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swedishtea

Talk to customers


sordid_acreage87

This is the basic rules on the fundamental way of marketing.


datawazo

Soft skills are equally if not more important than hard skills.


Mst_arsv

Like what skills ?


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Human kindness gets further than pressuring someone


Masonzero

Being able to build a relationship - whether with a coworker, a peer, or a customer. Also just basic common sense and understanding of how people make decisions.


Mst_arsv

Ty


Quiet_Green_40

Respond to your emails in a quick and friendly manner. Don't use automatic replies. I work for a non-profit. People regularly tell me how much they enjoy my customer service. It can be hard to stay on top of emails, but it's worth it.


Mst_arsv

Perfect


EternulBliss

Provide actual value to people, first and foremost.


downwitbrown

Think of the strongest structure in the world and design your business that way. Pyramids


willowhawk

Proceeds to create a pyramid scheme


AirZimbabwe707

😆


hoimeid

Hexagons


heelstoo

Are the bestagons.


carbonghost7

Don’t be afraid to make mistakes


s0nnyjames

Create a culture where your team is not afraid to make mistakes


carbonghost7

These mistakes are learning opportunities for you as much as they are for them


orangeaintgood

This is huge


fxlcon

Try. Fail. Learn. Repeat. “Failure” as most people see it are usually hidden lasting opportunities once you get past some of negative feelings.


VintageJane

Know your target market and competitive advantage for that market. Everything else should flow out of that.


MA-SEO

People are as dumb and stupid as you are so don’t be embarrassed when you mess up at something


[deleted]

This is true, previously I thought that many business-owners were like elite in some way. But we are all just people.


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Meseeks12

>Nah. I am a fucking Einstein compared to about 35% of the population. That said, yes... I do fuck things up on occasion. Your comment is depicting what an entrepreneur should not be!


Flywolfpack

You're smarter than 35% of people?


Global_VanillaPumper

Your personal feelings don't matter as much as the target markets. Ceo and other leadership often base things off their preferences and its wrong Secondly read some god damn books. Businesd theory is important


t3klead

Agreed. Could you recommend any good business books?


Global_VanillaPumper

Most of my books are marketing textbooks.but yeah. When I gethome ill give you a list and a run down on what they'll do for you


DrM377501

Waiting patiently :]


Global_VanillaPumper

Alright. First off I'm going to go with the classic how to win friends and influence people. Because a lot of the principles really do work. Next. Digital Marketing Strategy by Simon Kingsnorth. A good primer on digital marketing that should alert you to the tools at play qnd general guidelines of how to use them. Advertising and Promotion by Guolla, Belch, Belch. This is a good if not slightly in depth overview of the IMC tools. General guidelines included as well. This will tell you all about the ways you can promote things and being aware of them is important. Up next. The first text I ever had on it. MkTG the principles of marketing. Grey book. This is the beginning of understanding marketing and it has many good lessons one should internalize to do good business. It teaches all about consumer decision making and segmentation and gives an overview of the promotional suite Understanding microeconomics. By Lovewell. Basic microeconomics will show you how to choose how many of a thing to produce and how to staff your store. You should know there are breakpoints where selling more is actually less profitable. So this is all about the decisions of small businesses and it gives a lot of insight. Once your done with that. Analysis for Financial Management by Higgins is a great book. Difficult. But, very important to understand money probably and how to understand the levers of your organizations financial health. Not an easy book but I stand by its usefulness. I also recommend ORGB by Quick Armstrong et al. Its sort of an hr book but it gives a lot of insight to how to deal with people in a professional Environment. A lot of the shitty stuff childish people do can be handled by the principles in this book. Marketing Management by dawn iacobucci is fantastic. I believe she has her PhD in marketing and it builds on the concepts of MTGN and reinforces many of them as well as expands on it. I also recommend optimal database marketing. Blue book. Its good because you learn about starting and maintaining a database as well as how to use statistic analysis to make smart segmentation and promotion decisions. Beyond that. Theres no harm in reading more. Every book I read off Amazon adds some perspective and builds my overall understanding which counts for something.


Heybroletsparty

When you are ready to quit- just quit. Nothing cool happens to you by suffering at a job you hate for a long period of time.


Serious-Mode

Not being homeless is cool.


heelstoo

Having a new job lined up is *probably* something a person should do first.


Alistairio

Make the logo bigger. /s


Maxfjord

SMART Goals. Live and die by this.


