Elaine Owen from Designated Associates
My Top 10 Business Tips
1) Commit yourself to measurable aims and take stock and revisit them on an ongoing basis. This not only helps to focus you and the business but it helps you to pat yourself on the back when aims and objectives have been met - when no one else does - it’s tough at the top!
2) Select your team carefully, choose people that posses the skills that you don’t and use them, listen to them and heed their advise.
3) If something feels wrong it probably is invest in your people with learning, care, consideration and with time.
4) Always go the extra mile.
5) Give back whenever you can.
6) Remember work/life balance and don’t forget time for yourself, your family and your friends.
7) Know your customers – invest in customer relationship management, it works.
8) Don’t think negative thoughts, go for it completely.
9) Always listen to any advice.
10) Employ a professional for any areas where you are weak – it pays dividends.
