Business and Relations

Having the opportunity to work with a business in a similar situation, in that both are new businesses facing similar challenges, collaborative projects provide a platform for mutual learning and can act as a working support while bearing in mind each businesses limits. Having a good working business relationship can be inspiring, motivational and empowering.

Supporting charities is important to both businesses as well as building relationships within communities. Having a common interest allows the businesses to develop a good strong relationship which goes beyond everyday business.

Going forward, further collaboration will allow the relationship to grow and have a continued benefit for business.

Both of the businesses are new but have learnt quickly that forging relationships is key to business. Building relations grows knowledge, our network and contacts, reputation and referrals and even assists with the development of ideas.

Since the inception of the businesses both have shared their business experiences, learnt from each other and have been able to identify strategies that work more quickly. As both have varying skills, experience and backgrounds the businesses have also been able to collaborate on particular projects, which have in turn allowed plans to move forward. Both companies are unique in their offering of differing services but have found that they can still be linked depending on the client and their requirements.
Links can be made with the most unsuspecting of businesses. It is therefore important not be closed minded to opportunities as it could prove most valuable.

Two opposing businesses can vary in their offerings and can be from different fields in the market but their target markets are similar in that they cover a broad spectrum and are widely spread. Both businesses can adapt similar marketing strategies and can work together to achieve this.

Having a successful business is more than just making a profit its a continual learning curve. Each day brings a new challenge which can be achieved by having the right information, from the right contacts, with the right network. Building a network that consists of relative contacts as well as those outside of the box has proven to be very beneficial. Each contact or person met is a potential opportunity for business, clientele, relations or even knowledge. It is important not to discount a new business relation that is not directly related to the business field i.e. Event Management or Relocation.

The unexpected can happen at any given time, continual building of bridges is vital for continual succession, development and growth of a business, especially new businesses trying to establish themselves within the market. The market is always changing and contacts in the network can be beneficial in terms of updates and industry knowledge required to move business forward onto the next stage.

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Overcome the Fear of Becoming an Entrepreneur

"Less than 1% of people have the courage to face their fears, take risks, create their own businesses, change their lifestyles and become an entrepreneur."

Everyone experiences fear in their lives, even the most successful entrepreneurs out there. The people who became entrepreneurs have had to face and overcome their fears before they became entrepreneurs. But most people can't overcome this fear, so they carry on living ordinary lives working for the boss.

Fear can take many forms such as being afraid to change, being afraid of the outcome of failure, being afraid of what others think you are doing etc. Fear also disguises itself as excuses, for instance 'I'm not ready to start my own business because I don't have time'. Underneath this excuse is fear.

I am here to share with you 3 Key Concepts that will gradually diminish the fear of becoming an entrepreneur.

THE VISION CONCEPT

Having a Vision of how you want to live your life as an entrepreneur is a powerful concept. Creating a vision first starts with realising what you really want your life to be like in the future. You will start to focus on the thing that is driving you, and this will be a big part of your Courage and Motivation to take the leap into entrepreneurship.

Creating a vision will not only drive you to achieve what you want, but your fear of achieving it will start to naturally fade away because there is no stopping you if you have a powerful vision backing you up.

THE BELIEF CONCEPT

Having a strong Belief goes hand in hand with your vision. You can have a great vision, but if you don't Really believe in it, you can't be an entrepreneur.

To really believe in something means that you will continue to pursue your belief no matter what struggles you will face to get there, and even more importantly no matter who tells you that it can't be done or it's not possible.

A strong belief will not get rid of your fear completely, but it will allow you to face it, and overtime your fear of becoming an entrepreneur will start to fade away.

THE ACTION CONCEPT

The last piece of the puzzle is taking Action.

If you haven't developed a vision and belief system, then at some point in time you will give up because your mind-set is not in the right place. When your mind-set is built up and ready to go, then it's time to apply yourself as an entrepreneur.

Once you start taking consistent action in your life and business, overtime you will start to see results, your motivation will improve and most importantly your fear will get to a point where it seems like it doesn't even exist anymore.

Remember the 3 Key Concepts

1. Create a Vision of what you want
2. Have the Belief that you can achieve it
3. Take Action to get there

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Bringing An App To Market

The App market has always been popular especially as a marketing tool for businesses but for many it has seemed out of reach, even if you have a fantastic idea for an App, many people have no idea where to start, who will build the app and even if they can afford to pay for an App to be built.

There are different categories of Apps and these include Games, Social networking, lifestyle which may include dating and travel, productivity, News, Entertainment and the utilities Apps which may contain notepads, calculators, anything that may make a function easier. It isn't so much about coming up with a new idea but making an old one better.

The kids App market is hugely popular and there is a massive scope for both Game Apps and educational Apps with developers combining the two and creating educational Games. The other markets that are proving popular are videos, it is estimated that we watch videos for an estimated time of 16 minutes every month.

It isn't cheap to have an App built although it is certainly easier than it once was and there are many new developing companies emerging that can help you through the process. Many businesses can justify the cost because it replaces many marketing and advertising strategies the company already has and it adds to the communication between the Business and the customer. There are very few businesses now that haven't got their own App or are seriously thinking of investing in the process. Many companies also have an in house developer who can help with the process hence cutting the costs quite considerably.

