Success Leaves Clues
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How often have you thought of running your own business because you assumed it would be easy?Or if you currently have your own business, you thought, “There’s got to be an easier way to do what I do.”
Fact is, often there is not an “easy way” to achieve business success. It takes time, commitment and most importantly realizing that success leaves clues.
The clues are available if you are willing to look for them. As the owner and operator of a unique retail store in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, I have experienced the ups and downs that come with being an entrepreneur.
Fortunately, there are far more ups than downs, but it was during the low points, I have had to evaluate the choice I made in the early 90’s to open Just Bears and Stuff in a town of little more than 3,000 people.
What I have learned over the last decade is enough to fill not only one book, but several. For the sake of space, I will share with you the high points of what has allowed me to be one of the most successful teddy bear and specialty item gift store owners around.
As I share my strategies with you I do not do so to impress or gloat. I do it to impress upon you the importance of studying success and then determining if the path of business ownership is for you.
Vision - Every journey begins with a vision. Without vision it is virtually impossible to stay on target.
Plan – As the saying goes, you must plan for success or you are planning to fail. Have a plan in place that is your road map. The plan will allow you to stay on course with your vision. Of course, there will be times when the plan must change due to unforeseen circumstances. Which leads to the next point. ..
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