Viewpoints Industry Reflects on How to Run a Successful Business

Business owners who run successful companies may tell how they were able to overcome the obstacles to get where they are and stay there. Others will keep their secrets to themselves. But those who are most successful have specific mottos and methods of practicing business. Viewpoints Industry reflects on how to run a successful business.

Truett Cathy was the founder of the very successful Chick-fil-A fast food franchise. His method of running the restaurants was pretty simple: they are open for six days a week and closed on Sundays so workers can relax with their families. Every person brought one of these franchises knew this. Some protested saying they needed to be open Sunday in order to make a better profit. But Cathy believed and made it happen – the company as a whole made just as much money six days a week as its competitors made in seven days. According to the company’s website, by early 2013, annual sales topped $5 billion dollars. Viewpoints Industry TV learns that in a book about him, Cathy credits his business success to “setting priorities, being courteous, cautiously expanding a business and not being burdened with debt.” These are a few thoughts about how one very successful businessman made it before passing away in his early 90s. Ask others what makes them successful.


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A Viewpoints Industry Fist Pump for Healthier Ways to Greet Someone

The standard way we know to greet someone is to shake their hand. But there are several reasons why this normal business and personal greeting is no longer the healthiest way to say “nice to meet you”. Viewpoints Industry examines other ways to in which to show respect and be friendly.

Unknown to many people, a simple fist pump with another person spreads far less germs (one-twentieth) than a handshake. A high-five spreads half as many germs as a handshake. Hand shakes are a very common greeting in all facets of business and in nearly every part of the world. But it is also a very efficient way to spread germs. Health experts recommend washing your hands or using a sanitizer on hands after shaking someone else’s in a hospital, urgent care center, health clinic or with a food worker. A more sanitary way to greet someone might be to offer a small bow, or a smile. In the U.S., younger professionals might view the fist pump as a cool way to say “job well done” or “nice to meet you”.  Viewpoints Industry also knows that handshakes will always be the norm, and with a little good hygiene, can be less of a germy way to introduce oneself. 

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Viewpoints Industry and Why Low Cost Airlines Have Fans No Matter What

Southwest Airlines is a favorite for many regional fliers as it usually offers low fares and great customer service. It seems, however, that even though those fares are rising, its fans are still buying tickets. Viewpoints Industry provides some background about why low cost airlines have fans no matter what.

Great customer service is always appreciated. From friendly reps on the phone to always positive flight attendants, Southwest can’t go wrong here. Jet Blue is another low cost airline which its customers love no matter what.  Both airlines fly specific routes and are easy to work with if a flight needs changing and bag checked. It is easy to see on their websites what the total cost of a fare will be including all ancillary fees. Other airlines offer rock bottom fares but charge for the things every passenger wants: overhead space, a bottle of water or a can of soda, a pillow and perhaps one checked bag.

Viewpoints Industry TV notes that many business travelers will take the same airline to and from their desired destination and earn rewards with frequent flier clubs. Some use the regional low cost carrier of their choice for weekly commutes. These airlines have mastered the art of customer service and have earned the loyalty of consumers. And this is why they rank at the top of best low cost airlines lists.

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Viewpoints Industry TV on Where Women Entrepreneurs Thrive

Female entrepreneurs can be found across the world. But in some in countries, they are more prevalent and more likely to be successful. Viewpoints Industry shares where these business women live and run a business.

The United States is the top country for women business leaders. An annual report from the Gender-GEDI ranking, as commissioned by Dell, found that women aren’t just opening up a new business but are adding jobs, exporting out of the country and looking to expand the business they have. This is for the top five countries where women entrepreneurs are: the United States, Australia, Sweden, Germany, France and Chile (Germany and France tied). Rounding out the top ten are the United Kingdom, Poland, Spain and Mexico. The countries ranked specifics such as access to capital, business risk, legal rights and access to education for women and rate of female startup activity.

ViewpointsIndustry TV learns that even though the U.S. came in first, only 37% of its entrepreneurs are female. Start-up funding is still difficult to obtain also. The study surveyed 30 countries of which 75% failed to meet the basic recommendations for women to excel in business. The world has come a long way but it seems it still has a long way to go before more women open and run their own businesses. 


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Viewpoints Industry TV – How Entrepreneurs Can Manage Workloads

New business owners and small business owners are often bogged down with work and self imposed deadlines. Viewpoints Industry TV offers ideas about how entrepreneurs can manage heavy workloads.

There are some days when it seems like the work on the desk will never get done no matter how long we work. But there are ways to make it more manageable without going crazy or missing important deadlines.

Prioritize tasks on the list. Assign them a number from one to five. Start working on the ones and then move to the twos. Move the others up at a later time when there is from free space.

Move deadlines. Unless there is a die-hard deadline to meet, move some of them out. Identify the most urgent ones and what’s needed to meet it, calendar it and then move down the list.

Delegate. There are tasks on the to-do list which others can easily handle and get done. Outsource those to people you know can get the job done.

The Viewpoints Industry TV show suggests taking two marathon work days to get the most urgent tasks completed. This may mean no phone calls, no replying to non-related emails, no visitors. Power through these two days deftly crossing off items on the list. When done, take a breather. Go outside and enjoy an energetic walk. Then onward to the next items.

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