In 10 words or less, what's the best business advice you can give?

[111kg]

The title says it all. For the sake of the game, I'll start:

1) Never lie your clients and deliver in time.

 

[pwarbi]

I think there are a million and one different one liners and quotes that can help with a business, so I'm expecting this thread to explode with responses. Here's my words of wisdom...

Treat your current customers as importantly as your new ones.

 

[dyanmarie25]

"Be passionate, patient, and kind."

I think that already sums up everything I wanted to say. Work hard, take one step at a time, and don't forget offering kindness to everyone.

 

[MandyMarieB]

In the words of good ole Ms Frizzle... "Take chances, make mistakes, get messy."

And the above "Be passionate, patient and kind" is EXTREMELY important! *thumbs up*

 

[Kathryn M.]

My favorite piece of business advice under 10 words that I like to share is this:

There's two rules in business:

1. Don't tell everything you know.

 

[111kg]

Here is another problem: "Sometimes your clients are dicks. Feel free to fire them."

 

[SC93]

I like that one 111kg!

No credit. Always use cash. No cash = You can't afford it. Dang, almost 10....

 

[William Clements]

Give it your all or do not wast your time!

 

[terryse]

There are no shortcuts, when it comes to success.

 

[ReadmeByAmy]

My business advice...

"Trust yourself"...

I you had a business you have to trust yourself because if you do not have this within yourself then how can your customer have a trust on you and to your business.

 

[K]

Pick something you're good at and stick to it!

 

[ReadmeByAmy]

Here is another good business advice...

The best way to improve your business is to improve the lives of your employees. Alexander Den Heijer quotes

 

[ReadmeByAmy]

If you want success, then don't rely on other people to do what YOU can do!

Sasha Azevedo quotes

 

[ReadmeByAmy]

A real businessman is someone who can recognize a real chance and grab it.

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[ReadmeByAmy]

No matter how much leadership experience you have, there's always room for improvement.

 

[localnode]

Know what you do. Do what you know.

 

[harpazo22]

Always be professional and don't let personal life get in the way of business life. And don't stomp on others to get ahead.

 

[T J Tutor]

Be prepared to do what most others are not willing to do, WORK!

 

[Apolloniac]

Don't let fear get the best of you.

I'm just starting my business and there are a lot of things I'm not willing to do because of risks and potentially failing but I'm realizing everyday that if I don't try nothing will happen.

 

[Marlon A. Mariano]

to make a profit is to increase sales and reduce cost.