Comments on: Six tips to creating a business that means something https://www.womenonbusiness.com/six-tips-to-creating-a-business-that-means-something/ Business Women Expertise, Tips, Advice and More to Build Winning Careers and Brands Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:39:32 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 By: Maureen https://www.womenonbusiness.com/six-tips-to-creating-a-business-that-means-something/#comment-4970 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:39:32 +0000 http://www.womenonbusiness.com/?p=4428#comment-4970 You are certainly correct in your thoughts. Keep it up!

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By: Kristina Shands https://www.womenonbusiness.com/six-tips-to-creating-a-business-that-means-something/#comment-4969 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:02:51 +0000 http://www.womenonbusiness.com/?p=4428#comment-4969 Chris,

Thanks so much for the comment. I agree with you 100%. Giving for the sake of serving is always a good thing and always returns big dividends. If I know something that could greatly benefit someone else, then how can I withhold it from them? The law of reciprocity is a powerful, and smart, business tool.

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By: Chris Eastvedt https://www.womenonbusiness.com/six-tips-to-creating-a-business-that-means-something/#comment-4968 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:33:11 +0000 http://www.womenonbusiness.com/?p=4428#comment-4968 This is an excellent post; everyone benefits from generosity.

I believe in giving without expectations and sometimes get criticized for it. I’m told not to give things away because people will steal my ideas. I’m not supposed to offer more than the agreement because people will take advantage and I’ll lose money. I’m not supposed to talk about failing because I’ll lose respect. It’ll never end.

My business model is designed to attract people, not repel them. I won’t worry if someone uses my idea. Ideas aren’t important, it’s the execution that counts. If someone takes advantage of me once, I won’t work with them again- problem solved. If someone is turned off because I admit to my mistakes, hey, obviously not a good match there- better to know that sooner than later.

My business practices don’t need to be loved by everyone, only like-minded people who respect what I have to offer. If they appreciate what I bring to the table, they’ll recommend me. I couldn’t ask for higher praise than that.

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