Managing a successful business is not as easy as it may seem. It requires a lot of work, dedication and passion. Some days are good while other days are not just as good as they should be.
We have compiled 20 inspirational quotes from other successful entrepreneurs who have made their mark in the business world to guide you through those days of uncertainty. These quotes will be your motivation to push through rough patches on the days you are feeling blue, and prepare you for a brighter moment ahead.
“Always look for the fool in the deal. If you don’t find one, it’s you” – Mark Cuban.
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Every deal has its benefits. To be a smart entrepreneur, you have to understand this technique to be on top of the situation. Before you accept any deal, check for ulterior motives and anything that could eventually harm you or have a negative effect on your business.
“Every problem is a gift. Without problems we would not grow” – Anthony Robins.
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Problems are devastating, but they are just what every business person needs to grow. Without problems we have the tendency to slip into our comfort zone and forget about development. When new challenges arise every now and then, we learn new ways to overcome them. This leads to development of both the mind and the business.
“Nobody wants to hear why you deserve a chance, show not tell” – Mike Majlak
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Actions speak louder than words. Learn to seize opportunities as they come. Do not just sit back and relax, be intentional, be aggressive about your passion. Go out there and get it for yourself; be a go-getter.
“Always deliver more than expected” – Larry Page
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In business it is better to always be on top of your game. Perform every task as if it the success of your business depended on it, and in fact, it does depend on it. Always be ready to deliver the best to your clients at all times. After all, no one has ever complained about an overly good service. Remember, a happy customer is a faithful customer.
“If you can’t feed a team with two Pizzas, it’s too large” – Jeff Bezos
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As an entrepreneur, you have to understand that quality is more important than quantity. You have to identify people who are willing to sacrifice for the growth and well being of your business. Those are the people you should keep.
“Work on what you love. You are responsible for the talent that has been entrusted to you” – Catharina Bruns.
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Once you have identified your talent, work relentlessly to develop yourself towards that aspect. In the end it is you who will bear the blame and not others should you not succeed.
“High expectations are the key to everything” – Sam Walton
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As a business person, you need to set very high standards which you plan to achieve. Do not lower your standards when things aren’t going well, instead, look for more ways to achieve those goals and success will find its way to you.
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing” – Walt Disney
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“Doing” involves a lot of hard work. It requires you to go all out and begin. All talk and no work leads to an unsuccessful business venture.
“In the end a vision without the ability to execute it is probably a hallucination” – Steve Case.
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Like Walt Disney rightly stated, “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing”. No one has ever wished a business into existence. It requires careful planning and execution. For your business to exist, you need to “do”.
“An entrepreneur is someone who has a vision for something and a want to create” David Karp
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Understanding the need of your prospective clients is the first step in any business plan. For a business to be successful, you must first position yourself to understand the needs which are to be met. These needs are your key to “want” creation.
“It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen” – Scott Belsky.
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Ever thought about graves? Most people thought of beautiful ideas that were never executed. Now imagine if all those people actually got around to putting in some work on their ideas. In the end, an idea that is not executed will only remain in your mind and nowhere else.
“You don’t learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing and falling over” – Richard Branson.
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Do not be afraid to fail. Failure is key to learning. You do, fail, learn, redo and get it right. It’s okay if you don’t get it right after a couple of times. Change your approach and try again until you get the desired result.
“You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve” – Mary Kay Ash.
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For you to be a successful business person, you need not put limitations to your imaginations. Anything you can imagine is in fact achievable. All that is needed is the right plan and proper execution.
“Your time is limited so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma” – Steve Jobs.
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Do not be carried away by the crowd mentality. If you feel there is a need to do things differently, try it out and see. Your courage might just be what others are looking for to proceed in that direction.
“Be nicer to your customers than your competitors” – Richard Reed.
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Customer service is very important. A happy customer remains faithful and wants to do more business with you. Be nice to your customer. Pay more attention to what they need and capitalise on it. Sometimes it is that your kindness attracts people to your business more than the business itself.
“You have to see failure as the beginning and the middle, but never entertain it as the end” – Aljessica Herrin.
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For an entrepreneur, failure is an opportunity to learn. Once you learn to build on your mistakes then you will encounter success. Failure is not the end but a challenge to give it another try. Take another go at it!
“If you’re starting something on your own, you better have a passion for it, because this is hard work” – Sally Krawcheck.
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Startups are always difficult. With passion everything is possible. Passion is hard work, the ability to overcome defeat and stand tall even in the face of daunting challenges. It is the ability to see things in a different light with the mindset of overcoming every obstacle on the way.
“When in doubt, bootstrap. Using your own personal resources is the easiest way to start a business” – Ryan Holmes.
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Sometimes people will not believe in your vision and so refuse to fund it. Do not falter. Use your resources in fact to initiate the business process. Once they see your success everyone will want to invest in your cause.
Do not focus on numbers. Focus on doing what you do best” – Cassey Ho.
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Numbers can be very deceiving. Do not go into a business because of the numbers. The profit made by others may be because they are doing what they do best. Try to develop on what you do best and the numbers will come.
“It’s important to realise that brand is much more than a logo and slogan” – Joanna McFarland.
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For a business, the brand is not just the logo and slogan. The brand represents your personality, what you stand for, and the services you render. Do your best to promote your integrity and let people know where you stand. It is easier to work with people who are definitive, honest and transparent (this in fact is their brand). What do people think of when your business comes to mind? That is your brand, do your best to be a good one.
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