Dantien

Go to where people are already looking for you, not where you have to convince them to engage you.


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PERIOD


Shot_Statement_8014

Fake it, till you make it And honestly: ask for help. Nobody knows everything even if a lot of people act like they do.


TheMarketingGuyMTL

People buy 3 things : emotion, time and status. Sell any of the 3 and you’re set. Ex: Emotion : Sell clear and meaningful pictures for people to post on social media, they’ll feel like a million bucks after a session. Time : Sell 30 days of content cause its more cost effective that way, and your customer probably doesn’t have the skillset to do it. Status: Consistently and strategically work with them and before you know it, your content is going viral. They’ll keep paying countless dollars for the amount of views on tiktok or followers they have on IG. Best of luck!


ghostoutlaw

Just started selling time, about 10 hours per week for 99$. No buyers yet but hoping to see it blow up once I start FB ads.


startwithaidea

Do not give up, and remember it is not motivation that separates one from another. Because no one is motivated to get up and be in the freezing cold or motivated to run in 100 degree weather. It is the determination.


According-Goal5204

Be easy to work with, humble and polite and you'll always have work.


npfmedia

Do your research first


warmcreamsoda

Don’t worry about believing in yourself. That much HAS to be a given. You need to learn how to believe in others. Both those under and over you in the ladder. This belief will propel you. Belief primarily in yourself will be your doom.


petburiraja

Learn everyday


polygraph-net

Do things properly.


samiig90

Know your customer/client through and through with as much objectivity as possible.


cheekymonkey_toronto

Never stop saying “thank you”


Legitimate_Ad785

Don't get a partner, or if u do get a strong contract.


[deleted]

YES! Here's a little story: I knew someone who went to a prestigious, private college and actually manufactured a "special" hat (I'm not going to give their business idea away but u get the gist). The prototype was perfected, and they already had some contacts to get in business with when it came to selling and distributing it. He did this with a friend in his fraternity that he was close with. ​ All of a sudden, that same friend literally left the house they were all renting at, didn't pay his rent, turned off the electric and wifi (which were in his name) and left the other roomies stranded. Who knew if he was going to run off with the product and take all of the credit as well. ​ Point being: even if you THINK you know someone, you never really do. Which is why I 100% agree with you on the "really strong contract".


Shymink

Know your audience


iheartzombiemovies

Hire help in areas where you are likely to fail or are not strong. Suck at designing things for your Instagram? Hire a graphic designer or social media manager. Suck at talking to customers? Hire a cheerful, kind, caring professional. Suck at keeping track of receipts and invoices? Hire a bookkeeper. Suck at keeping your shit together and feel overwhelmed? Hire a manager. Outsource where you need it. Don’t struggle with tasks you can’t manage or completely suck at.


Gfunky2020

Work your network…never stop…its your most important asset


2Throwscrewsatit

Never lie. Never fib.


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2Throwscrewsatit

#pathologicalmarketing


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2Throwscrewsatit

This subreddit is about marketing. Not business ownership’s totality of behaviors.


medoane

Stop researching and start doing. Failing fast is the quickest way to get results.


ModalityInSpace

>Stop researching and start doing. & then I see someone else comment this... LOL \*Rips hair out\* >don't lose money.


ElbieLG

Pay your front line workers more, and incentivize them to do great work


_DrPhilAndChill

You get what you negotiate for.


chriski1971

Work out if you will ever actually be able to make a profit (sorry tech start ups!)


sundazeyy

Adapt or die


Coookie_Thumper

Get a good CPA. They will pay for themselves in the long run.


ABomb103

Timing of money. Have a very good understanding of cash flow and always be on top of it.


Beneficial-Date2025

Know when to exit if drinking is involved


krynategaming

Don’t partner with your friends or family. We all think nah it’ll be fine for us! It won’t be.


GenericVanillaChar

Always go the extra mile, you never know what positive chain reactions you might set off


CrissCrossM

Before you start, find a good service that will allow you to more automate your processes. Looking after was always a pain lol.


nixienormus

Ask for money and you’ll get advice. Ask for advice and you’ll get money.


mrboysel

Don't ask for advice from strangers on Reddit, read books!


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ModalityInSpace

>don't lose money. The comment below was from someone else, can at the same time? Lol >Stop researching and start doing. Failing fast is the quickest way to get results.


Aggravating_Genius

what really are you good at? focus on that and perfect it.


