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On five things to know as an entrepreneur Build a strong network
Entrepreneurs are often known by the quality of their connections. You can build better business contacts with an impressive and updated public profile on your own website and on other networking platforms.
Be recognised as a thought leader
Entrepreneurs by extension are thought leaders in their domain of expertise. writing articles, tweeting, or blogging about the subject, and stating views can help you position yourself better. This also helps in amplifying your voice.
Build a vibrant team driven by common vision
Entrepreneurs are successful when they are also great leaders. when a highly empowered and motivated team complements your leadership and vision, magic happens.
Focus energies on core tasks
There are always reasons for entrepreneurs to be distracted from their core activities, given the plethora of responsibilities they shoulder. The more you delegate non- core tasks to specialists and partners, the more opportunities you will have.
Keep learning
meeting experts and constantly observing new and improved ways in how things function or are done is a great source of learning. Such interactions and observations will help challenge your current thinking and also help breed new and innovative ideas.
On new rules of business etiquette Speak up and contribute to discussions
Don’t offer suggestions gingerly during business meetings or issue orders mildly. To survive and flourish in today’s competitive business world, internalise the fact that being assertive is not being pushy.
Focus on communication skills
Being more sensitive, we view a ‘ no’ in a business meeting emotionally. Instead, view the ‘ no’ objectively, as a challenge and either try again another time or be better prepared next time to hold your ground.
Attitude towards time
As offices adopt a flexi time approach, displaying good time management skills are important, whether you are taking a call from home or office or are delivering an urgent report while waiting at the airport lounge.
Display confident body language
Your body movements, posture, facial expressions, and eye contacts influence your audience. Send a strong visual message by taking care of your attire and body language.