Five golden rules to operate a startup

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Connie Holt

A startup business is a raw dream that tries to capitulate on hard work, efforts and money spent. There are thousands of startups mushroomed all around the world but little taste success. It is just because of the operations rather than your business idea. Even if you have a terrific business plan you might fail but you can run a very common business with the excellent operation. Here are five golden rules to operate a startup.

Let Investment take back seat

The capital is very important in the startup business, but it is not everything to run. You are bound to face problems, but you cannot just look back and judge it. I personally feel that lack of investment at the starting is not disappointing but a learning opportunity that can help you to handle cases and learn from it.

Start doing

It is very true that you must plan to do something before you end up in doing business, but it is also true that you must implement it. I have seen many cases where a person plans to publish a book and end up in writing them. So, planning is crucial but the action is even more important. If you work then only you come to know whether you are moving in right direction.

Invest where you can earn

Spending money in proven course is very important. You do not have huge capital so invest wisely. You should invest only where it touches the customer. That always depends upon the business you are doing. I have witnessed scenarios where people waste their money in not so important things. Suppose you are a restaurateur then you must spend to get a prime location. Your interior decorations may not be noticed if you are choosing a remote location.

Spend money where you have hint of success

Analyzing the business prospective is very important in startups. I feel this is significant in terms of profit if business as well. If I take the example of the restaurant again then it will be clearer. If there are many multi-cuisine restaurants in the same area then chances of success are very less, if you open another multi-cuisine restaurant. It is better to change the location or open a dedicated restaurant like Chinese or Mexican. You should have an idea that no one else has at least in your territory. That is the secret of the successful business.

Do what generates revenue

I see people spending lots if time in reviewing the spreadsheet or holding administrative talks. Well, these can certainly wait till you generate decent revenue. You must focus on the important things like customer engagement, product enhancement or feedback implementation. Your time should be devoted to the work that generates revenue. There are people who waste time at the golf course just to build the network, but that is just dangerous for your startup.

It is easy to start a business, but it is equally difficult to run it. So, make sure you follow the rules to take your dream further.

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How to remain competitive in life

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Connie Holt

There was a time when it was enough to be educated to succeed in life. I have seen people who are not at all employable now; enjoyed high ranked position at times when the level of competition was low.

But is that possible at the current date? Well certainly not

The time has now turned into a running machine which is at competition at all the time and everyone seems to be lagging behind. In this fast and ever changing industry, one needs to be in the hunt always. For this, you just need to make yourself competitive and maintain it throughout. If you are not competitive then you may end up like any other boy back in the town perhaps. If anyone can make a difference to it, thats you. It is not easy to remain competitive all the time, but it is very much required. There are few things that you should keep in mind to remain competitive all the time.

  1. Self-Confidence
    This is the most important part of any person in life. Now it is the era of Survival of the fittest and if you do not have the courage to fight out, then you are not the one everyone is looking for. It is pretty simple to understand that if you are driven by yourself, then you cannot be stopped. However, you need to be energetic about your efforts, enthusiastic about the prospective and challenging for the upcoming hurdles. The more trust you put on yourself, the better competitor you become in life.
  2. Adaptation
    A person, who cant adapt, cant survive. The life is changing every time with the world is changing. It may not be very easy to do random adaptation but this is the most important stage of the life. Adaptation is the process of bettering yourself with circumstances. There will be stages which in all means will be unfavorable but you need to settle in there and hang in to do even better. The patience is important for adaptation. If you want everything right now, right away, then you are in big trouble.
  3. Competency
    The world remembers only successful people and if you want to be among them then you need to be competent. You have to be versatile and ready for everything to stay alive in the contest. You must hang in there until you are done. The level of competency should be increased every possible time.
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Learning
Learning is a continuous process and you have to do it in every stage of life to remain competitive. Each stage, whether success or failure teaches you something in life. This should not be ignored and that can boost your chances. To remain competitive, it is not forbidden to make mistakes but one must not repeat mistakes. The more mistakes you commit, the more you learn and the better you become.

