5 Business Lessons I Have Learned
I’ve been working online for almost nine years and I have watched myself and my business grow in different directions. I’ve made some mistakes and I’ve made some great business decisions. All in all, throughout these nine years I have learned plenty.
Business Lesson #1: Social Media
I’ve learned that social media is one hot tamale. If you have a business, you have to be on a social media site. It doesn’t matter which one you choose of the three most popular Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn because each one has its own purpose and place.
My sister, who isn’t very computer savvy, asked if she should move her business into social media. I said to her if she wasn’t savvy enough, she should just stick to what’s working for her offline because there’s going to be a huge learning curve and time commitment. She replied, “But everyone is moving to social media and I think it’s important.” She’s absolutely right and I gave her terrible advice. (Sorry, sis!)
With so many people owning smartphones and with applications to make websites more mobile friendly, social media is king and there’s no denying it.
Business Lesson #2: Be Wary of Fake Experts/Gurus
I’ve learned not all experts or gurus are built the same. They can preach all they want on what works or doesn’t work, but in the end, it’s all about them. It’s fair to be picky and choosy on whom to give your respect to because it has to be earned.
I have quite a few people I respect in my industry. They have proven to me consistently that being a business leader means they don’t dictate, but understand my problems and help me find solutions to fix them. They also show and teach me rather than preach to me. They don’t belittle or make fun of me. Two of the best things about the leaders I respect are their authenticity and their genuinely kind hearts.
You can learn a lot about someone on how they behave and how they engage with others on social media sites.
Business Lesson #3: Don’t Worry So Much
I’ve learned to not let little things worry me because they tend to work themselves out. They always do.
Business Lesson #4: Focus On What You Can Control
I consider myself a positive person and there are things that happen in my business that I can’t control or change. So instead of focusing on the negative, I choose to focus on the things I can control and change.
Business Lesson #5: You’re Happy and You Know It
I’ve learned if at the end of the day you’re happy with what you’re doing and what you have accomplished, then you’re on a continuous path to success. There should be no regrets and if there is, you have the power to change it.
Sophia McIntyre is an Internet Marketer, Article Marketer, Ghostwriter and founder of WorkAtHomeSpace.com, a free resource focusing on work at home companies and jobs, home businesses and other work at home related topics.
October 6th, 2011 at 8:00 am
The only thing that matters at the moment is that I am happy of what I am doing and that’s it. whether I am selling much or not but the thought that I have launch my site is enough for the moment.
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