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Contributing Author: Ajaero Tony Martins
Whether you run your own business or you're hired to manage one, you have one major goal – to keep the business alive and ensure that it doesn't fail.
But this goal is not so easy to achieve, even if the business is small; achieving it requires diligence and hard work.
Since a business would succeed only when it's properly managed, it's very important that you know how to manage a business the right way.
Here are six golden rules for business managers. Obey them and succeed, ignore them and fail woefully!
1.) Know everything about your business.
Always explore as many as possible sources of relevant information about your business – market indicators, online resources, business journals, news, and whatnot.
By having access to both static and dynamic firsthand information, you'd be able to take many decisions that will position your business far ahead of competition. You'll also be able to plan well ahead of threats, such as recessions.
2.) Always take action...fast!
Having all the relevant information about your business doesn't just suffice. Of course, knowledge is useless when you don't act upon it. So, always act fast in line with whatever information you have.
One major reason why many business owners act too late is that they spend too much time on trying to dig out irrelevant information. For instance, if certain market factors predict a likely recession, they spend much time on finding out irrelevant information about it rather than start planning immediately.
Always avoid this mistake.
3.) Have a keen eye for threats and challenges.
Every business has its own fair share of threats and challenges. (If you'd always thought yours has got none, you'd better wake up to reality.)
As a business owner or manager, you must know all the threats that your business is predisposed to as well as the challenges you're likely to face in your quest to steer the business to success.
Most importantly, you must equip yourself with adequate knowledge of how to handle crisis effectively. This is one of the exemplary qualities of successful business managers.
4.) Always remain within ethical bounds.
As is the case with any other business, many surefire strategies can help grow your business quickly and multiply your profits exponentially. But while some of these strategies may be tempting, not all of them are ethical.
Every step you take regarding your business must fulfill three conditions:
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It must support societal values
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It must pose no threat to the reputation of both the business and your personality
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It mustn't cause you any worries or fear after you've adopted it
Adopting strategies that meet these conditions can make the difference between a trusted business and a dubious one.
5.) Never feel shy to take risks.
Despite realizing the huge potential in a new strategy, most business managers fret over the results of such a strategy. While it's quite normal to nurse such fears, withdrawing from vital decisions that could grow your business – out of fear – is unprofessional.
No business had succeeded without taking one risk or the other. So, if you really want your business to succeed, you must be ready to take risks.
However, risk management strategies are a must-have for every business manager. Always analyze and prepare for whatever outcome – good or bad – of any risk you take. This will keep your business secure even if the worst happens.
6.) Analyze and evaluate your efforts.
No doubt, you'll be trying out various promising strategies (marketing strategies, etc.) while trying to grow your business. However, you must always analyze each strategy to know what works and what doesn't.
The shortest route to success is to intensify working strategies. But how do you know which strategies are working? Through constant evaluation and assessment of each.
As stated earlier, you can only build a successful business by managing it effectively. So, if you want to grow your business quickly, adhere strictly with these rules. They'll work for you!
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About the Contributing Author:
He’s the founder of http://www.StrategicBusinessTeam.com/, where he shares best small business ideas with budding entrepreneurs. Be sure to add Ajaero to your circles on Google+ and follow his updates on Twitter: @consultmartins
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