7 Habits of Business Success

The elusive dream of business success captures the imagination of

aspiring and existing business owners everywhere. A vision of fowing
prots! industry respect! thrilled customers! and a balanced life. This
vision is only possible by developing habits that drive business
success. Ta"e the time to learn the 7 habits of business success.
The 7 Habits of Business Success
Habit 1. Cultivate Inner Networks: #ntrepreneurs practicing the art
of business success "now the power of networ"s. They ta"e the time to
identify and build relationships with "ey peers! mentors! and advisors.
This inner networ" provides support! direction! and an increased
number of people to assist. Having an inner networ" of ve people who
have a networ" of ve more! grows the networ" exponentially.
Habit 2. Customer Centric: Business success re$uires an
unwavering commitment to the customer. This commitment
encompasses a mindset of understanding the customers% world.
&nderstanding the customers wants and needs provides the business
with a greater opportunity to earn a loyal customer base. 'ocus away
from business and prots! and toward what you can do to improve the
life of your customers.
Habit . Humble Honest!: Business success re$uires the ability to
"now your strengths and wea"nesses. Being open and honest about
yourself and your business creates growth as an individual and as a
company. (on%t spend time developing wea"nesses. 'ind help for wea"
areas! enabling you to focus on strengths. )n the boo"! *+ow! (iscover
,our Strengths*! -allup .rgani/ation reveals that building our strengths
instead of xing our wea"ness is the path to mastery and success. Ta"e
the time to "now yourself and business.
Habit ". #$a%tabilit!: Business success re$uires the ability to adapt
to changing situations. +othing ever goes as planned. The world of
business is full of surprises and unforeseen events. &sing the habit of
adaptability allows business owners to respond to circumstances with
the ability to change course and act without complete information.
Being fexible allows us to respond to changes without being paraly/ed
with fear and uncertainty.
Habit &. '%%ortunit! (ocuse$: 0roblems are a regular part of
business life. Sta1 issues! customer misunderstandings! cash crunches2
the list is endless. To achieve business success! loo" at both sides of
the coin. #very problem has an opportunity. Being opportunity focused
ma"es the game of business fun and energi/ing.
Habit ). (in$in* # Better +a!: 0roductivity is the cornerstone of
business success. 'ormulate the habit of nding a better way to ma"e
your business more productive. This will create more time to focus on
the critical issues that drive sales and prot. 0roductivity can be
enhanced by technology! automation! outsourcing! and improving
business processes.
Habit 7. Balance$ ,ifest!le -ana*ement: A business can consume
an owner%s time and energy. )t%s easy to allow the business to ta"e
control of your life. Business success re$uires the habit of balancing all
aspects of your life. Separating time for daily business tas"s! prot
driven tas"s! and free time is a habit that will ma"e your business and
life more en3oyable. Ta"e the time to plan each wee".
4earning and instilling new habits in your daily business life can have a
dramatic e1ect on your level of success. 5eview each of the 7 habits.
6hoose one habit to focus on for a month or until you achieve mastery.
-radually incorporate each of the 7 habits of business success into
your life and attain your business dreams.