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Clearly define your business idea and be able to succinctly articulate it. Know your mission.
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Examine your motives. Make sure that you have a passion for owning a business and for this particular business.
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Be willing to commit to the hours, discipline, continuous learning and the frustrations of owning your own business.
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Conduct a competitive analysis in your market, including products, prices, promotions, advertising, distribution, quality, service, and be aware of the outside influences that effect your business.
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Seek help from other small businesses, vendors, professionals, government agencies, employees, trade associations and trade shows. Be alert, ask questions, or contact info@sittersrus.com
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Think of a budget as a useful tool—a written financial plan that helps you set goals and measure progress.
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Start by determining your company’s needs. Look at what problems need to be solved and how technology can help.
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Have reserve capital to weather growth’s inevitable bumps. Reserves don’t have to be all cash—they can be excellent receivables or something else that can be turned into cash quickly.
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Be sure you know what is expected from your employer. Establish high standards of performance ethics.
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Create a Referral Bonus Program. Describe your needs in title and duties and offer a reward for your most importan needs.
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Recognize when you’ve outrun your abilities. When one entrepreneur saw that her skills were not adequate to manage her company, she hired a president to handle day-to-day operations.
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Get a small business coach. Skilled consultants can help you learn how to take your company to the next level. SittersRus offers coaching services. Skilled consultants can help you learn how to take your company to the next level.
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Be self-aware. Many business owners say self-awareness is essential to understanding what leadership style works for you.
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Be a servant leader. Consider it your responsibility to serve employees and customers.
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Pinpoint the strengths and weaknesses of your current image. What misconceptions or negative perceptions need to be corrected? Contact SittersRus.com if you need help with your image.br>
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Clearly define your business idea and be able to succinctly articulate it. Know your mission.
";
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Be willing to commit to the hours, discipline, continuous learning and the frustrations of owning your own business.
";
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Conduct a competitive analysis in your market, including products, prices, promotions, advertising, distribution, quality, service, and be aware of the outside influences that effect your business.
";
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Seek help from other small businesses, vendors, professionals, government agencies, employees, trade associations and trade shows. Be alert, ask questions, or contact info@sittersrus.com
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Think of a budget as a useful tool—a written financial plan that helps you set goals and measure progress.
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Make yourself presentable, professional and show up promptly. You will find most customers don't wnat to keep changing sitters. They'll call you back if you're doing a good job.
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One of the best ways to grow your business is to start asking your closest friends and family for referrals. If you do a good job you should be getting referrals.
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Presentation is key. When making a phone contact be sure you don't speak to quickly, you speak clearly and remember to listen to the customer.
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Remember to thank your customers for hiring you. Setup a customer service questionaire. Ask your clients for referrals and a testimonial.
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Recognize when you’ve outrun your abilities. When one entrepreneur saw that her skills were not adequate to manage her company, she hired a president to handle day-to-day operations.
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Be self-aware. Many business owners say self-awareness is essential to understanding what leadership style works for you.
";
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Seek help from other small businesses, vendors, professionals, government agencies, employees, trade associations and trade shows. Be alert, ask questions, or contact info@sittersrus.com
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Be professional when contacting your customers.
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Be willing to commit to the hours, discipline, continuous learning and the frustrations of owning your own business.
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Clearly define your business idea and be able to succinctly articulate it. Know your mission.
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