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The art of the start involves planting many seedsSometimes wonderful and unforeseen things sprout from a small business. ROGER PIERCE -- www.bizlaunch.ca |
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In his bestseller The Art of the Start, Author Guy Kawasaki suggests "planting a thousand seeds to blossom."
It means entrepreneurs should try to embrace those little opportunities along the way that could turn into something big.
Some tips on how to plant your own seeds:
Meet someone new. When you're busy running a business, it's tempting to delete phone messages or ignore e-mails from people you don't know and therefore don't value. Instead, make it your policy to meet briefly with someone new just to see what develops. That contact could become your biggest investor or know someone who works for your dream client.
Help others. Once you've achieved success, you'll likely be approached by someone seeking your advice for their start-up. Share your time and wisdom openly.
Just try it. Even the best business plan doesn't guarantee success. Pay attention to little ideas or opportunities for your business that sprout up. Yes, you must stay focused on your main business, but pour a little water on those seeds to see if they grow. You may have stumbled onto something big.
Learn more about growing your business in the next free Bell BizLaunch Seminar, "How to Create Your Million $ Idea." Visit www.BizLaunch.ca/bellseminars to find one near you.
Start-up Expert Roger Pierce is co-founder of BizLaunch.ca, Canada's largest small business training company.
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