Comments on: Business Management Advice: Why Your Small Business Needs To Fail

By: Allentown Small Business Accountants

Allentown Small Business Accountants — Thu, 26 May 2011 04:04:42 +0000

Sometimes, it takes a lot of guts to succeed in a business. Risk is also an important thing to do when running a business. There are times that you need to risk a part of it to be able to reach your goal.

Bottomline, there are really ups and downs in business. What matters is, you get up and learn from your mistakes. And, listen to your staff. It helps!

Aurora Mesner

By: Tracy Mc Manamon

Tracy Mc Manamon — Wed, 11 May 2011 02:39:07 +0000

There is a very common saying. Try and Try Till You Succeed. But when it comes to business and investment, one has got to be careful. I believe we should not be driven by passion to start a small business. Market research and competitor analysis is a must.

By: Hyperion

Hyperion — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:48:47 +0000

I agree. Iâ€™ve got a brother who runs a small business locally and he failed â€“ repeatedly â€“ at the start. Heâ€™s always told me that it was his failure that led him to success. He always remained positive and learned from his failures, too

By: Rick @ Abstract Photography

Rick @ Abstract Photography — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:05:22 +0000

I agree. I’ve got a brother who runs a small business locally and he failed – repeatedly – at the start. He’s always told me that it was his failure that led him to success. He always remained positive and learned from his failures.

By: Stephen Law SL-Freelance

Stephen Law SL-Freelance — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:07:26 +0000

Hi Dawud,
Stephen Law, Telemarketing Expert here – I agree with you that not everyone gets it right first time, but using that knowledge can prove vital in succeeding the next time.

Like you, I’ve been around the block a few times – so we can help others to avoid making the same mistakes and win faster.

Kind regards,
Stephen SL-Freelance

By: Marianne@ 10Mega Pixel Digital Camera

Marianne@ 10Mega Pixel Digital Camera — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:03:49 +0000

It really does not need to fail before you can learn the lesson. Just open your eyes and look around to see what is really happening and what you need on your business.

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By: Criminal Justice Degree

Criminal Justice Degree — Tue, 25 May 2010 22:01:45 +0000

You present a really interesting perspective. No one wants to fail, but there is a lot that can be learned in the process. I’d prefer to watch others fall short and learn from their mistakes, but you’re right – it’s not the same experience.

By: Suzanne Costa

Suzanne Costa — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:24:23 +0000

Fantastic article! I especially love your second point regarding hunger for success. Only until you’ve confronted failure will you figure out if you’re in it for the long haul- and sometimes it’s that kind of slap in the face that an entrepreneur really needs in order to figure out if they’re truly in it to win it. Thanks for the post!

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Suzanne Costa- alternative to liposuction — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:38:59 +0000

What a wonderful and inspiring post! The idea that when you fail, youâ€™re forced to change, evaluate and reevaluate why what you tried didnâ€™t work is invaluable. By conveying that failure isn’t necessarily a bad thing is very inspiring. Thanks!

By: Pinpoint Benefits

Pinpoint Benefits — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:56:32 +0000

I completely agree with all the pitch tips you have mentioned here, especially number four. Practicing your speech before hand will give you confidence, help you work out all the kinks, and help you prepare for any foul ups.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:21:47 +0000

I agree as well. The trick to getting out of a failure situation is to remember that all things happen for a reason, and it’s not about going back & doing a quick fix-up job. It takes patience, reflection, and gumption in order to take the steps necessary to deal with problems so they don’t happen again.
Great reminder from Tiger Woods, btw.
Regardless of what “failures” are going on in his own life, he’s still a master of the golf game.

By: AlexandriaPropertyManagement

AlexandriaPropertyManagement — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:30:27 +0000

I totally agree. One of the things we’ve noticed is that you really get the most out of it if you sit back and examine what your fatally flawed assumptions were. Help in identifying the underlying assumptions, possibly unspoken or unrealized by you, on which you are basing your chosen course of action, is something that can totally revolutionize your decision-making process….

By: Mandeloperation

Mandeloperation — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:15:25 +0000

Nice and interesting article, thank you for sharing. Please keep on blogging.

Best regards.

By: Carey

Carey — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:12:00 +0000

I reflect back on my several failures often, using them as motivation and reminders as I continue in the direction of success. In this Internet age, we definitely have to fail fast and often as we refine our approaches. Thanks for the thoughtful words, which I was lucky enough to find at the beginning of a new year!

By: Small Business Marketing

Small Business Marketing — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:44:22 +0000

The old maxim “Try, try, try until you succeed” really means after every failure, learn from your mistakes, take corrective action, then try again until you succeed.

This is a very well written piece. Thanks.

By: Roger Hamilton

Roger Hamilton — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:09:40 +0000

This is an interesting and informative. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing.

By: Yale Zeuqsalev

Yale Zeuqsalev — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:14:33 +0000

I cannot agree with you more. My first business venture was a failure as well. But had I not known failure, I don’t think I would know how to overcome the issues that come my way now.

Also, in business, it’s important to remember that no issues which can’t be resolved. Perhaps, sometimes we’re having a difficulty resolving the problem because we don’t stop and take some time to determine what really the problem is. If this happens, sit down and write down all the issues and the possible solutions next to it. You’ll be surprised to see that what you thought an issue isn’t one after all.

By: Ajay

Ajay — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:11:41 +0000

Absolutely correct, More Small Business Failed, Reason is They Not Stedy with their Business. First they Need To Learn Everything With Particular business ethics, its Necessary

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