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Eights Habits of Business Success… How many do you follow?

Posted Monday, August 13, 2007 (345 days 8 hours ago.) Viewed 33 times.

How many of us desire success in the Business World? We all want it but how many of us will truly step up to the plate and take control? Many dream of the rewards that come with success; but are you ready?

The elusive dream of business success captures the imagination of aspiring and existing business owners everywhere. A vision of flowing profits, industry respect, thrilled customers and a balanced life. This vision is only possible by developing habits that drive business success. Take the time to learn the 8 habits of business success.

The 8 Habits of Business Success

Habit 1. Cultivate Inner Networks: Entrepreneurs practicing the art of business success know the power of networks. They take the time to identify and build relationships with key peers, mentors, and advisors. This inner network provides support, direction, and an increased number of people to assist. Having an inner network of five people who have a network of five more, grows the network exponentially. Remember you are who you hang around with.

Habit 2. Customer Centric: Business success requires an unwavering commitment to the customer. This commitment encompasses a mindset of understanding the customers' world. Understanding the customer’s wants and needs provides the business with a greater opportunity to earn a loyal customer base. Focus away from business and profits, and toward what you can do to improve the life of your customers. Customers always come first otherwise you will be looking at an empty business.

Habit 3. Humble Honesty and Integrity: Business success requires the ability to know your strengths and weaknesses. Being open and honest about yourself and your business creates growth as an individual and as a company. Don't spend time developing weaknesses. Find help for weak areas, enabling you to focus on strengths. In the book, "Now, Discover Your Strengths", Gallup Organization reveals that building our strengths instead of fixing our weakness is the path to mastery and success. Take the time to know yourself and business. Don’t be afraid to ask for advice from success individuals.

Habit 4. Adaptability: Business success requires the ability to adapt to changing situations. Nothing ever goes as planned. The world of business is full of surprises and unforeseen events. Using the habit of adaptability allows business owners to respond to circumstances with the ability to change course and act without complete information. Being flexible allows us to respond to changes without being paralyzed with fear and uncertainty.

Habit 5. Opportunity Focused: Problems are a regular part of business life. Staff issues, customer misunderstandings, cash crunches- the list is endless. To achieve business success, look at both sides of the coin. Every problem has an opportunity. Being opportunity focused makes the game of business fun and energizing.

Habit 6. Finding A Better Way: Productivity is the cornerstone of business success. Formulate the habit of finding a better way to make your business more productive. This will create more time to focus on the critical issues that drive sales and profit. Productivity can be enhanced by technology, automation, outsourcing, and improving business processes. Think outside the box.

Habit 7. Balanced Lifestyle Management: A business can consume an owner's time and energy. It's easy to allow the business to take control of your life. Business success requires the habit of balancing all aspects of your life. Separating time for daily business tasks, profit driven tasks, and free time is a habit that will make your business and life more enjoyable. Take the time to plan each week and don’t forget about your family.

Habit 8. Persistence Beats Resistance: If you truly want to make it in the business world you have to keep Habit 8 engraved in your mind. Sometimes success comes after many failures. If you have a hard time swallowing rejection then maybe you should think twice about your choices. Those who can handle rejection and learn from their mistakes will be destined for success.

Learning and instilling new habits in your daily business life can have a dramatic effect on your level of success. Review each of the 8 habits. Choose one habit to focus on for a month or until you achieve mastery. Gradually incorporate each of the 8 habits of business success into your life and attain your business dreams.

Dr. Sran offers home based business success for those who desire it. Feel free to contact him today; so you may realize your dreams tomorrow.

Wishing You Life's Best,

Dr. Paul Sran, MBA, Ph.D.

Author/Success Coach

www.professional-income.com

dr.sran@professional-income.com

(877) 978-6742 (Direct)

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Is Life A Series of Choices? The Law Of Success

Posted Saturday, June 16, 2007 (1 year 39 days ago.) Viewed 54 times.

What your mind can conceive and believe it will achieve.

When you program your mind for success you will achieve the results; that were programmed internally. Dreamer’s never sleep with their eyes closed.