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Why people should rent limos more often

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Connie Holt

There are many reasons and occasions people rent limos for. Some of them only do it for special events such as proms, weddings or different parties that they need to attend. However, there are other people who do this on a regular basis, and Im here to tell you why.

First of all, lets all just agree that travelling with a limo is by far the most luxurious and fabulous way to get from point A to point B . To my mind, travelling with a limo even beats private jets or yachts. After experiencing a ride in a Montreal limousine, there was just something about it that makes it totally amazing. It may be the fact that apart from being the most incredibly luxurious way of travelling, it is also very affordable, not much different than the cost of renting a regular, boring car.

Second of all, the minute you decide to rent a limo, you can start calling yourself a worry ? free person. Just imagine not having to deal with annoying things like traffic lights, oncoming traffic or even fueling the vehicle. Once the burden of driving has been lifted from your shoulders, you can definitely say hello to alcohol. And it seems like common sense to enjoy a glass of delicious, sizzling champagne while you are in a limo. I hope you realize that you wouldnt have been able to do that if you were the one driving.

Oh, and speaking about drinking and driving, you dont even have to worry about being the designated driver. All the members of your party are now equally entitled to have a drink or two, without having to worry about it.

One other great thing when it comes to renting limousines is the fact that you no longer have to worry about being on time. Thats because the first thing the limo renting company will do is establish a route and a timetable that you and the driver have to stick to. How cool is that? You just tell them when to pick you up and where to drop you off, and you are set. And if you do want to be a bit fashionably late, you can always take the limo for a spin around town. This way you will definitely enjoy the view, especially since the drivers surely know what they are doing and what are the most interesting places to see.

And there you have it, just a few of the advantages of renting a limo on a regular basis. You dont need special occasions to feel like Madonna or Beyonce. You just need to make a call and all your problems will be miraculously solved. So even if it is a date, a business meeting or a simple Saturday night, now you know the best way to travel and the most effective way to draw a bit of attention to yourself.

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Life Productivity Tips

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Connie Holt
Happy business team applauding together

It is very hard to separate your professional and personal life; the battle is always there between these two. The key to be happy in life is to make your life more productive and to find some time for yourself.? The moment we stop learning, the productivity of your life reduces. Giving equal attention to personal and professional life can be a little difficult, but there should be a balance between them. Being too professional or being too personal, both are not good for life productivity. There will always be workload in our life, but how you manage your work is the most important thing. There are some cool tips for you to make your work easier

Use App

There are hundreds of app available?to handle your daily life task. You cant keep everything in your head even if you try. So let a smart app do the work for you. You will find lots of To Do list applications in Playstore or Appstore. These apps are developed to keep a note of your daily task so you can remove the load from your head. You wont miss out anything when something is constantly reminding you to do it. Be smart and use a app to improve your work productivity. It is not about working too much; it is about working smart.

Accept Challenges

There is no excitement is doing what you are doing regularly. By nature, human mind gets used to certain things and anything outside that will feel like a new challenge. New challenge will bring fear and uncertainty in your mind. So the best thing to do is to accept it, regular things can wait. The more you give priority to your new challenges, the more your mind become fearless. It becomes ready to accept new challenges and to adapt.

Get Help

It is not necessary to do everything on your own. You can always get help from others. There is no shame in asking for help. It doesnt represent vulnerability, in fact if shows you are not afraid to ask. Working with team will increase your work productivity. Time is very important factor of life, so you should not waste any by doing all by yourself. You can ask for help if you think you need it. Everyone start small, but eventually the pressure is too much handle all by yourself.

Learn to Say No

Saying no to something is very important in your life. Being modest is not about saying yes to everything even if you dont agree with that. You dont want to die with regret, and regret comes from saying yes to everybody and everything. Saying is not about being rude, it is about being honest. Life is too short to have lots of regrets in it. The more you learn to say no, the happier and productive you will be.

So above are some important tips you should follow to improve your work productivity. Also remember to keep healthy, it more important than anything else.

