Some facts about successful Christian businessmen that will motivate you to keep working on your business
Like all businessmen or women, Christians aren’t immune from business setbacks, however, there are a few things that make some Christian businessmen successful while others can’t seem to catch a break.
If you are a new business owner struggling to grow your business (or even if you have been an entrepreneur for a while with little success, the tips in this post will provide you with some clarity, and give you an idea of what you can do to turn things around in your business.
It doesn’t matter if you are a Christian entrepreneur or not, every business owner wants to succeed and it’s frustrating when that doesn’t happen. So, let’s look at some facts about successful Christian business owners to see what important lessons you can learn from them.
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8 Things About Successful Christian Businessmen That Will Motivate You
1. SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN ARE VISIONARIES
“And the LORD answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.” (Habakkuk 2:2)
Successful Christian business owners are people who have a clear vision for their business. These people know how to set clear goals and they have a plan for bringing their vision into reality.
A Christian businessman or woman without a clear goal or action plan for their business is going to struggle to succeed or take their business where they want it to go.
So, if you truly want to be a successful Christian businessman, the first thing you should do is to have a clear vision for your business. What is it that you do? What do you want to be known for?
After you have articulated your vision, the next step is to set clear goals for your business. Now, you don’t just set goals and stop there, you have to create a plan to achieve those goals. Your goals mean nothing if you don’t have a plan to achieve them.
So, the first thing you should know about successful Christian businessmen is that they are visionaries. They don’t go around with empty dreams. They are purposeful and intentional in their approach. If you desire success in your business, start by asking yourself, “am I a visionary?”
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2. THEY KNOW HOW TO EQUIP AND EMPOWER THEMSELVES FOR ACTION
“That the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:17)
Along the same lines as above, successful Christian businessmen or successful Christian businesswomen know how to equip and empower themselves to take action on their plan.
Entrepreneurship requires some specific skills, and the reason many Christian businessmen struggle is because they lack some of these basic skills. You can’t succeed in business if you are not well-equipped and competent to run a business.
So, start by taking an inventory of your skills. Do you have the right skills for the job? Are you competent and well-equipped for success? The answers to these questions can make a big difference in how you approach your business and your bottom line.
Also, if you have employees or some other people working for you, you must know how to motivate them to take action and do what they are supposed to do.
Far too many entrepreneurs surround themselves with people who aren’t productive or add anything to their business. Sometimes, it’s because you haven’t gotten the people around you to buy into your vision, or you don’t know how to motivate them to take action.
It’s never too late to become equipped or competent. You can empower yourself by filling whatever knowledge gap you have, acquiring the skills you need, then taking action.
Here are some resources that you can use to equip and empower yourself for action.
3. SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN CREATE REAL VALUE
Do you want to know how to succeed in business as a Christian? Start by creating real value. Whether you are a service-based or product-based business, you must learn to provide real value to your customers.
Now, before you think I am talking about doing something extraordinary, that’s not really what I mean. When I talk about creating value, I mean your services or products must fill a real need or solve a problem for someone. Don’t be in business because you have nothing better to do, be in business to help people and to change lives.
Creating value can be as simple as helping someone feel comfortable in the way they look, helping people learn something in an easy to understand format, or providing a service to your customers in a shorter time-frame than they are used to.
There are so many ways to create real value, so if you want to be one of the successful Christian business owners, you should focus on creating real value and real change for the people you serve.
4. THEIR FAITH IS CENTRAL TO THEIR BUSINESS
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31)
Your faith isn’t something you put on or take off depending on your mood, circumstances, or when it’s convenient. As a Christian, your faith in Christ should permeate everything that you do, and even more so in your business.
The Bible says you should let your light shine among men that they may see your good work and glorify your father in heaven. Christian entrepreneurs must stand out from the crowd by their words and actions.
The word of God should direct the way you run your business. That means, how you treat your people matters, and the process of making decisions like hiring and firing employees, borrowing money, and other decisions, should be guided by truth and not by how much you can make.