About 4 years ago, I was on vacation sitting next to a father and his son. We were on a bus tour looking at homes of the "rich & famous." I couldn't help but overhear the conversation taking place in the seat next to mine. It went something like this: "Would you look at those houses, son... This is as close as we'll ever get. Can you even imagine?" If you can’t imagine it you are setting yourself up for failure...

While listening, I was struck by the distinct difference in our thinking. The father spoke to his son as if their life would never give them that opportunity. Their fate was sealed, and all they could do was look.

On the other hand, I believed that if I wanted it and was willing to work hard for it, I could achieve it some day. The “American Dream" is still alive and well for those who desire it.

If you find yourself as the person gazing through the window at what you'll never have, you need to change your mentality. You need to begin to focus on what you can have, and what you will achieve.

What is the difference between wanting and desiring? If you desire it, you will work hard to get it; if want something, the need will eventually go away. Ask, believe and you shall receive.

Attaining success both financially and emotionally is possible with a home-based business. It is up to you to go after it. Some have the desire; others have the want. Where do you fit in?

I think Hal Urban says it best when he discusses life, money, success and the ability to choose in his book, "Life's Greatest Lessons: 20 Things that Matter." Mr. Urban writes:

"Life is a series of choices…

Look around you. What is happening in the lives of a large percentage of this country? Nothing much. And, whether they realize it or not, it's the result of choices: the choice to take what comes, the choice to let things happen, the choice to settle for less, the choice to let others do their thinking, the choice to merely exist from one day to the next."

Reading this statement was a defining moment for me. Life is a series of choices. You can either sit back and take what life deals you, or you can fight back, take charge, and determine your own path.

If you want and believe in something, you must take the next step and go after it. We need to put our plans in action. The greatest baseball players don’t get on base every time…but they keep on improving their swing, so they may reach their goal.

To put this in perspective, I distinctly remember sitting with a friend who was discussing her financial woes. This person was stuck in a rut, both mentally and financially. I began to discuss the possibility of a home-based business as a possible outlet.

How did my friend respond? By saying, "I hate to stay at home. I could never do that… I would be bored to tears." And, in the very next breath, she was complaining again about not having enough money or job satisfaction.

So, there you go. A choice was made. She chooses to let her current situation continue to drain her instead of choosing to make a change to improve her future.

Life should not be dictated to you. It is a series of choices. It is there for you to make the most of.

What do you choose? If you choose failure; you are destined for a setback.

Right here at this website, I am offering you information about a business that you can operate from the comfort of your own home that is truly changing lives, including my own and countless others.

I have taken the initiative and have taken steps towards changing my future. I have gained tremendous personal development throughout the process. Remember: it is much easier to move forward in your journey towards personal development and find renewed confidence when you don't have the burden of debt, bills, and financial pressures weighing you down.

Here are things to take into consideration when beginning your journey towards getting all that you want out of life: Many will follow but a few will take the initiative and lead.

Open your mind and be willing to reach towards new goals and dreams
Don't let fear be a part of the equation. Fear is debilitating, and can hinder you in everything you do in life. Disable that fear! Quiet it with renewed spirit and confidence by moving forward with your financial and emotional goals.
Openly accept change and welcome self-discovery
Be aware of your surroundings; appreciate the opportunities that life presents you.

Human potential is an amazing vehicle. With this business opportunity, you will be working closely with a group of individuals who truly care whether you make it - both financially as well as personally. It is not just about making the "quick buck" (although financial freedom is certainly a main ingredient!) It is also about finding inner peace and emotional stability.

I encourage you to take that first step towards finding peace of mind, contentment, and a renewed confidence. Don't discount the role that financial freedom has to do with these important values. Free yourself from the burden of debt or financial worry. Afford the luxury to choose your direction and set your path.

Life has always been a series of choices, which one will you choose? It was once said “The journey of a thousand miles begins with that first step". Dr. Sran provides a true one on one approach to financial freedom. Feel free to call him for a consultation.