A well-dressed woman walks resolutely in the Oval Office . She looks into the eyes of the U.S. president Fitzgerald Grant and his chief of staff , both sigh of relief that the person who came to his rescue to correct a new crisis management at risk. After gathering information on the situation , the woman advances in the door and begins to handle the situation. At the end of the mission , she released her phone , dials a number and updates the client with a simple, " It is done" .
The scene I'm talking about comes from television writer , director and popular ABC drama series producer Shonda Rhimes , Scandal . It features the legendary Olivia Pope, head of a crisis management company DC over. In a city where crises occur frequently , Olivia is known as the person to call in case of a problem rears its ugly head. No situation is too complicated or tangled Olivia Pope and Associates to handle. With all the drama attractive including own love story of Olivia induces crisis with President Grant, his team is revered as the ultimate Washington " fixers " .
I'm a big fan of this series . I am involved in the complexity of the multi-layered character . More than that , however , I can not stop watching the show from the perspective of a business. Seeing this series, I realized that Olivia is an excellent example of a successful entrepreneur. Here is my list of the top five features , I think business can learn from Olivia :
1. Trust: Olivia has no doubt about his ability to defeat their opponents effectively. It is bold , a risk taker and able to take high stress situations in office. When you have a business , there is much at stake and what is easy to get caught in the second guessing yourself and exceeded in doubt. Confidence in their ability to Olivia lets communicate effectively with customers and lead your team .
While Olivia also understands the importance of dressing for success. His style is an icon. Furniture strong, elegant and chic Olivia undisputed exudes an aura of confidence, power and control are important qualities to have and throw in your line of work.
Two . The team: hiring qualified , dedicated and loyal is something that I know the team firsthand. Enthusiasm for the actual capacity , the use of the right people is critical to the success of your business. Olivia The team consists of a diverse group of experts who can be trusted to do their jobs correctly and on time .
Three . Category : Creating a well-defined approach for your business requires a lot of discipline . It's easy for you and your company too thin in the name of more revenue for your business, but in the end , will be the expert on something you will increase the likelihood of success in long-term expansion . Olivia Pope and Associates specialize in a very specific field of crisis management . They are well known in DC political elite , and are the first to call the face of distress.
April . Reputation : Surely , Olivia has worked hard to develop their skills and those of your team . Through her years of success and hard work , he has built a reputation for being at what he does . As business owners , it is not enough to have a niche. You must be excellent at what you do to excel in your area. It takes time , perseverance and the ability to build strong relationships with customers who are likely to become the best source of referrals.
May . Payer: Olivia fabulous wardrobe and home and office ( both of which seem to be located near the heart of DC ) are some signs that are well paid for their services. ( The cost of living in Washington DC is among the highest in the country. ) Have a niche and a reputation for your business gives you the leverage you need to negotiate with more confidence and demand the best price for your product or service.
The state company American Express Business Women 2013 report states : " On average, a woman-owned company employs a person in addition to the owner, and the average annual income of just under $ 155,000 . This is less than half the size of the typical private company , which employs two people besides the owner and generates means an annual income of just over $ 400,000 . "
There are several reasons for this disparity of income for women entrepreneurs , such as lack of management systems appropriate starting capital , and the type of business , cash flow , the need for guidance and education. Fortunately , there are a number of organizations and programs ( for example, NAWBO , WPO , WBENC , SBA , etc. ) that can help overcome these obstacles and create a strong circle of support .
If you are not yet familiar with the scandal , not available to watch full episodes online. So take a little time , fellow Gladiator, and drift with the drama. You can be inspired or at least take some well deserved urgent demands of growing your business time.