Learning to succeed
December 15, 2009
What are the most important lessons that entrepreneurs have learnt in business? We asked that very same question to a variety of business owners that are part of the BNI Royal Spa. We had a variety of responses and we’d like to share those with you.
Fraser Hart works with 360 (www.360ss.com) as a web developer. 360 are web specialists based in Sevenoaks. His previous experience includes four years in development, three years with a tour operator, and one year with a gap year provider. He believes a key lesson in business has been acknowledging how much there is to learn.
“It is a constant learning experience. It is a huge cliché but the more you learn, the more you really do discover how much more there is to learn.”
Fraser has quickly found the benefit of sharing his experiences with colleagues, as well as people he meets through networking. Without the support and safety net of a large company, these people are vital when it comes to problem solving and creativity.
“There is a huge amount of benefit in talking to your peers. I cannot count the number of times I’ve been enlightened by discussing problems with a peer and having a simple solution pop up just from thinking about it from a different angle. “
Fraser also makes a good point about remaining positive when things don’t go to plan, since this also provides a valuable opportunity for learning.
“The lessons we learn dealing with the hard times make the good times and bad times more profitable.”
BNI Royal Spa is a successful networking group of local businesses who are fully committed to growing their businesses and the businesses of their fellow members. (www.bni-royalspa.co.uk) One of the great advantages of belonging to the BNI Royal Spa is being able to share in the wealth of experience within the group.