If you have a great idea for an App one of the first things you will consider is the cost but don't let that get in the way of you seriously thinking about it. If you want to start your own App business and have thought for some time about bringing an app to the Market there are many resources out there that can give you a rough idea of what the App will cost. There are also some really good sites that will allow you to build your app without coding which is a relatively new concept. Whatever you choose to do, developing your App idea can be a possibility if you want it to be, with a little hard work and lots of research, you could bring your own app to market with great success.

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Up-Leveling Your Success - Is a Coach or Mentor Best?

If you look at top business achievers, you will find one common denominator: They didn't do it all alone.

High performing entrepreneurs and business owners know that to truly excel requires guidance and support.

Are you wanting to be a high-performer?

If so, you might be wondering what kind of guidance do you need exactly?

Do you need a mentor or coach?

How can these kinds of advisors best serve in your professional development?

Working With a Mentor

First let's look at the role of a mentor. A mentor is a more experienced individual who offers guidance, friendship, and support based on their past experiences, knowledge and expertise.

Usually there is a level of personal connection as the mentor serves as a role model to help an individual reach their potential.

Working with a Coach

A coach on the other hand serves more as an expert guiding you in a very specific area of performance. If you Google "coach" you'll see coaches for performance, marketing, financial support, sales, business growth, social media support and more.

What's unsettling is that many coaches are self-appointed experts.

While they may present themselves as knowledgeable and highly successful, many could be just one step ahead of you. While they may "talk the talk", you truly don't know if they have the experience or skills to help you succeed.

Advantages of Working with a Mentor

• Outside Perspective - Often we are too close and emotionally tied to our business to see what's really going on. There's a great benefit to someone else taking a bird's-eye view to get a clearer picture of your situation. Sometimes we are too in love with our work to be truthful about areas that need a little work. Your mentor can probe to uncover problem issues that may not be apparent to you.


• Help You Reach Higher - Sometimes we will do things for other people that we wouldn't do for ourselves. Having the accountability of a mentor can help you push harder to reach your goals. Knowing you have to report your results to your mentor can make you go the extra mile to get things done.


• Business Experience - Even if you have years of corporate experience, running your own business can be a real challenge. While you probably know a lot about your particular industry, you may not know enough about running and growing a business. Having someone with experience in creating systems, delegating, marketing, and successfully growing a business is invaluable. Not only can it help you avoid costly mistakes, but it can help you grow farther, faster. Often mentors have proven templates and blueprints to boost your results in a number of areas.


• Cheerleader - Being a business owner can be a real roller coaster ride. There are days you are on top of the world. But there are also days you doubt yourself. You wonder if you should throw in the towel. Everything seems to be going wrong. You don't know what to do. It is in those times that a mentor can dust you off and get you back on your feet again. Staying positive and motivated is key to keeping your business moving forward daily.

5 Common Blind-spots That Crush Our Success

As a mentor, I have worked with dozens of small business owners over the years. When entrepreneurs come to me for help, there are some common areas I see them struggling with.

Here are the most common "stories" we tell ourselves about our business that keep us stuck:

1. Being In Squirrel Mode. When you spread yourself too thin, it's hard to fully monetize your business. One big mistake I see people make is when one thing isn't working, they see the next "shiny object" and try something new. The result is they never fully put in the work it takes to make a new objective take off. Having a mentor can help you find the focus you need to experience growth. They can help you create a plan to use your money, resources, and time in ways that laser focus your results.


2. Not Admitting When Wrong. Being your own boss is awesome. You get to call all the shots and be captain of your own ship. But the problem is that you always get to be "right" - even when you aren't. There can be great value to having a mentor to reframe your situation and show you areas that need improvement that you may be overlooking. Having someone speak the truth to you when it's needed is critical to growth.


3. Getting Stuck in Victim Mode. It can actually be cathartic to gripe and moan about how busy you are, or how out of control things have gotten, etc. but some people find a certain kind of honour in projecting themselves as a martyr that way. But people who succeed know the value is healing those wounded areas. A mentor can hold your feet to the fire and help you move through the bleeding wounds and address the bigger issues.


4. Not Looking in The Mirror. It's your team's fault. Your software isn't working right. The market has changed... The excuses can go on forever. Until you realize that you are 100% responsible for everything that happens in your life and business, nothing changes. A mentor will be honest with you about the role you played in failures. They can help you learn the lesson, grow, and move on. Personal growth is key to your success.


5. Trying to Do it All Themselves. Women are especially hard on themselves when it comes to thinking they should know everything they need to know to run a business. It's a sign of weakness ineptitude if they don't, so they set off to learn everything all themselves. The problem is, the more they set off to learn someone else's skillset and expertise, the less they are focusing on their own core competency and thus, not on their own business. A mentor can help you determine what you should be doing yourself to grow and expand your business, and what you should be outsourcing and delegating. This allows you to take advantage of someone else's skillset so you can spend more time focusing on your own.

Work Smarter, Not Harder - Mentoring Can Help

I'd love to provide you with the empowered support you need to grow your business. As your mentor, we'll look at what's working, what's not, and create a plan to move you forward.

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