Business leaders around the world are now focusing intently on the aim and challenges for the next 12 months as 2016 arrives. From the implementation of plans to further stretch the growth of companies and in taking care of problems that will need to be overcome, these sure-fire business tips and trivia will inspire you more to grow your business, especially for start-ups.
Business leaders and rock music legends that were profiled in 2015 for the BBC's The Boss slot share their thought on operating and setting up a business in 2016.
Manager of pop stars like Tinie Tempah and Jessie j, Dumi Oburota states that you must have a clear objective and must understand the DNA of your business. What you put in is what you get out of it and to not take "no" or "cant" as an answer. Socialize and network within the industry you want to thrive in.
Founder of Global fruit juice bar chain Boost Juice, Janine Allis shares that you need to build your business the right way for the right reasons, if its only the money you are after then you will only have a business for a short term. Building a business on passion and hard work, and surrounding yourself with great interesting people is the recipe for success.
Gene Simmons the bassist and the business brain of rock band Kiss shares that you must revisit your list of friends and get rid of all your loser friends. Loser friends would imply to those who drink too much and get high. Like vampires they will suck the lifeblood out of you. That may not leave you with very many friends by in business your friends will not be much help he says. Work, it's a good word.
Jacqueline Gold, Chief executive of Ann Summers shares that you must be digitally minded and that digital is a vital part of any business now, it goes beyond just having a good website and being on social media. Consumers want a digital experience across all elements of any business they engage with, and they want it to be unified. You also need diversity; think about how your business can grow and diversify in to new areas. Always look for new ways to evolve the brand but make sure this reflect your customers demographic.
Alex Cheatle, co-founder of concierge business Ten group states that when leading your business, focus on what make you stand out and different, not only what is generic. This will allow you team, customers and suppliers to "buy in" to why your business matters, and why it is worth joining and staying and working with.
