KEYS TO SUCCESS

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KEYS TO SUCCESS
Entrepreneur Keys to Success
Eddy Groves ABC Learning Centres (Early Childhood Learning) Be committed to your cause and continue to improve the structures you have in place Make your brand stand for something Make people feel that you are there for them Create a positive environment, make sure you look after your staff Create staff consistency, do things that make them want to stay and add stability to the company
Robert Gerard Clipsal (Electrical Accessories) Patience Dedication Persistence
Bob Thorn Super Cheap Auto (Autoparts Accessories) Setting clear, precise goals
Lisa McGuigan Tempus Two (Winemaker) Be creative Be patient Have passion and be flexible Be accountable for everything you do Find the perfect balance between romance and reality
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KEYS TO SUCCESS
Entrepreneur Keys to Success
Jonathan Barouch Fastflowers.com.au (International Flower Deliveries) Provide great service Provide a unique, distinctive service Dont take no for an answer Believe in yourself Promote yourself and your business as much as you can
Cathy Pearce Cathy Joyne Developments (Real Estate Property Development) Motivation would have to be at the top Persistence, I never give up I see that challenges and obstacles can be overcome I dream big Im certainly not limited by anyone else's feelings I believe in myself and Im keen
Katherine Sampson Health Habits (Sandwich Bars) Take a chance Have mentors Continuously educate yourself Have time for your family Have time for yourself
Peter Brown WestNet (I.T Service Provider) Knowledge Passion Financial stability Leadership skills Hard work
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KEYS TO SUCCESS
Entrepreneur Keys to Success
Carolyn Creswell Carmans Muesli (Gourmet Muesli) Do what you say you are going to do Be ethical and true to yourself Keep a tight rein on your costs and financials Be organised Be passionate
Adam Davis Tribeca (Financial Services Education) Be open and responsive to change Focus on getting things done Act with integrity, and hold your values Know where youre heading, have a vision Have fun and be passionate
Dan Wales Matt Lennox Wellbeing (Health Bar) Never compromise on quality, that includes franchisees, locations, training, partners and suppliers Stick with what you believe in Know where you want to go Dont take no for an answer If something is unavailable, find it or develop it yourself
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KEYS TO SUCCESS
Entrepreneur Keys to Success
Craig Winkler MYOB Maintaining your integrity and making sure youre always considering the ethical implications Be innovative Have fun
Justine Absalom Eventix (Event Management Ticketing) Dedication and commitment A good idea The ability to brand To take that branding into the marketplace and get the message across To find a niche within an existing market
Michael Dell Dell Inc (PC I.T Equipment) Trust We keep our commitments to each other and our stakeholders Integrity We do the right thing without compromise. We avoid even the appearance of impropriety Honesty What we say is true and forthcoming, not just technically correct Judgment We think before we act and consider the consequences of our actions Respect We treat people with dignity and value their contributions. We maintain fairness in all relationships Courage We speak up for what is right Responsibility We accept the consequences of our actions. We admit our mistakes and quickly correct them
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KEYS TO SUCCESS
Entrepreneur Keys to Success
Ben Macpherson Artists and Entertainment Group (Artist Management Services) Persistence lots of hard work. Never giving up on your vision is a sure way to succeed eventually Honest communication with business shareholders. People will be supportive respectful if you are straight with them. The ones who run when you give them the bad news are not the ones you want involved anyway Supportive investors/shareholders. Without a few of my investors in this business, we wouldnt be here. You need big supporters like these because no one can do anything truly worthwhile completely alone A supportive family relationship. Ditto above. Having a great personal platform will give you the strength ability to weather the storms and go the distance (critical) Focus on people. Hiring the right ones and bring them close, ridding yourself of the wrong ones. People are everything. My philosophy is that Ive got better things to do than hang out all day with people I dont think are great. Be ruthless. You will enjoy work more and the rest of your team will value the fact that you have a zero tolerance for Muppets
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KEYS TO SUCCESS
Entrepreneur Keys to Success
Peter Butterly (Property Investment Development) I have to be passionate about the investment or I dont get involved Dont go in half-hearted. I always back the investment to the limit Move swiftly when the opportunity arises. In the property market, timing is everything Know you market. Then get to know it better I believe the harder you work, the luckier you get. Work hard.
Mark Alexander-Erber PUBBOY (Pub Hotel Management) Keep a level head Save some money for a rainy day Look after your staff Reward yourself Be honest and loyal
Matthew Penfold Business Franchise Group (Franchise Management Support) Trust Teamwork Confidence Passion Balance of life
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KEYS TO SUCCESS
Entrepreneur Keys to Success
Greg Stokes Barokes (Winemaker Wine in a can) Have the drive to see something through to the end Start with a vision and believe in it Have the determination to make the business work Believe in yourself and the quality of your product Have the determination to overcome any obstacle that is put in front of you
Gemme Kelly Emma Brown Staff it (Staff Recruitment) Be good at what you do Lose your ego in business and seek advice Network Invest in your education Surround yourself with good people