I sat today and I was just reflecting on the story of Apple. Few basic business lessons from their story came to mind and I thought I should briefly share with you.
One thing I love observing great companies is to see what they did great and are still doing that small companies can pick up and contextualize when it comes to implementation.
Apple, founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, began as a small startup in a garage. The company's early days were marked by innovation, risk-taking, and a relentless focus on quality and design. Apple's early successes laid the foundation for the company's growth into one of the most valuable and influential brands in the world.
Small businesses can learn four key lessons from Apple's early days:
Focus on innovation: Apple's early success was driven by its ability to innovate. The company's products were different and better than anything else on the market, and this helped it stand out from its competitors. "Small businesses should focus on innovation and look for ways to create products or services that are different and better than what's already available" Javnyuy Joybert
Take risks: Apple took risks early on, investing heavily in new products and technologies. This willingness to take risks allowed the company to stay ahead of its competitors and create products that were game-changers. Small businesses should be willing to take calculated risks in order to innovate and stay ahead of the competition.
Design matters: Apple was known for its sleek and innovative designs, and this focus on design helped the company differentiate itself from competitors. "Small businesses should pay attention to design and make sure their products or services are aesthetically pleasing and well-designed" Javnyuy Joybert
Quality over quantity: Apple has always been focused on quality over quantity. The company's products are known for their durability and reliability, and this has helped build a loyal customer base. Small businesses should prioritize quality over quantity and make sure their products or services are well-made and built to last.
To round up, Apple's early days offer valuable lessons for small businesses looking to build sustainable businesses in 2023. By focusing on innovation, taking risks, prioritizing design, and emphasizing quality over quantity, small businesses can build brands that stand the test of time.
Cheers
Dr. Javnyuy Joybert
Thank you for the insights and innovation driven information you share with us every day.
Yangsi Patrick Ngwang is a Teacher by profession with a decade of experience in the teaching and learning field whose task is centered on lesson planning, implementation and evaluation of learners before promoting them to the next level. Committed to make learners develop knowledge and skills in solving basic mathematical prolems, improving their language power in grammar, vocabulary, hand writing and more especially reading skills and general knowledge. His impact in this field is great with more than 1000 pupils and students who are dotted in the different parts of the country.
Yangsi Patrick is equally a passionate barber with his business name as Paddy Fashion which has been operational since six years ago. He has two medium salons in Yaounde in the neighbourhood of Mimboman. He himself is the CEO of Paddy Fashion and every month more than 250 customers leave our business place with a smile on the face. Worth noting here is that Paddy Fashion trains and recruit too. With us you can get a perfect haircut, hair dyeing and tinting, nails arts and many more to come.
He is equally a certified servant leader by C-life and too passionate about leadership, public speaking and desire positioning himself in the business scene.
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