Make it on Your Own in the Fast-Paced World of Business

Learn Four Essential Tips to Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur Take the First Steps to Your Own Successful Enterprise Breakout of the Daily Grind and Start Out on Your Own, Four Tips "There are so many people out there stuck in�jobs that they hate and it�s not just the low-level people," says Tim Knox, small business expert, entrepreneur, syndicated newspaper columnist, radio talk-show host, television commentator, and author of the #1 Amazon.com best-seller, Everything I Know About Business I Learned From My Mama: a Down Home Approach To Business & Personal Success. For many the problem is the dream of breaking away to become an entrepreneur seems far too lofty and difficult to achieve. Consider the following four tips and strategies to make your dreams of entrepreneurship a success. Self-Assessment: Becoming an entrepreneur is not for everyone. Before taking any action on the road of entrepreneuring, consider your options and decide if this is really the course of action for you. Ask yourself questions such as: Can I manage people? Am I willing to leave my comfort zone to make my enterprise work? Will I be able to market and manage my business, and work with others to make it happen? Am I willing to work 12 to 18 hours a day in the beginning for relatively little money? Make Yourself a Brand: Name recognition is an entrepreneur's most potent tool. Setup an image of yourself that you would like to achieve, and strive to reach it. "�Become a noticeable brand, someone like Oprah," Tim says, "Oprah is a person, but the word Oprah is a brand." Make your name synonymous with your service or expertise, so when people think of that area, they immediately think of you. Build Credibility: Write articles and submit them to newspapers and online publications. Volunteer to speak locally on your expertise at social clubs or gatherings. By putting yourself out there, you are making yourself known, and building your credibility in whatever field you are in. Go For It: Do not simply wait for opportunity to come to you, make it happen. If you decide to become an entrepreneur, go for it, and do not wait any longer than you need to. The only way to make your dream a reality is to try. Dr. Proactive Randy Gilbert is founder of Inside Success Radio and enjoyed learning from Tim Knox, small business expert, during his interview on The Inside Business Success Show with Jan Schleicher. You can learn these tips and more on successful entrepreneuring from Tim Knox by listening to the entire interview for free by going to www.InsideSuccessRadio.com/Guests/Tim-Knox

Google Video | July 31, 2007