Showing posts with label Richard Branson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Richard Branson. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

10 Signs You Have What It Takes To Build A Business Empire


donald trump business empireHave you taken a liking to the ambitious ways of Donald Trump or Richard Branson? Are you interested in building your very own business empire?
Well this article here will fill you in on what it takes to build a successful business empire.

Building a business empire

You Have A Vision

richard branson businessSuccessful entrepreneurs know exactly what they want and do visualize themselves doing it. They know “what” they need to do to achieve their entrepreneurial vision and they go ahead to establish “how” to do it. They establish through intensive but targeted networking. They are so open to new ideas and new people but do not make meaningless conversations. They have a natural curiosity when interacting with people and by so doing, learn about what people want.

You Are Courageous

Legend Business EmpireEvery successful entrepreneur has courage, that is the key strength you need when going against the odds. They may pose as confident but they are equally confronted with fears and doubts presented to any aspiring entrepreneur. Their strong will and vision is what catalyzes them to just take action and focus less on the negative outcomes. That is what sets aside the hopeful entrepreneurs and successful entrepreneurs, they don’t over-analyze situations or spend too much time thinking about the consequences; they just take action.

You Stick To Your Beliefs

richard branson empireAll successful entrepreneurs strongly believe in their capabilities to succeed in their venture, that is what drives them to success along with their vision. Their inner belief drives them against all odds and hurdles and they will stop at nothing until they have hit the mark. While ‘ordinary’ business startups dread and shy off from challenges and business hurdles, successful entrepreneurs think outside the box and use these hurdles as a learning and correction tool to better their chances of success. They do believe, subconsciously or otherwise, that these hurdles fuel them forward.

You Are A Self-Starter

donald trump businessEntrepreneurs like Donald Trump understands that if something needs to be done, you should start it by yourself. They put in place objectives and parameters and make sure that their project(s) follow that path. They come out as highly proactive individuals and don’t sit around waiting for opportunities to come knocking.


You Are Disciplined

discipline hard workThese individuals are solemnly focused on making their business a success and they are keen to eliminate any distractions or hindrances to their goals. They have clearly stated strategies and outlined tactics on how to accomplish their goals.
Discipline takes them as far as strictly following their business schedules and activities, observing there spending and investing habits to adhering to their personal and general business principles and ethics. Simply put; they are disciplined enough to daily take steps towards archiving their business objectives.

You Are Very Confident

richard branson virgin galacticTrue entrepreneurs don’t question their ability to succeed or whether they are worthy of success. They are always confident with the knowledge that they can make their business succeed. Their confidence pushes them to take even bigger risks that come with bigger rewards.
When you come to think of it, a confident entrepreneur secures more trust and similar confidence in their clients and potential investors, another recipe for entrepreneurial success.

You Thrive In Competition

Donald Trump Business EmpireMany companies and businesses are formed because an entrepreneur believes that they can do better than another. They need to win in the niches they choose and therefore need to win in the businesses and ventures that they create.
True entrepreneurs take competition positively and formulate strategies on how to come up with better products or services that draw interest in the market.

You Are Open Minded

richard branson open mindedSuccessful entrepreneurs understand that every situation and event is a business opportunity. Ideas are constantly generated about efficiency and workflows, potential new business and people skills. They have a receptive mind to new ideas and the ability to focus on the business side of everything around them.


You Are Creative

Donald Trump successOne element of creativity is the ability to make connections between seemingly unrelated situations or events. A close look at trumps problem solving and investment techniques reveals that he formulates solutions from the synthesis of other seemingly unrelated items.
Creativity puts his products and services above all others of a similar category in the market.

You Have Passion

richard branson entrepreneurAlthough this comes as the last item on my list, passion is very vital for the success of any entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs genuinely love what they do. They are willing to invest in those extra hours to ensure that their business succeeds because they derive joy and satisfaction that goes beyond the money.
Successful entrepreneurs always read and research within their field on ways and techniques to create an outstanding and long-lasting business.

