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If you’ve always dreamed of running a business and are just getting started, you’ll know that getting your dreams off the ground is the hardest part.
Your business is the product of blood, sweat and tears, and you’ll do just about anything to make it work. But ambitious entrepreneurs tend to be relentless, uncompromising and tenacious. And while these are great traits to have, it’s important to strike the balance, knowing when to collaborate, when to persevere and when to take your foot off the pedal.
With that in mind, these are just three top tips for entrepreneurs starting out on their journey.
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1. Take care of yourself
Ask CEOs of globally recognised companies about their daily routine, and you’ll get many of the same answers. It almost always involves some kind of exercise, like yoga, tennis or badminton, some form of nourishment from the mind – whether in the form of a book, newspaper or podcast – and plenty of sleep too.
You can’t run on empty, and your business relies on you to keep ticking over, so be sure to prioritise your own wellbeing and make sure your needs are met. This includes rest and relaxation where you can get it – everyone needs a break sometimes!
2. Experiment with success
Success is a marathon, not a sprint.
And the key to success in business is to find out what works by exploring as many avenues and resources as possible.
For instance, there are a number of opportunities online which offer businesses of all sizes countless ways to boost their reach and grow their customer base. Digital marketing is one of the best ways to do this, and collaborating an agency such as Maratopia Digital Marketing can help you create a cohesive campaign designed to build customer connections and long-term loyalty – valuable assets on which your brand will thrive.
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3. Find a mentor
You can learn a lot from others around you. Even your friends and family may have insights that can help even if they themselves aren’t business-minded.
However, there’s no better source of expertise than someone who has truly walked in your shoes. That’s why so many business pros turn to networking to get to know other SME owners and benefit from their experience – many experienced CEOs and leaders are more than willing to share their knowledge.
You may even be able to find a like-minded professional with similar experience than yours who is willing to mentor you. Although they may not be directly involved in the running of your business, they can offer support, experience and guidance through tough times
Growing a business from scratch is intensely challenging, but it also comes with a great many rewards. We hope that these three tips offer some guidance to get your ambitions off the ground and launch them to the next level.
