Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Small Business Must Strive to Thrive not to Survive

From the TAB-East Bay North Web site:

With the hardships small business are currently facing, I decided to list the essentials I am seeing in owners who are good at enduring the tough times. However, I then noticed that there is a lot of overlap with that list and what I see the prospering people doing. I realize that many small businesses are more interested in just staying alive than having a drive to thrive, however, you are going to need all ten of these elements regardless. Therefore, why not just try to be a Thriver rather than a Survivor?
  1. They Are Passionate about Working On Their Business
    Theresa Szczurek, Ph.D says, “Ordinary people become extraordinary and produce extraordinary results when they align their passion with a meaningful purpose." The Michael Jordans or Stephen Kings of the world know that you need to be clear on what you want to do in life and then just go out and do it. Similarly, the Thrivers of business are internally driven rather than externally driven. Thrivers are zealous about their business purpose and when they are aligned with that mission it pushes them forward with enthusiasm and energy.
  2. They Make Decisions and Take Action
    Franklin Roosevelt said, “It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all try something.” Right or wrong, Thrivers take action.
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