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Tips on Having a Business Partner

           Running a business alone can be very,very  challenging( in the eye of a  Small and Medium scale business). A sole entrepreneur responsibilities are most of the time overwhelming.           You having to find your clients, doing your marketing, sales, networking, social media marketing, then you will be checking on the quality of your production, human resourcing, not to mention personal concerns of your workers , management and having to deal with accounting, tax payment, financing, mortgage, insurance and the list going on and on and on.            Now you thought of bringing in a business partner who have something that can help your business reach your goal or sometimes it's just a good idea to bring in a friend.  Before you that consider this: Types of Business Partner 1. Equity Partner Investor            - this is a partner who only invest his money and expect income from your performance in running your business. Most of the time they can pressure you t

Know thyself

"He who has thorough knowledge of himself and his enemy is bound to win in all battles.He who knows himself but not the enemy, has only an even chance of winning. he who knows not himself and the enemy is bound to perish in all battles."- Sun Tzu, Art of War      In Starting your business it is best to know 4 things about yourself. your Skills, your Interest, your Experience and your Business Network.      Skills.  I recommend that you write down at least 10 things that you know that you are good at. You can also ask your close friends, classmates, workmates, relatives at what you are good at. Things that wows people when you do it    Interest . What do you enjoy doing? An activity that you are fond of doing. This could be drawing, doing a video of yourself, watching movies( what kind of movies?), watching You Tube video(what kind of videos?), fixing broken appliances, woodworking,playing basketball or badminton or any sports? This will help you discover a lot of

Are You Ready to Start a Business

Are you ready to be the next Businessman?    "Walang yumayamang employado"(no one becomes rich in being an employee). This has been the battle cry of the  small and medium scale entreps. TV shows, you tube videos, seminars here and there, local and abroad romanticize the glamour of being your own boss . I think that's great because it can bring out the best in people, it gives them hope, ideas and courage that it can be done.  Before jumping into the business arena and slugging it out with the customers, competitors, workers, creditors, partners and suppliers. I want you to answer the questions below and assess yourself, this can solidify your decision or can help you prepare more before going for it.  Assess yourself.  Answer this  questions: Are you committed to start and run your own business?  Are you ready to deal with people above, same  and below your level? Can you make difficult decisions on your own? Can you work under pressure? Are you resourceful?

Quick guide to highly effective Salespeople

Every salesperson are fired up and focused at first couple of months. Ultra high and positive even being bombarded by rejections from prospects even from families,  the agent pushed thru. They close sales on their first 3 months.."Ice breaker" as they say.  Another month followed, another sales quota , another I need to talk to you moments with the boss. Now wondering how come I'm not closing any sales now? Excuses started to come out of this promising Super Salesman. " the market is saturated", "our products are inferior to our competitors", "traffic!". This is what losers do, blame others. Winners step-back, go back to the drawing board and work on where they fail. Here are 4 guidelines on what to look for and start honing it. 1. Knowledge  Maybe you have to go back to your 4 Ps. Product knowledge, the features of your product/service, benefits of the products you are selling and their benefits on customers dealing with you,  your advant

Uber(Grab) answer to time and financial freedom or Is it a Myth?

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Uber and Grab is a bright idea by  developers who really observe well the riding public. a mana from heaven because it gives option to commuters even  to car owners. It is a game changer. Taking this service has numerous benefits.  A friend of mine who always drive his kids to school and rushed to go back from a business meeting to fetch them. Now with Uber/Grab  he just a couple of taps on his smartphone then instant car with a registered driver. A happy businessman/father now enjoys the freedom from bearing the traffic stress, at peace that his kids will be fetched by professional driver with his brand new car with comprehensive insurance.  Coming home from a vacation trip , instead of calling his uncle to fetch them at the airport. Tap tap tap on the smart phone and there comes your ride home without the hassle of negotiating the fare.  I can name more convenience this new technology gives the urban voyagers but this  blog is for those who are contemplating on  leaving

Love the Process

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Working on my first ever website is kinda challenging. Several factors helped in getting it done and made easy. 1. Attitude Most guru and books teaches on keeping your eye on the goal. Begin with the end in mind. This are good sounding teachings but there's a downside to that. When your goal seemed far fetched or you encounter some problems. there's a chance that you'll give up. Having the right focus on the process, better yet loving the process. it will get you going. 2. Aerial Support Friend who knows what you are doing and can walk you through the process patiently. Tech support from a reliable source like my host with a 24/7 customer service. and a love one who gives you time to work and respect that you know what you are doing.   You don't need a bunch. One -solid-knowledgeable-patient support is all you need. 3. Internet connection anywhere and anytime you need and other basics 4. Coffee 5.Strong Belief       on what you are doing
Trial 1 of blogging and linking from blogger to my webpage almakeit