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Just like the (now defunct) game show which will unceremoniously cast you out
of the game for hemming and hawing, so it is with the fast paced world of
e-commerce. If you want to succeed, you must arrive prepared.
The fact is that we can all be our own worst enemy especially when the
unexpected arises. In cyber-business, it's a given that many unexpected
situations will arise. So now is the time to arm yourself with the tools to
succeed and become the power link in your business building campaign.
Consider the following situations before they arise:
1.
Too Much Success.
Yes, indeed, even too much of a good thing too fast can overwhelm you and
put your business into a downslide. Be prepared to say no when you have
reached your capacity. Better yet, start a waiting list. This little
technique will make you more popular, not less, and give you the breathing
room you need to grow at a stable pace.
2.
Slow Times.
Every business has an ebb and flow. Be prepared for it. When business picks
up and begins building at the speed of light, don't be surprised when a
month comes around when it's slow as a snail. The key is not to panic. Every
business has months that are fast paced, months that are average, and months
that are slow. Make a spreadsheet of this year's progress and then watch it
repeat itself next year. The numbers may be different, but speed is likely
to be about the same. Prepare for it. During the slow months either count
your blessings and take a vacation or use the time to improve your own
business model.
3.
The Terminally Grouchy Customer.
We all have them. Keep in mind that some people will always find a reason to
complain, to be angry, or to be difficult. Plan on it now and you'll be
better prepared to deal with them when the time comes. Make the logical
decisions now about which terminally grouchy customers might be worth
keeping, which might not be worth keeping, and how you will handle the
situation with each. Then when the time comes and the emotions hit like
fireworks, you'll be better able to keep your cool and handle the situation
professionally.
4.
The Screw Up.
Yep, it's gonna happen. While learning and growing, adapting and building
your business there will be times that you're going to really mess something
up. Keep it mind, that's it's human and we have all been through it. Seek
support at the point of impact from someone with business savvy and a
nurturing touch. Then forgive yourself, promise to do better next time, and
most importantly, move on. Those that hold on to their mistakes will
eventually lose. So let go, and remember it's our mistakes that teach us the
most.
Foreseeing life's little mishaps before they happen can help us to deal
with them and keeping moving forward. Don't wait, plan for those situations
now and you empower yourself to always be the navigator of your business and
it's success.
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