12 Ways to Overcome Small Business Failure and Thrive in Hard Times
Robert FORD
Business Growth Specialist | Business Community Leader| Business Connector
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A fundamental part of overcoming business failure is rooted in the mindset you have. It begins with a flexible and positive attitude and a willingness to change.Follow these rules to keep your business on a firm foundation, ready to weather predicted or unexpected storms, aiming to damage your enterprise.
Adopt a Forward-Thinking Attitude
Before you plan out your business, start with a vision. Write the vision down. Use it as a map to create your business plan because it will give you clarity.
Think ahead. What outcomes do you want for your business? Where would you like the company to be in the coming months and years?
To help you decide, your vision could include:
- Your mission statement
- The products or services you will offer
- Your business niche
Carry out Frequent SWOT Analyses of Your Business System
- Strengths are good internal factors within the business. Things are working in this area. Therefore, develop this part of your business. Use it as a model to build on.
- Weaknesses are damaging internal factors. Something is not working properly. Perhaps it’s your sales and marketing strategy. Look at how to make immediate changes, do something different, or stop what you’re doing.
- Opportunities come from external factors and represent good prospects for the future. Capitalize on these ventures, and optimize them.
- Threats are adverse external factors such as your competitors. Set goals to make improvements in the areas of your business affected by this problem.
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Robert
?Trades & Business Services Growth Coach ?Trades & Services Consultant ?Business Planning ?Business Advisor
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