Tuesday, September 18, 2012

How to stay in business...for 15 years!


Today my company, The Raven Group, Inc. enters its 15th year in business. And on a recent trip to Orlando, my husband and co-owner, Bill, and I were asked how we stayed in business this long.

The answers came easy to us so I thought I would share them with you below. They are in no particular order.

1.      Surround yourself with great people: clients, employees, colleagues and friends

2.      Be thankful for all you have

3.      Continue to add new business while retaining your existing clientele

4.      Be involved in at least one group or organization outside of your company

5.      Have a mentor or confidant

6.      Stay current of trends in and out of your industry

7.      Embrace change

8.      Examine your P&L monthly

9.      Fulfill your commitments with honesty and integrity

Since we came up with 9, what one do you have to round out the list to 10?  Please let me know what you would add to our list.

To all of my readers, thank you! You are the number one reason we are celebrating today.
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8 comments:

  1. Witt_MatthewSeptember 18, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Have a great product that you believe in.

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  2. Trudy Jean EvansSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    My dear Matt,
    This is a good one I am adding. Thank you for commenting.
    I miss you and hope this finds you doing well.
    T

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  3. Kimball StadlerSeptember 19, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    #10- have a PASSION for what you do.

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    1. Trudy Jean EvansSeptember 19, 2012 at 5:37 PM

      This is a perfect answer from you! Thanks so much for commenting.

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  4. Patrick BradySeptember 19, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Trudy. The willingness to assume all responsibility for success and failure is a key factor in succeeding as a business owner. The confidence you have in your ability n the ability of Bill is evident in your business and the success you have earned. By the way, September 18th is also the date I was hired with Allstate. Many more years of achieving your dream.

    Paddy

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    1. Trudy Jean EvansSeptember 19, 2012 at 5:39 PM

      You are so right = one must hold themself accountable for the good and not so good times.

      I am glad we celebrate this date together.

      Thanks for taking the time to comment!

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  5. Karen L. Rowe, AP, DOMSeptember 20, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Accurately identify your strengths and weaknesses so you can accentuate the first, and fortify the later.

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  6. Tim StockmanOctober 12, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Pay iy Forward. Find a local community organization that you can assist - that can do NOTHING in return - and help.

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