Monday, October 15, 2012

10 Inspirational Quotes From Top Entrepreneurial Leaders

Entrepreneurs the likes of Richard Branson surely spend a lot of time answering questions about how they became successful. That may be why he decided to write it out in his regular Entrepreneur column “Richard Branson: Five Secrets to Business Success” So what’s his top secret? “Enjoy what you are doing¦ When I started Virgin from a basement flat in West London, I did not set out to build a business empire. I set out to create something I enjoyed that would pay the bills.”
Gareth Roberts
East Valley Consulting

10 Inspirational Quotes From Top Entrepreneurial Leaders
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2. Oprah Winfrey: “You must have some kind of vision for your life.” 
In a recent speech at
 Atlanta’s Spelman College the media mogul, Oprah Winfrey offered up her thoughts on the import of having a plan for the future. “Even if you don’t have a plan, you have to have a direction of where you want to go. Is there a plan, or are you just driving? You want to be in the driver’s seat of your own life, or life will just drive you.”
Gareth Roberts
East Valley Consulting

10 Inspirational Quotes From Top Entrepreneurial Leaders
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3. Steve Jobs: “People with passion can change the world for the better.” 
From the guy who not only said things like “put a dent in the universe” but actually did, it’s not surprising that the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was inspiration to people the world over. For more inspiring tidbits, check out “Steve Jobs and the Seven Rules of Success” by frequent Apple author and Entrepreneur.com contributor
 Carmine’s Gallo.'
Gareth Roberts
East Valley Consulting

10 Inspirational Quotes From Top Entrepreneurial Leaders
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4. Martha Stewart: “I’m working — I’m on — all the time.” 
This hostess with the mostest often quips about the beauty of turning one’s passion into profits. But the truth is, entrepreneurship can be tough. At a panel discussion regarding ideas for fostering business ownership in the U.S. last year, Stewart notes the difficulties even she has being an entrepreneur. So chin up, she adds.
Gareth Roberts
East Valley Consulting

10 Inspirational Quotes From Top Entrepreneurial Leaders
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5. Tony Hsieh: “Chase the vision not the money.
As the co-founder of Zappos.com, the online-shoe mega store, Tony Hsieh notes that power of purpose. “Passion will get you through the tough times, rub off on employees and have a ripple effect on customers, suppliers and business partners,” Hsieh tells Entrepreneur.com.
Gareth Roberts
East Valley Consulting

10 Inspirational Quotes From Top Entrepreneurial Leaders
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6. Eric Schmidt: “Find a way to say ‘Yes’ to things.” 
Speaking to new Boston University grads, Eric Schmidt the former CEO of Google shared his thoughts on the importance of being open. “Even if it’s a bit edgy, a bit out of your comfort zone, saying yes means that you will do something new, meet someone new and make a difference in your life and likely in others’ lives as well,” he says. “Yes is what keeps us all young. It’s a tiny word that can do big things. Say it often.”
Gareth Roberts
East Valley Consulting
10 Inspirational Quotes From Top Entrepreneurial Leaders
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7. Michael Bloomberg: You occasionally have to throw some elbows.” 
Speaking at a recent commencement ceremony at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the mayor of New York City and founder of the eponymous media juggernaut Bloomberg L.P. fleshed out his comment further. “It’s rough out there no matter what profession you’re in. I’ve been in the business world and I’ve been in government. People ask me all the time ‘what’s the difference?’ I always tell them, in the business world, it’s dog-eat-dog and in government it’s exactly the reverse. Don’t be afraid to assert yourself, have confidence in your abilities and don’t let the bastards get you down.”
Gareth Roberts
East Valley Consulting
10 Inspirational Quotes From Top Entrepreneurial Leaders
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8. Russell Simmons: “You just have to pay attention to what people need and what has not been done.
In 2009, when the hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons was ushering a new line of clothing into Macy’s, he commented on how he knows when a venture is worth pursuing. There will always be big holes in the market, Simmons suggests. “I don’t think I look for white space,” he says. “I think the world is a white space.”
Gareth Roberts
East Valley Consulting
10 Inspirational Quotes From Top Entrepreneurial Leaders
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9. Gary Vaynerchuk: “The reason I became successful is because I touched. I touched my community.“ 
Social-media maven and author of
 Crush It! and The Thank You Economy, Gary Vaynerchuk describes what he says is the source of his success. “It was the 10 to 15 hours a day from 2006 to 2009 that I spent communicating via email and then later on through twitter and Facebook,” he says. “I responded to every single person,” he says. “I think that matters.”

Gareth Roberts
East Valley Consulting
10 Inspirational Quotes From Top Entrepreneurial Leaders
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10. Sara Blakely: “Don’t be afraid to fail.
In an interview with Entrepreneur.com’s Teri Evans, Sara Blakely, the founder of Spanx imparted some familial wisdom: “My dad encouraged us to fail,” she says. “Growing up, he would ask us what we failed at that week. If we didn’t have something, he would be disappointed. It changed my mindset at an early age that failure is not the outcome, failure is not trying.”
What’s the most inspiring piece of advice you’ve heard? Share it with us in the comments section below.

Gareth Roberts
East Valley Consulting