What does it take ?

Fuzzy · #1 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 19:14

What does it take to be a successful business man/woman ?

Determination
Enthusiasm

there are plenty more so let's be having you............................

Tigglet · #2 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 19:16

perseverance
commitment
patience
motivation

boxby · #3 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 19:19

Money, money, money.

frockery · #4 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 19:41

chocolate

and, in all seriousness:

moral support from family/friends
good contacts
willingness to learn
flexibility
tolerance
A1 business advice forums

Andy Trish · #5 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 20:08

all of the above, plus great customer care. without customers you cannot be a good businessman

Tigglet · #6 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 20:10

Quote:

without customers you cannot be a good businessman

....or woman

Andy Trish · #7 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigglet

....or woman

oops, sorry, didn't mean to cause offence.

some of my customers are absolutely fantastic business women, most of them are better than the men.

Lynn my wife is a really clever, dedicated business woman and I know some of you women on this forum will do far better than some of us blokes.

Phew, time for a chocolate break.....