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Insights to Entrepreneurs from a Biblical Hero Noah

Be different.

Noah built the ark during the time of necessity and it was a unique ARK in order to survive the worst flood ever recorded. Same way if entrepreneurs want to survive successfully in today's global economy, they must remain unique in their respective interest areas.Wherever we see winners make sure that we take a look at them to find the difference in the way they approached things. Look at your Industry. What makes your business the best? What can you do to set you apart in the field from your competitors? Are you smarter, faster, and the most affordable option, if so, can you maintain the quality of the Product and service necessary to run profitably? These are essential questions that any business idea needs to be formulated on. 

 

Time matters: Don't miss the boat.

Entrepreneurs who make the optimum usage of time are better positioned to constantly deliver their products or services on time. From the time of decision making, growth activities or market entry of the product or service, time plays a key role. Managing the time properly is an invaluable skill, and extremely rewarding in the long run. If you can't manage time and move quickly, your competitors will prevail.

 

Plan ahead: Noah didn’t wait until it started raining.

To lead in business, one should make changes early so that you are way ahead in the survival game. Planning requires actions that have additional benefits like problem solving and risk management in the race. Even the big winners seem to learn and change their beliefs through planning activities.Look for ways to stand out from the competitors, start by describing your product or services in comparison to those of competitors. What do you offer that your competitors don't? Then devise strategies to introduce the product and service to the market. Work on factors like planning and implementing good marketing strategy.Find potential investors through networking to help get your business model off the ground.

 

Go big or go home: Noah built a BIG ark that fits all kinds of living creatures.

Your thinking drives everything. As an entrepreneur,  think BIG and turn your business into a million or billion dollar company. This will help you to see opportunities that might remain invisible to your competitors.Start envisioning everything in a bigger Picture. Where do you want to be in 5 years and why?Put your effort into innovation. This little preparation is significant because it helps one go a long way.

 

Expect critics: I am sure Noah neighbours had a good laugh!

One of the biggest obstacles that gets in the way of many entrepreneurs is unfortunately the fear of criticism. Don't fear failure as long as you learn from every experience. Focus on listening to customers, not just critics. What matters is how you push through this fear in order to pursue your dreams. you also overcome these criticisms when you find a right mentor to share your ideas or problems with. 

 

Build a diverse Team:

One of the major reasons behind start-up failure is the absence of the right team. Get the right people onboard to build a great team. It takes great leadership and effective company culture to build such a highly potent team.Map your organizational requirements with your job role and Invest your time in team building, hire different personalities than just by your own that helps you build a team that can overcome any challenging  struggles.

 

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