I found the article below and thought it would be a great article to publish here. I found the 10 questions to be quite relevant for any business as they begin to start working on their business and is as relevant for NZ and Wellington business as it is for those in the U.S.
Happy Reading – Jeff Smith
Wellington Business Coaching
The Business Coaching Guy
As you surf through the business profile section in many newspapers, magazines, websites, and blogs, you are compelled to read about the success stories featured in these departments. There are a variety of local and national business awards given through public and private sectors, recognizing dynamic and successful businesses for their outstanding service and economic support. The American Business Awards (The Stevies), the International Business Awards and the National Business Awards are among some of the most prestigious business awards known globally.
Below are ten of the most popular thought provoking questions asked during interviews, spotlighting successful business owners:
1. What type of business is this?
2. When, where and how did you start your business?
3. Who influenced your decision to start a business?
4. What’s the toughest part about running your business?
5. What is the most rewarding part of running your business?
6. What’s on the horizon for your business?
7. Do you have any advice for new business owners or those contemplating the decision to own their own business?
8. What were your prior jobs before owning your business?
9. What event in your life led you to go into business for yourself?
10. Is there anyone you would like to publicly thank who was influential in your business’ success?
The majority of small business owners are not born into wealthy, affluent families or became heirs to a vast family fortune. They must come up with creative financing to support their business venture. This is why we are so intrigued with the “secrets to success” stories, from the average “rags to riches” businesses. How did they do what they did, to get to the point of where they are? When we look at these highly commended businesses, they seem to exemplify professionalism, made sound ethical decisions and possessed a unique edge among their competitors.
As you visualize the long-term success of your business, think about the questions an interviewer may ask, that could fine-tune the direction of your path. I heard a pastor mention in one of his sermons, “Learn from your mistakes, not necessarily your own!” We must continue to exercise caution in our business affairs. Successful and ethical business practices beget successful businesses.
Kym Gordon Moore is a creative marketing strategist for Moore 2 It Productions and coordinates cost effective, creative marketing packages for budget conscious new authors and new small business owners. http://www.moore2itproductions.com She is the author of the eBook, “Alphabet Soup: 5 Main Ingredients for Turning Words into a Bowl of Hot Topics!” Many of her articles, essays, short stories and poems appeared in a variety of magazines, newspapers, ezines and anthologies. http://www.kymgmoore.com
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The As you surf through the business profile section in many newspapers, magazines, websites, and blogs, you are compelled to read about the success stories featured in these departments. There are a variety of local and national business awards given through public and private sectors, recognizing dynamic and successful businesses for their outstanding service and economic support. The American Business Awards (The Stevies), the International Business Awards and the National Business Awards are among some of the most prestigious business awards known globally.
Below are ten of the most popular thought provoking questions asked during interviews, spotlighting successful business owners:
1. What type of business is this?
2. When, where and how did you start your business?
3. Who influenced your decision to start a business?
4. What’s the toughest part about running your business?
5. What is the most rewarding part of running your business?
6. What’s on the horizon for your business?
7. Do you have any advice for new business owners or those contemplating the decision to own their own business?
8. What were your prior jobs before owning your business?
9. What event in your life led you to go into business for yourself?
10. Is there anyone you would like to publicly thank who was influential in your business’ success?
The majority of small business owners are not born into wealthy, affluent families or became heirs to a vast family fortune. They must come up with creative financing to support their business venture. This is why we are so intrigued with the “secrets to success” stories, from the average “rags to riches” businesses. How did they do what they did, to get to the point of where they are? When we look at these highly commended businesses, they seem to exemplify professionalism, made sound ethical decisions and possessed a unique edge among their competitors.
As you visualize the long-term success of your business, think about the questions an interviewer may ask, that could fine-tune the direction of your path. I heard a pastor mention in one of his sermons, “Learn from your mistakes, not necessarily your own!” We must continue to exercise caution in our business affairs. Successful and ethical business practices beget successful businesses.
Kym Gordon Moore is a creative marketing strategist for Moore 2 It Productions and coordinates cost effective, creative marketing packages for budget conscious new authors and new small business owners. http://www.moore2itproductions.com She is the author of the eBook, “Alphabet Soup: 5 Main Ingredients for Turning Words into a Bowl of Hot Topics!” Many of her articles, essays, short stories and poems appeared in a variety of magazines, newspapers, ezines and anthologies. http://www.kymgmoore.com
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Why most NZ businesses really suck at marketing and what to do about it
Jeff Smith
Kapiti / Wellington Business
BOOST Business coaching
