Will my talents alone be enough to always make customers happy, bring in more and keep my business' sales up? I like David (not his real name) because he's smart, passionate and a really talented tailor and designer. Lately, he's been making tailor-made clothes and alterations in a small studio at his house - toContinue reading "Nothing But Skills:"
With Help
Is it weakness to seek help or surround myself with mentors and professionals to build my business? "Yeah, I called my friend Esi.She was the only marketing professional I knew at the time, who could help me with my idea for this BBQ catering business.I also went to see my ex-boss Mrs. Smith, for moreContinue reading "With Help"
Doing What’s Popular:
Will my business still become what I want, if I just do what everyone else is doing? My parents love to have pets - cats, dogs and chickens. We always got chickens in our home and my dad like to raise them free range. A year ago, I realized my dad was losing chickens. InContinue reading "Doing What’s Popular:"
For My Survival
Will my need to survive and put food on the table be enough to push me to success in business? "You won't believe this. But there used to be only two barbershops in this neighborhood. Mine and one other shop down the main street.I was 20 when I opened this shop. Hm. It was aContinue reading "For My Survival"
Build My Own Job
Is it really the right move, to start my own business if I can't find a job? "I opened this shop because I simply needed to work. Things weren’t all that great when I first started. But I wasn't worried. I was working and making some money. After some time, business began to look goodContinue reading "Build My Own Job"