Reflective Piece

When I got the assignment to start a blog, an immediate feeling of anxiety struck me. It was something that I did not have a lot of knowledge about and had no idea what my blog was going to be about, what I am going to write about or even what my topic will be. It took time for me to decide on what I was going to do, but when the idea of Mind Your Own Business entered my mind, there was no going back.

Blogging definitely taught me things that I will use for many years to come. I began to think more creative and I wanted other students to find my blog interesting and really enjoy reading it. I would sit and edit my blog for hours to get every detail perfect. The feeling of pure excitement when someone has positive comments on your post is indescribable. I learned to use blogging as a basis to share my passion, which is business. Blogging also caused many sleepless nights, because the deadlines were only a week apart and being a student it can be quite difficult to always be on top of your writing game. Besides from creative side, I also learned that blogging can be used in the classroom. Students will be able to interact with their teachers in a fun and professional way. Sharing ideas and opinions will be able to happen any time of day at any place. The blog can be a basis for very educational conversations and using the internet to broaden our horizons in a way never done before.Blogging has become a part of my life and I would definitely keep my blog updated with the things I find interesting and opening new worlds to the people who like to read my blog.

The following quote sums up my fellings about blogging perfectly:

“I will no longer let the fear of vicious comments or replies stop me from speaking what I believe to be right. I will also never give a message that everybody will agree with. I know that even my most faithful followers will never agree 100% with what I say. I also know that they know that and are fine with it.

I am done letting the bullies win. They won’t anymore. Not here.” ― Dan Pearce.

 

Keep on reading my blog, because here we Mind Our Own Business.

Educational Piece

The 5 magic steps on starting a successful business

Businesses are all around us, but what makes one business more successful than the other? A lot of factors will determine if your business is successful or not, such as your vision, mission, workers and ethics. When starting a new business, people usually do not have the necessary skills to achieve greatness. The following post will educate you on how to get the best possible start for your business.

First step

The first important step is to hire people that will make your business legal. It will be very useful to hire a lawyer, because they will organise the needed paperwork and permits.  A lawyer will also help you decide which type of business best suits your business idea, such as: Sole partnership, partnership or a closed corporation.   

Second step

It is very important to have a business plan ready when you want to start a business.  The business plan will create a clear idea of what your goal is for your business, how many finances you will need and how many employees you plan to hire.  The business plan will also be helpful if you need financial aid from the bank, because you need to present your business plan to the bank manager in order to get a loan.

Third step

When you have the necessary financial support to start your business, you need to find the perfect location. The location is important, because it is where your business will be. You need to be closest to the people who you want to do business with. Your business also needs to look presentable and people should feel comfortable visiting your business.

Fourth step

It is very important to hire the best possible employees to work at your business. Workers will play a key part in the success/failure of your business. Employees need to have the needed skills and qualification to do a certain job and they should also get along with each other. Set up interviews with possible candidates and choose the perfect team!

Fifth step

Promote, promote, promote! It is very important to promote your business. You can use the internet, newspapers, schools, radio and business cards. This way people will know of your business and you will start building a client basis. If you deliver excellent products or service, you will soon be on your way to the top.

Starting a business won’t always be easy, just remember to always stay motivated and keep your eye on the goal you have set for yourself.  Good luck on starting your own business and make sure to follow the five magic steps.

Motivational pictures to help you start your business:

Narrative Essay

The Determinable Role Model - John

I visited a business recently on behalf of a promotional company I work for part-time. The business is very successful and people are really fighting to get a position to work there.  I had an appointment with the marketing manager and they told me to wait in the reception area, where I met a very nervous interviewee, John.

 I saw John from the corner of my eye, sitting in the chair next to me. John had papers in his hand which were rattling and his leg was shaking uncontrollably.  At first I tried to ignore him, but after a few minutes I asked him why he is so nervous.  Our conversation that followed completely changed my day, maybe even my life. John told me that he was here for an interview for assistant manager of the business and that he was feeling very scared and nervous. John grew up in a very poor household and only his mother raise him. When his mother passed away it was John’s responsibility to take care of his younger brother and sister. John was motivated to change his life and succeeded in school, which led him to receiving a bursary to study business.  John passed all his subjects with a distinction all four years of his studies.

John was the most polite person I have ever met in my life with a genuinely warm heart. I nearly teared up as he told me his story. I finally understood why he was so nervous about the interview, it was because it meant so much to him and he wanted to give his brother and sister a better life and set an example for them. When John was called in for his interview, the other interviewee came out of the office and was boasting about he definitely got the job, because his father knew the owner of the business. John’s anxiety became even worse. I wished him luck and he left for the interview.

A few months I revisited the business for promotional reasons and to my delight I saw John worked there.  I thought back to the other interviewee and I realised – you shouldn’t count your chickens before they hatch. John is a very good example of a role model for young people and in my heart I hope that he reaches success in his career – and life.