7 Tips For Business Success By Tim Ferriss

Introduction

Here are my top seven tips for starting and growing a business:

• Don’t be afraid to fail.
• Learn how to ask good questions. 3. Emphasize quantity over quality in the beginning. 4. Keep track of your wins and losses when figuring out what to do next; focus on small wins first, then bigger ones later on down the line 5) Know how much time you really have (and don’t waste it). 6) Work on your business, not just in it! 7) Build your network first and foremost (make sure you know people who can help you before asking them for favors).

Don’t be afraid to fail.

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is that failure isn’t the end of the world. It’s a chance to learn, grow and become stronger than before. When you fail, ask yourself what you can do differently next time? Then try again!

I also think it’s important not to fear failure; if you do something new or different that doesn’t work out for whatever reason (and there will always be reasons), then don’t worry about it too much – just move on and keep trying until eventually one thing sticks!

Learn how to ask good questions.

A good question can help you get a better answer, a better solution, or a better result.

Tim Ferriss has the following advice:

• Ask questions that will help you understand the situation better.
• Ask questions that will help you get a better solution to the problem at hand.
• Ask questions that will help you get an outcome or result that’s in line with what you want (and not just “good enough” for now).

Emphasize quantity over quality in the beginning.

The first few years of a business are the most critical. In the beginning, you should emphasize quantity over quality.

You need to start with a small number of customers who are passionate about what you’re doing and willing to give you feedback on what can be improved. That’s how we learn what our customers actually want–not by guessing or assuming things about them based on some other company’s experience or market research data (which is often useless).

The best way to get those initial customers is by being visible in person at events where your target audience hangs out, like conferences or meetups related to your industry. You could also run ads targeting potential customers when they search Google or social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter–but this can be expensive unless done carefully!

Once people have tried out your product or service through trial periods such as free trials/trips/demos etc., then ask them for honest feedback about whether it met their expectations before asking for payment information so that time isn’t wasted if there are any problems later down road due lack communication between buyer/seller throughout process.”

Keep track of your wins and losses.

To keep track of your wins and losses, you can use a journal, spreadsheet or CRM system. The latter two options are more advanced and require more time investment but they will also be more effective in the long run. If you’re just starting out with your business venture and don’t want to spend too much money on software programs yet, then using a notebook is probably your best bet – just make sure to write down everything!

Another great way to track wins and losses is by using an app like Evernote (free) or Wunderlist (free). These apps allow users to create notes from their phone or computer that sync across all devices so they can access them whenever needed – even when offline!

Know how much time you really have.

• Know how much time you really have.
• Don’t overcommit or say yes to too many things. It’s okay to say no, even if it means missing out on something you really want or being seen as a “bad employee” by your boss or colleagues. You’re not doing anyone a favor by working yourself into the ground and burning out at 30 years old (or younger). When someone asks me for help, I always ask them in return: “What can I do?” If there’s nothing that needs doing right away, then it’s up to them how they want to proceed–and often times when people are asking others for assistance they just need some guidance rather than an immediate solution anyway!

Work on your business, not just in it.

In the book, Ferriss talks about how he used to spend hours in his office just working on the business and not actually doing anything. He found that when he started working on his business instead of in it, he got more done in less time.

This can be applied to any type of work: if you are an entrepreneur or someone who works from home, take some time every day (or week) to focus on what needs to get done next for your company’s growth instead of getting caught up in all the small tasks that come with running a business. If you’re going through something like this right now, here are three things I recommend:

• Get help! If there are areas where you aren’t particularly strong or interested in spending time learning about them (like web design), hire someone who specializes in those areas so they can do it for you while also freeing up more time for other things such as marketing efforts or networking events with potential clients–or whatever else might benefit from being done by someone else besides yourself! This can also help relieve some stress since delegating responsibilities gives off an “I don’t have enough hours” vibe rather than making people think “I’m overwhelmed.”

Build your network first and foremost.

You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.

This is a quote from Tim Ferriss’s book, The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich. It can be applied to business in many ways. First, it’s important to surround yourself with people who are doing what you want to do and have been successful at it. This will help you learn from their experiences and keep them accountable for their actions (or lack thereof). Second, when starting out as an entrepreneur or freelancer, it’s important not just that your friends and family support what you do but also that they understand why it’s important for them too! You need people around who understand why building a strong network is crucial for success in any field — especially if those individuals don’t share your passion for entrepreneurship itself!

Start small and grow smartly

Start small and grow smartly.

• Start with a small goal, and make sure you have the time and resources to devote to it. If you can’t devote at least two hours per week (and preferably more), then don’t even think about starting a business until later in life when your obligations are less pressing and your family has grown up enough that they don’t need as much of your attention.
• Make sure that this new venture is something that you actually want for yourself–not just because someone else told you it would be cool or lucrative or fun, but because it aligns with what makes sense for who YOU are today and where YOUR passions lie right now!

Conclusion

There are many more tips that I could give you for success, but these seven are some of my favorites. They’re simple, actionable and easy to implement. I hope they help you achieve your goals and make your dreams come true!