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Tips For Positive Thinking

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Connie Holt

Negative thinking is something we all carry with us; it is very hard to overcome these thoughts. The feeling is of negativity is like a prey hunting us and it is successful in most cases. So we have to fight hard to keep our minds away from negative thinking.? There are many reasons behind these kind of thinking. Sometimes negative thinking comes from our experience and past. We try to remove these thoughts from our minds every day, but it is an easy task. But it is not impossible, here are some tips for you to remove negative thinking from your mind.

Yoga

The practice of regular yoga is very effective to fight negative thinking. Many studies have shown that,? doing yoga can free your mind from stress. Meditation is also very effective to release your mind from stress and tension. Our life is very busy now a days and there is pressure and tension everywhere. So the negativity will arise out of nowhere, without you knowing it. Thinking too much will lead to negative thinking.? So do yoga and meditation, it will take your mind away from outside world and you will feel a relief in your mind.

Smile

Smiling doesnt look like a difficult activity to release your negative thoughts. But the truth is somehow opposite. The easy task of smiling regular is becoming very difficult for us. Smile is the best therapy for you to release negative thinking. If you find it hard to smile, you can practice it in front of mirror. Scientists have shown that regular smiling will give you relief from daily stress. It doesnt take a lot?of effort to smile, it even fewer muscles than making a sad face. So smile regularly to release your mind from negative thoughts.

Positive Thinking

It is very hard to think positive if your surrounding people or environment is talking about negativity all day. The feeling of negative thinking is contagious. Once you feel everyone around you has negativity in their mind, you mind will naturally think about negativity most of the time. So find a company which has positive thinking people. People who love to think about the brighter side, talk about it and even encourage you that way. Being surrounded by people with positive thoughts will allow you to discover more positive things about your life.

Help People

There is no better feeling when you can help someone and they appreciate your help. If you are not familiar with this feeling, you should help more people. Helping someone will take your mind from bad thoughts and think more about the brighter side of other people character. Life is not about you only, it also about the people around you. Try to feel their thoughts, help them if they need any. The feeling of helping someone encourage positive thinking in our minds and overcome negative thinking.

Above are some tips to focus your mind more towards positive thinking. Follow these tips, you will see the result.

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Personal growth tips that work well

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Connie Holt
  1. Be present

I know it sounds difficult, but you need to focus on the present time. Pay attention to the person who is talking to you or get involved in the activity which you have participated in.

  1. Dont worry about other peoples opinion

This was extraordinary for me. When I quit stressing over what others thought about me, how they may judge me, or how my choices may baffle individuals, I was able to enjoy my life and become myself fully.

  1. Focus on fewer thingshttp://www.wikihow.com/Think-Positively

Rather than cram your life with too many activities, try to focus on just few things. But, give your full attention to it and engage in that particular task.

  1. Redefine failure

Some people get extremely depressed when they fail in something. But I have learnt that it is necessary to accept failure to move on in life.

  1. Rewire your brain

If we constantly think about negative situations and be self-critical, then we rewire our brain to acknowledge these thoughts. Hence it is up to us to practice positive thinking and believe in self-respect and self-love. Further to that, motive yourself that you are good in certain activity or you feel beautiful.

  1. Stop panicking

You may feel like life is such a big battle. Somebody tells some random things to hurt, and we react with resentment. Something terrible happens in our day, and we get disappointed and unsettled. Rather than battling against the individual or circumstance, simply watch and offer no battle.

Simplify everything

Life is turning out to be more demanding and complicated. We are over-burden with data and information. We continue purchasing stuff. We tackle more duties and commitments. Its stifling. Toning it down would be best. Less feels freeing, open, and light. Dispose of stuff, streamline your calendar to the couple of most essential things, discharge individuals who are sapping your time and vitality.

  1. Define your values

To carry on with a completely realized life, we require guideposts to assist us with settling on choices and set objectives. Our center qualities are those guideposts. These qualities are the most essential standards for your life, and each real life choice and activity ought to bolster or mirror these qualities.

  1. Have a beginners mind

You are never too rich, too smart, too old or too powerful to learn something from each and every person.

  1. Show generosity and great conduct

Generosity and conduct are underrated. Its so natural to just be benevolent to individuals, to talk warmly, to give a gentle smile and recognize them. Its good to say thank you or help people when they are in need.

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