wey Te: wow wove a vu wy a ‘BusineblnHt ews'GNotes) BSF heyy ; Sharing The Secrets ToSuccess @ (NAPSA)—Thesecrets to success are no secret. Rather, accord- ing to the experts, small-business owners share a number of common characteristics. Plans. To succeed, a person— and a business—need well-executed plans that cover time, money, market trends and resources. Priorities. Successful small business owners tend to live a well balanced life with time for family, friends, themselves and their business. People. Success rests on action and successful people stay active and social. They get out and network, adding to their contacts andideas. Principles. Discipline, motivation and dedication tend to be associated with success. Keeping a workplace that’s separate from other responsibilities can help. e Patience. Success does not happen overnight. Experts at Americans for Financial Security (AFS)—a nonprofit organization that provides small business own- ers with information and technical assistance—encourages small business owners to learn from mistakes and challenges and stay focused on their goal. Professionalism. This in- volves making a good impression when dealing with your clients— whether in person, through the mail or on the phone. Install a business phone and consider using a voice mail system. AFSoffers its members a com- prehensive package of benefits to help small businesses succeed, including free access to profes- sional business consultants. For more information, call 1-800-92-1016 or visit the Website at www.afswebsite.org.
