There are millions of business opportunities which one can invest in. The main reason why new businesses fail is because many investors put their money in opportunities which they can not identify with. It is not how good the opportunity looks, but how much will you earn and how safe it is.
Every opportunity that comes your way is not for you. I have seen people failing in a particular business and close down, while others succeed in the same business and conditions. Now, what happens? The truth is that there is no magic in business. If you can not succeed in it, look for another. The problem is identifying the other because may end up in another mess.
In coming up with the best opportunity, there are specific factors that you have to put into consideration. First, it is obvious that you will look at the returns. Thou this might be the main consideration, do not be quick to invest on this grounds only.
The risk factor is also important. You must know how big the chances for survival of your business are. Of course, high risk businesses earn much profit. But remember that it may be too risky that you end up loosing even before you get any returns.
You must consider the government policy on the business. Some businesses like drug trafficking earn high profits but are illegal. Do not engage I such businesses; you will end up loosing in the long run.
Capital to be invested is another factor. Do you have enough resources for the business? An opportunity may have very good prospects but require money that you do not have.
EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION
Everyone is a leader in his own ability and capacity. The success behind any kind of organization is effective leadership and administration. However, there are people who are born as leaders but it's important to note that leadership and administration is an art and every art can be learnt. I have met many people who never thought of being leaders but have effectively learnt the art of leadership and emerged as leaders to be admired.
In any kind of leadership, the first area of effective administration is the administration of funds. Be it in business, government departments, church or any other kind of organization, you will have the most effective leadership if you learn to use the funds properly. If any of your employees wants to paralysis your operations and bring down decades your leadership, the first place to target is your finance or/and accounting department. Your employees in this area should therefore be people of integrity and who have internalized the vision of your organization.
The second area that determines how effective you will be in your leadership is managing people. The human resource directly affects the operations of your organization. You must begin by placing every employee in the department where he/she will work best. You therefore begin by identifying where to place your staff. This means that an effective leader is close his or her staff and spends time them. After placing them in their rightful places, you need to monitor their performance. Performance of your staff is closely tied to motivation. Every employee needs to be motivated. This entails different strategies. Know which kind of motivation to use. It is not necessary to promise your staff a reward for good performance. This may bring in unhealthy competition, hatred and lack of cooperation between staff who want to out-do each other. Therefore reward unexpectedly.
Motivation may be as cheap to the organization as recognition, but make sure you recognize a staff in the midst of others. Do not do it in a closed office. It may not serve the purpose. Other strategies may include promotions, gifts, added responsibilities and increase in salary. You must also ensure that your staffs are working as a team. Working together ensures the staffs are focused towards the goals of the organization.
Effective leaders give an ear to every stakeholder of the organization. Know that the whole organization is looking on you to give direction. Begin by listening to every stakeholder then give a direction. Sometimes it's necessary to give directions basing on what you believe is best for the organization regardless of other peoples views. But this should not be always because it does not mean that you are always right. Conflict resolution strategies are important. Know that there will always arise conflicts. The win/win strategy works best for most organizations. Therefore make sure that each of the conflicting parties does not feel offended.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
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