The Small Business Secret

A Home Business Article Contributed by Fiona Mclaren

How Do I Make the Most of My Small Business?

The amount of small business enterprises currently in circulation is staggering. Almost every day, people from all around the world are opening up their very own small business projects. Many of these ambitious self starters work from the comfort of their own home. If you happen to be one of the many people looking to become involved in a small business, or you happen to own your own small business at the moment, then you will be wondering how you can make the most of your venture. And you're not alone.

The following suggestions are not to do with finance, marketing, or any other technical aspect of your business. In fact, they focus around the temperament and personal qualities you will need to help make your small business successful.

Be Personable When You Run a Small Business

One of the advantages that small business owners have over some of their corporate competitors is the fact that they can stay in direct contact with their customers. Many CEO's of large conglomerations don't have the opportunity to meet with the people buying their products. This means the small business owner has something the big guys don't.

However, being contactable to your customers is a two bladed knife. One the downside, you can cause great harm to your business. If you are rude, arrogant, or self-important around ANY of your customers your reputation could be shattered. Scandal travels fast. And nothing more than a pompous business owner.

On the upside, you have the opportunity to create a very strong, positive image for your small business. The key is to be PERSONABLE.

Being personable means being friendly, outgoing, and helpful. It also means that your customers have to like speaking to you. If your customers can't connect with you, they won't be able to connect with your business.

Be Pro Active When You Run a Small Business

Running a successful small business is about being pro active - in every sense of the word. You have to be a positive, engaging figurehead for your business, and you have to grab onto opportunities as and when you see them. Being a small business owner gives you an opportunity to make a difference in not only your life, but your customers' lives too - by providing you with a whole lot of freedom, and your customers with a great product and service to help enhance their lives.

You need to be pro active when dealing with customers, suppliers, merchandisers, and contractors. Don't wait for people to come to you. You must go to them. Source new customers, business, suppliers, and contacts on a daily basis.

And always remember to be a problem solver, as opposed to a problem maker. As an entrepreneur you have to be someone who fixes things. This will forever build the respect you gain from both your customers and your clients.

And never forget - the success of your small business depends to you.