Small Business Today Magazine DEC 2014 NOUN INVESTMENTS | Page 13

Tony’s Best Words of Advice 1. There are a lot of risks in business; you must be strong and never let anything scare you away from going after your dreams. 2. If you work hard, have a positive attitude, give without expecting to get, and always do the right thing, you will make it. 3. Always give the best customer service and teach your employees to do the same. 4. You have to believe in yourself, keep going, and never give up. 5. You have to have a business plan and concrete ideas of how you want your business structured. 6. Always help another small business and they will reciprocate and help you. 7. Make sure your employees get their money first before you get yours. I have 22 employees; that’s 22 families. Imagine how many people depend upon me every week? You must be responsible for your employees and take care of them. 8. It is very difficult for a business to get a loan when it is a new company without a track record. It helps to find a bank that you can develop a relationship with. 9. In these days while the economy is good, marketing is the most important thing. It doesn’t matter where your location is; marketing, advertising, and using social media are the most important things you can do. As long as you advertise correctly on the internet, it doesn’t matter if you are working out of your house. You will still do well. Most of my sales from last five years came from the internet 10. Be honest and loyal to your customers. Always tell the truth. I always tell my employees, why lie? Tell the truth. Let’s make it easy on everybody. 11. Even if you fail, it is a lesson learned for you to start over again and have the opportunity to become a success. 12. If you work hard, if you’re positive and giving, and if you’re always doing the right thing, you will make it. [ DECEMBER 2014 ] www.SBTMagazine.net 11