Business Owners Profit from Childs Play: Part 2 of 2
How can eight lessons we learned as kids lead to grown-up success? Our list continues...
Harry Truman once said he found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it. Business doesnt always work that way. However, the lessons of our childhood provide a foundation upon which to build our lives and our companies. Dont miss the first three lessons in Grow Your Business On Childs Play Part 1:
4. Go forward by moving ahead.
As a kid, you probably watched ducks swim across a pond, barely rippling the surface. Underneath the water, the ducks were paddling like crazy to stay afloat. Learn from them. Its a sink or swim worldsuccessful businesses know this and keep paddling ahead.
5. Be childlike in your approach to problems.
Many situations demand unorthodox solutions. Dont be afraid to think outside the box.
6. Ask for help.
Know when and where to get helpeven if things are running smoothly. Amass your resources, and find opportunities to network. Expand your business knowledge by taking classes, attending seminars, going to trade shows, and joining professional organizations.
7. Admit your shortcomings.
Kids learn its better to tell the truth. Admit when you dont know something. More often than not, clients will be impressed that you can admit you dont know everything. Just get them answers in a reasonable timeframe.
8. Learn other peoples rules and how you can benefit.
Not everyone plays by the same rules. And some businesspeople are more ethical than others. You can guard against harmful strategies by learning how to play others games. In some cases, you might not want to play at all.
Nurturing a successful business requires dealing with every situation to the best of your abilities. Dont be afraid to seek out help. And keep paddling (even if its behind your desk). One final thought: A positive attitude is essential to success. So heed the ancient proverb that says Dont open a shop unless you know how to smile.
How can childs play grow your business?
Go back to Grow Your Business On Childs Play Part 1 by RK Auto Group.
Thomas Kline is Controller of RK Auto Group (RK Buick, RK Chevrolet, RK Subaru, RK Scion, and RK Toyota). RK Chevrolet is the recipient of Chevrolet Motor Divisions coveted Service Supremacy Award four years in a row. This is an award, which less than 400 of the nation's 5,000 Chevrolet dealers have won. RK Auto Group has been included in the Wards Auto list of top 500 U.S. car dealers; and has received the prestigious "Genuine Leaders Award" for excellence in sales, service, and customer satisfaction. The dedication of each employee at RK Chevrolet, RK Buick, RK Subaru, RK Scion and RK Toyota made these awards possible.
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Tom Kline is Controller of RKAutoGroup.net (RK Buick, RK Chevrolet, RK Subaru, RK Scion and RK Toyota).
During his 15-year tenure Kline has worked in the Sales Department of RK Auto Group, Parts, Service and Body Shop, Leasing, Collections, and Management Information Services.
RK Auto Group, located in Southeast Virginia, has been recognized as one of the top 100 Chevrolet dealerships in the nation. Founded in 1964, this award-winning dealership sells approximately 9,000 vehicles per year.
RK Chevrolet is the recipient of Chevrolet Motor Divisions coveted Service Supremacy Award four years in a row. This is an award which less than 8% of the nation's Chevrolet dealers have won. In 1998, RK received the prestigious "Genuine Leaders Award" for excellence in sales, service, and customer satisfaction.
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