10 tips for businesses stuck in survival mode

10 tips for businesses stuck in survival mode

Many small business owners start out as sole proprietors with a great idea that they build a business around. The focus quickly moves to making the business profitable or at the very least, keeping one's head above water before personal financing runs out. During this period, there is often no clear distinction between the business and the person running it.

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Aug 24, 2012
What's your Striving Style?
The Adventurer Striving Style Type Illustration
The Adventurer

Adventurers get their need to be sponta­neous met by being in constant activity and are action-oriented individuals. 

The Artist Striving Style Type Illustration
The Artist

Artists get their need to be creative met by creating or being surrounded by beauty; they imagine a perfect ideal and then strive to create it. 

The Intellectual Striving Style Type Illustration
The Intellectual

Intellectuals meet their need to be knowl­edgeable by engaging in continuous learning, conceptual clarity, and self-mastery. 

The Leader Striving Style Type Illustration
The Leader

Leaders get their need to be in control met by “taking charge” and organizing people, activities and work. 

The Performer Striving Style Type Illustration
The Performer

Performers get their need to be recognized met by seeking center stage and are energetic, charming and enthusiastic. 

The Socializer Striving Style Type Illustration
The Socializer

Socializers get their need to be connected met by being with people, building networks and getting involved. 

The Stabilizer Striving Style Type Illustration
The Stabilizer

Stabilizers meet their need to be secure by meeting societal and familial expectations and are very loyal people.

The Visionary Striving Style Type Illustration
The Visionary

Visionaries meet their need to be percep­tive by seeking to attain awareness, understanding and continuous improvement. 

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