Eight Things You Must Do to Be Successful in Business (and in Life)

So, you’ve started a business, and you want to know how to make sure it succeeds. While there’s no magic formula for success, there are some tried-and-true tips to be successful in any business. Whether you take our advice here or get it from another source, you’ll find that it largely boils down to these eight simple tips:

• Learn about finance: Whatever kind of business you run—from daycares and art studios to Fortune 500 corporations—you need to learn about finance. There’s no getting around it. To make money, you must understand money. Figure out how to gain assets and make money, rather than creating more liabilities.
• Take the plunge: Once you’ve educated yourself on finances, the next step is to just jump right in. Taking the plunge as a business owner requires a lot of courage, but there’s no avoiding it. The security of a stable paycheck is great, but if you want to create a lasting and profitable business of your own, you’ll need to go out on a limb.
• Learn to be a leader: Leaders are everywhere, and not all of them are good. Take a course, read a book or browse some Google “leadership tips”—regardless, you need to brush up on your leadership skills. If you can’t inspire others to follow your vision, how will you achieve anything, let alone greatness?
• Learn to delegate and partner up: As a business owner, everything is your responsibility… until it isn’t. Learning to delegate tasks to your employees or partners is a valuable lesson. When you choose great partners and employees, delegating won’t be so scary.
• Have a good attitude: Attitude is everything. Approach your business as an opportunity to learn as much as you consider it an opportunity to follow your dreams, be your own boss and make bucketloads of money. Your employees, partners, investors and clients will be more likely to go on the journey with you when you have a positive attitude.
• Show everyone gratitude: Similarly, you need to show gratitude whenever possible. Not only does it make people feel appreciated, but it also helps you navigate the more difficult parts of running a business. “I’m grateful for this payroll mistake, because now I know I’ll never make it again,” might be hard to say, but over time, you’ll realize you were right.
• Find your leverage: Your goal as a business owner is to find ways to make money effortlessly. Look for assets and opportunities that you can leverage into growth potential—and then act on them right away.
• Keep your work/life balance manageable: Finally, pay attention to work/life balance. Spend time with your family and friends. Pay attention to your health. Take breaks and vacations whenever possible. The more you “fill your own cup,” the better you’ll be able to handle your business.

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