Learn about Business by Understanding People
Are you a service professional wanting to escape the rat race or want to start your own practice? Do you have friends or colleagues who ventured out, but now are struggling and have not created the freedom they thought they could by having their own company? Do you want to build a strong, lasting company that will last beyond your working career?
Here is the concept:
Business is people. To understand business, you must understand people. To understand people, start with yourself!
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Having Doubts About The Service Industry?
The service industry is made up of a variety of different fields. From graphic designers to all sorts of doctors, to lawyers, landscapers, pool cleaners, etc. Basically, anything you can do for another individual or company can become a service-based company. This is great! Yet, it also makes it that much more confusing as to how to separate yourself from your competition. When people think of services, they tend to think first in price and second in satisfaction of that service.
There are many misconceptions about the service industry which hinder people who start their own company within this type of industry. You may have thought about them or are thinking about them and want answers as to how to avoid them or step beyond them altogether.
There are many misconceptions about the service industry which hinder people who start their own company within this type of industry. You may have thought about them or are thinking about them and want answers as to how to avoid them or step beyond them altogether.
Common Misconceptions
You may have these types of common misconceptions about the service industry. They may sound something like these:
"Technical skills will get you your next contract, don't worry about the business side of things."
Services are perceived as commodities"
Focus on 1 Income Model, specifically the services you provide"
"Technical skills will get you your next contract, don't worry about the business side of things."
Services are perceived as commodities"
Focus on 1 Income Model, specifically the services you provide"
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Business is People. To understand business, you must understand people. To understand people, start with yourself
What Does It Really Take To Succeed?
If you are like most service professionals, you may have realized that the people who earn substantially more than you, an employee, are the business owners. Have you ever thought about becoming a business owner yourself? It can be daunting, yet within the service industry, many, many professionals head out on their own to make it big.
Yet many fail. So what does it really take to succeed?
It takes a deeper understanding of people. What does that mean? By learning about the psychology of people, you can start to get a better grasp of how people think and why they may choose you over your competition. This directly applies within the service industry.
Yet many fail. So what does it really take to succeed?
It takes a deeper understanding of people. What does that mean? By learning about the psychology of people, you can start to get a better grasp of how people think and why they may choose you over your competition. This directly applies within the service industry.
What Is Your Company's Value Proposition?
What do you offer that your competitiors do not?
So, just what is your company's value proposition? I have heard from many service professionals that they are separated by their "superior service" over their competitors. This is too subjective for a strong, clear, value proposition. Superior service would be based on a client's personal experience in their interaction with the firm. If the firm kept track and offered testimonials as their proof of superior service, that would be one thing. And as a rule of thumb, you should have a record of testimonials for your marketing campaigns.
However, that does not get you off the hook of offering "superior service." No, you really need to think and understand, firstly, why you went out on your own. What drives you to get up each morning and work passionately to make a difference in the lives of your clients and the world? This is what must drive your company, drive your employees, be grounded in everything you do. This represents who your company is, what it stands for, why it is in existence, and why clients should come running to you, instead of you going out to search for them.
However, that does not get you off the hook of offering "superior service." No, you really need to think and understand, firstly, why you went out on your own. What drives you to get up each morning and work passionately to make a difference in the lives of your clients and the world? This is what must drive your company, drive your employees, be grounded in everything you do. This represents who your company is, what it stands for, why it is in existence, and why clients should come running to you, instead of you going out to search for them.
Where to Start
What is my first step?
A great place to start is to first just think. Think about yourself, what interests you, what you want your company to look like, how you want people to perceive it, and so on and so on. Then as you start to become aware of trends in your thoughts, write down these ideas. They may be trigger words, phrases,whatever you want to remind you. The key is to be quick. Get down as many ideas as you can. Then you should start to pull them together, like stacking Lego bricks one on top of the other to shape the company you want to promote.
This can be an overwhelming process. It is a continuous process as a business should continue to evolve over time throughout its lifetime. If you feel stuck, or need something kick start your brainstorming, check out these articles.
Also check out the Squidoo Directory for more great info! Squidoo Directory
This can be an overwhelming process. It is a continuous process as a business should continue to evolve over time throughout its lifetime. If you feel stuck, or need something kick start your brainstorming, check out these articles.
Also check out the Squidoo Directory for more great info! Squidoo Directory
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Great Books For you to Increase your Business Education!
These are strongly recommended books to help you start to get into a business mindset. They will not only teach you about business, they will help you break bad habits that prevent you from succeeding. Check out Business is People for my personal reviews.
Information At Your Fingertips
- Great Articles
- Understanding people is the key to understanding business and how it works. Ever wonder how? Tap into your business mindset by reading these articles.
- Money Matters
- Whether you like to admit it or not, money matters and having a business means you need to understand money so you can make the most return on your investment.
- CNN Money
- Another great site to keep you informed about money and the economies of the world.
- Rich Dad Review
- This lens is a showcase for the New York Time's Best seller, 7 years at number one, Rich Dad, Poor Dad. It is a great story about learning the power of thought, making tough decisions, and learning about life as it relates to money. Enjoy the review!
