS are met. People commit suicide because they get into financial troubles and cannot support their families as they wish. The burden of the entrepreneur is multiplied by the number of employees employed because the company failure will not only affect their own family’s livelihood but the employee’s family also.
The entrepreneur has to be the person who can weather the storm, and except the little failures along their path to success. One has to be able to emotionally take the downsides to being their own boss and stay in the game for the long haul. Entrepreneurs need to have the mentality of seeking risk as a challenge and not a negative. In other words as they say “we fall down but we get up”. Entrepreneurs have to appear to remain calm and confident while sometimes existing in the midst of uncertainty and constant change. They have to be dressed for success inwardly and outwardly. Are you emotionally ready for the challenge?
- MsBusinessCoach
Add comment May 6, 2008
In need of Business Coaching? Join our Program!
AW Enterprise, Inc. is pleased to announce our Business Coaching Services. Business coaching fills a real need. This profession is rapidly growing and gaining recognition. And because this service produces such outstanding results, our clientele has grown almost entirely through referrals. We assist our clients with facets of business including, How to start a business, Growing Your Business and Managing Your Business.
If you think you would be interested in working with AW Enterprises, Inc. as your business coach please contact us or join our Rising Entrepreneurs Business Coaching Program today! Our next session is Saturday, April 26th, 2008 @ 2-4pm. To RSVP send an e-mail to info@aweinc.net with your name and contact information.
Session title “The Business Startup Process”
Saturday, April 26th, 2008 @ 2-4pm
Please contact info@aweinc.net for details.
Add comment April 11, 2008
The hardships of business ownership: How do you cope?
Even though entrepreneurs have exciting goals and a high level of enthusiasm for the success of their venture, down and discouraging times will come their way. How do they hang on, ride the storm, and reap the rewards?
I am very curious to know your thoughts on this. Have you been through a business related storm? How did you persevere? Do you feel you are better off for having endured the challenge(s)? -MsBusinessCoach
2 comments April 10, 2008
Thinking about starting a business???
Here is a short clip with some opinions from various small business startups. -MsBusinessCoach
Add comment April 8, 2008
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