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10 Ways to Become a Notable Entrepreneur

The desire of most entrepreneurs is not just to make a fortune, but it is also to become notable. Here are 10 ways to becoming a notable entrepreneur:

1. Set-Out to Solve a Major Problem in the Society

The cheapest way of becoming famous as an entrepreneur is to proffer a solution to a major problem / challenge in the society. There is hardly anybody who has solved a major challenge in our world that was not rewarded with fame and fortune.

Bill Gates solved a problem in the IT world and he was rewarded with fame and fortune, Henry Ford solved a problem in the Automobile industry and he was rewarded with fame and fortune, Steve Jobs solved a problem in the ICT industry and he was also rewarded with fame and fortune, this can also apply to you as you look towards becoming famous as a entrepreneur, then you look for a pressing problem in your community or even the world and proffer a solution to it.

2. Engage in Community Social Responsibility Programs

Business owners are now aware more than ever before that they are not in business to only acquire wealth but also to give back to the society. There are several things that you can do as an entrepreneur in your community that will be of a huge benefit to the community and also give you recognition. For example; you can repair damaged roads or even build schools and hospitals as long as you have the financial capacity to handle the project.

3. Sponsor Community Based Programs

Another means of becoming a notable entrepreneur is to sponsor a community based program. It could be a beauty pageant, an inter – school debate competition, it could be a sporting event and it could be a cultural event. The idea is that once people get to know that you are the sponsor of a community based program, then they will tend to want to know about you and your business.

4. Position Your Business to Take the Lead in Your Industry

The leader of the pack is always easily noticed; if you are the leader of your industry, then you can easily become famous. In order to position your business to become the leader of your industry, you must be creative, and innovative.

5. Treat Your Customers with Utmost Regard

When you go the extra mile to treat your customers with utmost regard, you are likely going to become famous because a truly satisfied customer would always tell their friends and family members about you (your business) and that in a feat will help spread your fame in your community.

6. Ensure That Your Goods and Services are of Highest Standard

If you intend becoming a notable entrepreneur, then you should never compromise things when it comes to the quality of your goods and services. When your products are of the highest quality then it becomes easier for people to talk about it in good light.

7. Be Willing and Free To Grant Press Interviews

When you are doing the right thing, those from the press will always want to interview you. The truth is that the press has what it takes to make you or your work worthwhile. That is why you must deliberately court the press as your friend in building a viable brand.

8. Start Blogging on Relevant Subjects

Much more than designing a product that will help proffer solution in your industry, you can also start blogging on relevant subjects in your industry. When you blog regularly on a subject matter, it is easier for people to see you as an expert especially if the contents on your blog are helpful.

For example; if you are into the sale of smart phones, you can blog on how to maintain smart phones, how to get the best from smart phones and any other related subject matter.

9. Become an Advocate for a Cause in Your Community / City

You don’t necessarily need to be a lawyer or an activist before you can advocate for any cause. If you are a successful entrepreneur and the poor and the down trodden see you as someone who is interested in their welfare, they will always see your relevance and that is a way of becoming notable as an entrepreneur.

10. Consciously Guard Your Character cum Reputation with All Diligence

Lastly, if you want to become notable entrepreneur, then you should do all it takes to consciously guard your character cum reputation with all diligence. Someone once said, if you lose your money you’ve lost something but if you lose your character you’ve lost everything.

Have an enterprising week ahead......

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