Ever wondered what makes a good entrepreneur? These 6 tips let you in on some business secrets.
1. Invest in Yourself
Top entrepreneurs read business books, online articles or subscribe to industry publications. They also create or join associations, clubs and seminars to network with other entrepreneurs and share knowledge. So think like a top entrepreneur and get active. There are always new and better ways of doing things, running a good business means adapting to change and constantly learning.
2. Learn to Communicate
Communication is a key aspect of any successful business from the very beginning. If you require finance, you need to be able to clearly communicate your business vision to an investor. If you want to promote your services, you need to be able to persuade a customer that your product is the best. And to manage a company, you need to be able to explain how to fulfill a task. Effective communication is a key to the door of success.
3. Promote Your Business
Don’t wait for someone to find out how great your business is, go out and tell them! No one is going to discover your business unless you tell the world who you are, what you do and what you have to give.
4. Delegate Tasks
Entrepreneurs have to take a hands-on approach when trying to launch their business. Although the ability to multitask is an important skill at some point you have to stand back and learn to trust your co-workers to take on some of the work. Know your strengths and weaknesses and delegate accordingly.
5. Become an expert
Be good at what you do. Not only this, be better than everyone else. Become knowledgeable in your field because the more you know about what you do, the more expertise you will have. The more expertise you have, the more people will seek you out for advice and business opportunities.
6. Get involved
Get involved in developing the community you operate in. You can do this through joining associations, starting charity events, fund raising or becoming involved in local politics. People like to do business with companies that are interested and active in their society because they respect them.
KEVIN MBITHI
October 14, 2010
Thanks guys, this has made me think outside the box as I enter the world of Entrepreneurs. It sure will take me to places watch this space.
Kevin.
Africa Report Team
October 15, 2010
Thanks for the comment Kevin and all the best with your business ventures!
Laston Tavengerwei
October 16, 2010
Thanks guys,for the new ideas
collins bor
October 18, 2010
Hey guys!Your show plus your articles are really inspiring and thanks to you guys as a 19 year old Kenyan am pretty sure your have inspired other young Africans to be enterprising as i sure am. Thanks once again.
JULIUS
October 21, 2010
Thaks for the very inspiring tips. We expect more from you.
Stephen
October 22, 2010
Thank you very much for this piece of advice that many of us young people are really craving for,it forms a good basis for an entrepreneur.
linus mkoningo
November 10, 2010
Thanks for your tips,Your tips are very interesting and i think these tips will help me toward the success.
Africa Report Team
November 15, 2010
Hi Emanuel
Thank you for your heartfelt response. We will look into writing more articles that offer practical solutions to overcome problems. If you haven’t already, Become a fan of Africa Report on Facebook or Follow us on Twitter. You can also sign up for the newsletter on our homepage.
Stone
October 13, 2011
Big help, big help, and very informative news..