T I P S F O R O W N I N G A S U C C E S S F U L B U S I N E S S B Y A L A N R A S O F

• Owning, and growing, a successful business is not as easy as you may think.

• Many people have great business ideas but don’t know the correct ways to go about running a business so that it can reach successful expectations.

• From product placement to employee satisfaction, there are many things that contribute to owning a successful business.

• Here are a few tips to help you get started…

• First, never underestimate the power of organization.

• Organization helps everyone in your business to stay focused and complete tasks so that the company can grow.

• According to an article published by Investopedia.com: “A good way to do this is to create a to-do list each day - as you complete each item, check it off your list. This will ensure that you’re not forgetting anything and you’re completing all the tasks that are essential to the survival of your business,” (9 Tips for Growing a Successful Business).

• Another great business tip, that goes along with staying organized, is to keep detailed records of important information, especially finances.

• This will help you recognize if your business is meeting expectations, growing, or falling behind financially.

• In addition to staying organized and recording vital expenses, providing great service is one of the best ways to run a successful business, and this starts with effective client communication.

• Though you’ll find that many employees will be more apt to focus on their own work and tasks for any given day, make sure that as part of their training process your stress the importance of maintaining great relationships with clients.

• If you are a company that is known for its excellent services, your clients will not only choose you in comparison to other companies, but they’ll recommend you to friends and family.

• Always go above and beyond to meet client expectations and surprise them with generosity.

• Lastly, make sure to be consistent.

• According to Investopedia.com, “Consistency is a key component to making money in business. You have to consistently keep doing the things necessary to be successful day in and day out,” (9 Tips for Growing a Successful Business).

• Consistency will help you create positive habits that will ensure money growth over a longer period of time.

• For more business tips, please check out Investopedia.com’s article here .