Here at 123Print UK we love inspirational quotes. They remind us what we’re working towards and that’s why we have our mission statement printed all over 123Print UK HQ – ‘helping you, be you’.
Below is our favourite 5 quotes which we found very inspirational and particularly poignant for you, the small business owner. All these handpicked pearls of wisdom come from the mouths of some of the most successful people who have ever lived. Enjoy!
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”
Colin Powell
Lesson: It’s important for every small business owner to remember that failure is always going to be a key part of your success, and that learning from failure will result in better preparation for your next project.
“In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience.
Take the experience first; the cash will come later.”
Harold S. Geneen
Lesson: You can’t always expect your ventures to be a big success at first. Of course some businesses will grow beyond their imagination quickly, but for the majority small business owners we should always remember that with time and experience you will become better and eventually bigger.
“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have
kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.”
Dale Carnegie
Lesson: Even when your competitors seem to be enjoying a much more fruitful gain than you, or there are bigger companies publishing more advertisements at your customers, it’s important to keep trying, even when you don’t believe you can win. Slow and steady wins the race!
“Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly,
and get on with improving your other innovations.”
Steve Jobs
Lesson: Remember that as important as it is to keep trying, you should also remember that failure is a measure of success; so admit your mistakes and failures quickly and get on with improving and learning from them.
“Word of mouth is the best medium of all.”
William Bernbach
Lesson: As a small business owner you may never be able to match your competitors with fancy advertisements or a huge marketing budget. But – when you are perhaps feeling disheartened, remember the words of William Bernbach, Word of mouth will always be the most powerful medium when advertising your business and it’s up to you to ensure your customers are saying the right words.
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