Do you have to be a Jerk to Succeed in Small Business?

Posted by AngelBiz under Management
From http://www.smallbizviewpoints.com 3873 days ago
Made Hot by: Entrepreneurosaurus on October 29, 2012 1:35 am

Do nice guys always finish last? How demanding do you need to be as small business owner to succeed? Is being jerk the only way you can make money? Let's discuss.

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Written by tcamba
3863 days ago

Should we try to please everyone? I do not think we can please everyone. I do believe some jerks have desirable attitudes that is why most of them are successful in business. But I do think also that the top is the loneliest place to be when you have stepped on people's toes along the way , just to go directly to the top.

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Written by engrmudasir
3866 days ago

hello angelBiz, Loved your post. Quite awesome to read. I am running a very small buisness and i hope that your these points would help me alot.

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Written by lyceum
3868 days ago

Harry: Thanks for your comment. You made your point clear in your post! Keep up your great work! :)

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Written by zubinkutar
3871 days ago

You need to be a smart jerk to succeed in any business :)

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Written by GaryBarzel
3871 days ago

I remember reading a study that those who act like jerks are seen as being more powerful, confident, and competent than those who act more pleasant.

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Written by AngelBiz
3870 days ago

That is true, but there are better ways to do it than becoming a "jerk".

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Written by bigmoneyweb
3872 days ago

I have seen some jerks succeeding online like Donald Trump but I wouldn't agree with steve Job being a jerk because he had truly shown the world what it takes to succeed online.

Thanks for sharing!

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Written by lyceum
3872 days ago

You don't have to be a jerk, but you should stand up for your ideas! In some eyes that would bee seen as a rude behavior, but I don't care about that! ;)

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Written by AngelBiz
3870 days ago

Lyceum - Excellent point. That is exactly what I want to convey. You do need to be tough and stand up for your vision without being a "jerk" as described in the article.

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