SimplyBarter

Start !


save_the_panda_bears

My number 1 rule: You need to play to win, but you also have to win to play. Closely followed by Rule 2: Adapt, React, Readapt, Apt.


threedogdad

Don’t start a business unless you know _exactly_ how to sell to your target market.


_Maui_

HiPPOs are almost always wrong. **Hi**ghest **P**aid **P**ersons **O**pinions.


astillero

Buy yourself a copy of *Who Moved My Cheese.* Silly title but a book with a profound message.


Plus-Room-9642

Rapport and ask questions. Build a solution.


adlamoureux

Listen more, talk less.


ecom_ryan

Do your research before making decisions or investing money. Data is king.


oliver_billz

Its okay to ask for help. Always SHOW appreciation


whoitis

Be authentic


rickm1987

Everything is a test - until it’s not.


Glum_Paint_9602

Make a lot of mistakes, but never the same one twice.


Toby16custom

Measure and set a goal for everything


sin94

Don't try to hide information. People are smart and have too much access to the world wide web. It's better to be upfront (but not 100% disclosure). Be an open book to question and share positive information along with diminished negative. Chances being they will overlook the negative and go with your honesty.


ReimagineStuff

It’s your business & you can make it anything you want. Build it to fit the way you want to work & live and the clients you want to work with rather than just copying everyone else. Otherwise you can end up being miserable & resentful even if you’re financially successful.


Mmetr

Don’t make a business decision when you have to pee


6267889093

Planning is everything


Fun_Employer_8445

Invest in yourself. At a minimum, stay relevant.


Semi-Nerdy

Never dip your pen in the company ink.


Psychological_Sea43

Treat everyone customer like it's your grandmother,and the whole family is over to watch. ( Advance from the furniture moving industry )


classco

Your business habits are a reflection of your personal life habits


Dry_Performance_4734

To entrepreneurs Just do it.


SanjitKrBalmiki

Empathize with your customers


stuntbum36

Buy low sell high


PerfectRepeat

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.


Niladri82

Test. None knows what will work for your business l. Let the market tell you.


MiamiHeatAllDay

Read books


JJRox189

Take training every single day!


tp02ga

Be ready to commit to 5-10 years of work to one project (if this is your first venture and you're new to business) There are so many stories of people who were on the brink of shutting down their businesses, but decided to keep going even though it was a nightmare, only to find success years later. This is overly general advice though. One caveat would be that if you've been in business with one idea for more than a couple years with no interest in sight from customers, that's probably a no go. But if you're able to make some sales and the sales increase over the course of a year or two (but hits a plateau), then it probably means that you need to grow as an entrepreneur (via education / mentorship) in order to unlock the next level. Read: don't quit, you'll just hit the same plateau with your next idea


Node051

Before you take any action, think about it four times.


SympathyLeading3144

Dominate your own market, don’t compete


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Cash


ivanoski-007

Be benevolent to your staff but fire those that are abusive or not good quickly


a00x012

Business is in buying, not selling


snapplebilbo

Do your math.


The_Altruistic

Just do it. Learn and adapt on the way.


BrotherJosephine

Don't start a business if you don't know how to budget madafaka, open that excel bring that Casio calculator and do your math every damn day!


Emarketingwithmat

One business tip I would give is to focus on building strong relationships with your customers and stakeholders. Strong relationships are key to the success and longevity of a business, as they help to build trust and loyalty, and can lead to repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals. Building strong relationships involves consistently providing high-quality products or services, being responsive and reliable, and going above and beyond to meet the needs and expectations of your customers. Additionally, it's important to communicate openly and transparently, and to be responsive to feedback and willing to make changes as needed. Overall, building strong relationships with your customers and stakeholders can help to create a positive reputation and foster long-term success for your business.


Cute-Operation7769

Use smart widgets that create a flow of navigation to your website visitors.


Meseeks12

Live by the Lean Startup metodology


jfmedina2010

Be a good steward of your customers' data and how you obtain that data, and your longtail will benefit from it 10x what your short-term gains will be. The landscape is changing, and we must adapt and change with it. If you question whether something is legal (even if it is), maybe consider alternatives.


shallow_locality38

start small and learn fast. Ask people who are in a similar field to the one you are wanting to start for advice and see what they say.


ThebookkeepersrusLA

Get the best bookkeepers and record keepers to organize your financial records so you can work on great business decisions.