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I have said in the past that there is no magic formula when it comes to being successful in

business but there are certain guiding principles that I have followed throughout the course of

my career. Not everyone gets what they want in life but if you work hard and keep trying then

some measure of success is bound to come your way. Here are a few of the personal rules I

have stuck with throughout my career in business and still follow to this day.

1. Application

No matter what people say true success does not come easily. Like everything in life, if you

really want something you are going to have to work for it and put in the time and effort. There

is nothing wrong with a little bit of hard work and everyone who has gone into business for

themselves will tell you it is one of the toughest things they have ever done in life.

2. Believe in yourself

There is no point in going into business for yourself if you do not have any confidence or self-

belief. When you set up your own company the only person you have to answer to is yourself

- which means confidence is vital. If you do not believe in yourself and your product or service,

then how can you get others to put their faith in you?

3. Be creative

If you want to be truly successful then you have to be prepared to stand out from the crowd.

Although I have always believed that an idea doesn't have to be brand new, the best

businesses will still have a strong USP that sets them apart from competitors. Creativity is

one of the most valuable qualities any person in the business world can have.

4. Be there first

It is a competitive world out there those who are not out of the traps quickly are the ones who

are going to get left behind. I have always believed in striking first. Once you have established

what the best course of action is, there is no point in being cautious because it will give your

competitors the chance to get in there before you and win that vital piece of work or contract.

5. Build a brand

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When I set up my first firm, the first thing I did was to go out and rent an office in the best part

of London, as an address in Mayfair is great to put on a business card. The actual room itself

was tiny and windowless, but nobody knew this as I arranged for meetings to take place away

from the office. When it comes to doing business, building a brand and a good reputation is

vital. Once you have done this, you will find things a lot easier, as most of us prefer to deal

with people or companies that are recognised and trusted.

6. Seek advice

It is impossible to be an expert in every field and there is nothing wrong with seeking advice

when you are struggling. When you are starting out in business it can be great to speak to

someone who has years of experience behind them. If you ask for help you will usually find

that people are more than happy to give their time and their expertise.

7. Get organised

Running a successful business can be very stressful and demanding and one of the most

important resources you will have is your time. If you want to get the most out of your working

day then you need to be properly organised and you also need to make sure you are not

wasting precious time on tasks that can always be delegated to someone else.

8. Dont run before you can walk

When you first start in business there is a tendency to grab every piece of work which comes

your way, which can be a potentially fatal mistake. First of all you need to make sure that

when you negotiate a contract there is a decent margin. Although you want to make your

mark, there is no point in taking on work that does not yield a worthwhile profit. More

importantly dont take on more work than you can manage. It is one of the most common

mistakes in business and can prove to be very costly.

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Tadepalli V.Tadepalli V.

Senior Manager at Punjab National BankSenior Manager at Punjab National Bank

Points 7 &8 are apt. One more important thing would be the people who work for you. In factPoints 7 &8 are apt. One more important thing would be the people who work for you. In fact

they are our biggest assets and play an important role in taking forward the business ,ofthey are our biggest assets and play an important role in taking forward the business ,of

course, with Ethics.course, with Ethics.

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Ogawa T.Ogawa T.

Chemical EngineerChemical Engineer

Very excellent summary to become successful in business. Very excellent summary to become successful in business. In relation Item No.7, we should tryIn relation Item No.7, we should try

to get "Effectiveness" instead of "Efficiency" of Time Management.to get "Effectiveness" instead of "Efficiency" of Time Management.

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Peter M.Peter M.

Sales & Marketing ConsultantSales & Marketing Consultant

Simple stuff - but hard to actually put into practiceSimple stuff - but hard to actually put into practice

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Christelle D.Christelle D.

International Relocation Counselor at Plus Relocation ServicesInternational Relocation Counselor at Plus Relocation Services

Good advice. Thanks!Good advice. Thanks!


Jim L.Jim L.

Change Manager & Project ConsultantChange Manager & Project Consultant

So what Predictable.So what Predictable.


Fatemeh S.Fatemeh S.

assistant of schaduling at LG companyassistant of schaduling at LG company

Highly inspiring! Thank youHighly inspiring! Thank you


Kabir S.Kabir S.

C.E.O at KABEER SARUMI NIG.CO.LTDC.E.O at KABEER SARUMI NIG.CO.LTD

Excellent write up, informative, valuable and implement able. James , please keep it up.Excellent write up, informative, valuable and implement able. James , please keep it up.


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HEALTH & SAFETY COORDINATOR HEALTH & SAFETY COORDINATOR IN MADA NONWOVENS PLANTIN MADA NONWOVENS PLANT

Excellent best advice for all.Excellent best advice for all.


Roy Tan ..Roy Tan ..

Great pieces of advice to path to SUCCESS...Great pieces of advice to path to SUCCESS...




Dr. Sudeb M.Dr. Sudeb M.

Technical Manager - Edward Food Research & Analysis Centre Ltd, KolkataTechnical Manager - Edward Food Research & Analysis Centre Ltd, Kolkata

Great things for a grow-upGreat things for a grow-up


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Assoc Consultant - Financial Market / Brazil Very interesting and importan key points to followAssoc Consultant - Financial Market / Brazil Very interesting and importan key points to follow

and practice on a dailly basis. All of them are key-issues to a well succeeded professional andand practice on a dailly basis. All of them are key-issues to a well succeeded professional and

personal life.personal life.


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I always follows those all 8 I always follows those all 8 even though I struggling in my business even though I struggling in my business . . anyway I am going forwardanyway I am going forward

to success in my life to success in my life thanks for all 8 thanks for all 8 . . prabakar prabakar axis bank home loan in Chennai indiaaxis bank home loan in Chennai india


Arif A.Arif A.

Senior Sales Officer at Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd.Senior Sales Officer at Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd.

Great things for a grow-up.Great things for a grow-up.


Pat C.Pat C.

Senior Mortgage Loan Officer at The Equitable BankSenior Mortgage Loan Officer at The Equitable Bank

Number 2and number 8 are excellent, it's hard to do anything if you do 't believe in yourself andNumber 2and number 8 are excellent, it's hard to do anything if you do 't believe in yourself and

sometimes you have to say no to a client.sometimes you have to say no to a client.


Mary N.Mary N.

Real Estate Broker at Mary Ngati Real Estate PAReal Estate Broker at Mary Ngati Real Estate PA

Great article and advise.Great article and advise.


OGBOJI V.OGBOJI V.

Frontline Transaction Risk Officer at Stanbic BankFrontline Transaction Risk Officer at Stanbic Bank

Excellent piece of article. I benefited alot . Thank you JamesExcellent piece of article. I benefited alot . Thank you James


Dr. Ramtin K.Dr. Ramtin K.

Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon, ENT surgeon, Sleep SpecialistFacial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon, ENT surgeon, Sleep Specialist

Regarding #7, Effectiveness=doing the right things, so our team spends a few minutes at daysRegarding #7, Effectiveness=doing the right things, so our team spends a few minutes at days

end preparing a top 6 list of priorities that have be done by the next day at 11 am. end preparing a top 6 list of priorities that have be done by the next day at 11 am. Tasks areTasks are

prioritized according to urgency and impact as they relate to short and long term goals.prioritized according to urgency and impact as they relate to short and long term goals.


madan G.madan G.

To Increase Sale To Increase Sale , Productivity & Profitability of a Declining Company, Productivity & Profitability of a Declining Company

james james well well done done and and appreciaciate appreciaciate that that we we should should not not run run before before walking. walking. too too much much hurryhurry

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