So, if you want to be a successful Christian businessman, your faith should be central to your business. Apply biblical business principles and run your business with Christian values.
5. THEY ARE INTELLIGENT RISK TAKERS
To succeed in business, you have to be willing to take risks. Now, I am not talking about making rash and uninformed decisions or jumping into situations without taking the time to do some research. However, the people who succeed in business are usually intelligent risk-takers.
They understand that nothing is going to just fall on their lap. They recognize good opportunities and they are willing to take a chance at success. You can’t grow as an entrepreneur unless you are willing to take calculated risks in your business.
You took a risk when you started your business, and you must continue to take risks to grow your business. This doesn’t mean you won’t experience fear or uncertainty, you will! That’s why you will work at becoming an intelligent risk-taker.
An intelligent risk-taker works with facts, data, and information. They are not guided only by their emotions or something they saw or read about on the Internet. They are good researchers and have great analytical skills.
You too can become an intelligent risk-taker by recognizing good opportunities for your business and knowing when to make a move.
6. SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN BUSINESS OWNERS ARE FOCUSED, PASSIONATE, AND CONSISTENT
“He who observes the wind will not sow, and he who regards the clouds will not reap. As you do not know the way the spirit comes to the bones in the womb of a woman with child, so you do not know the work of God who makes everything. In the morning sow your seed, and at evening withhold not your hand, for you do not know which will prosper, this or that, or whether both alike will be good.” (Ecclesiastes 11:4-6)
Christians in business who want to succeed can’t afford to lose their focus or passion or be inconsistent. One of the dangers for unwary entrepreneurs is that they can easily find themselves chasing after shiny objects and things that have nothing to do with their goals.
The ability to remain focused from one day to another is what separates successful Christian businessmen from others. You must be passionate about your business and the service you provide.
This doesn’t mean that you never get tired, but you can’t allow yourself to feel jaded, become inconsistent, or take your eyes away from your goal. Your eyes should always be set toward your goal, and you must keep working on your plan to achieve them.
Practically speaking, this means you don’t jump into every business venture because it looks good to you. Once you have identified what you want to do and your corner of the market, you should stay focused on that and don’t let anything distract you.
Being consistent is also a requirement for success. To be consistent means showing up every day, putting in the work, while waiting for the harvest.
7. THEY ARE WILLING TO ADAPT
I am not a very big fan of making changes, in fact, one of my kids asked me a few days ago why we always seem to have the same menu for special occasions like Christmas, Easter, and birthdays. I told her it’s because I am used to it and it’s delicious, so why change it?
But, when it comes to business, I am willing to change and adapt because that’s the only way to keep moving forward. Stagnant businesses die, or the competition overtakes them. Successful business owners know this fact all too well, so they avoid stagnating.
Now, I am not talking about making changes for no reason or because you want to appear innovative. The kind of adaptability I am referring to here is when there’s a real need, and adapting can help you grow or save your business.
For example, taking your business online or using social media to connect with your customers. There are lots of businesses who live and die by word of mouth or offline marketing when they could do much better by embracing online marketing.
So, if you want to join the ranks of successful Christian business owners, you have to be willing to adapt to changing conditions. Nothing says you have to run your business the way your dad did fifty years ago. Times have changed and you need to change a few things if you want to continue being relevant or meeting the needs of your customers.
8. THEY DON’T TRY TO RUSH
“A faithful man will abound with blessings, but whoever hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.” (Proverbs 28:20)
Are you trying to rush the success of your business? Did you set some unrealistic goal or time frame for yourself that you can’t meet?
One of the reasons some Christians in business end up compromising their faith is because they choose to succeed at all costs. They have made up their mind that they have to be successful by a certain date or time, and they are determined to make that happen.
But, real and lasting success takes time. You can’t rush it and it isn’t going to happen overnight. I am sure you have come across people who became successful very quickly and also lost everything as quickly as they gained it. That’s not how we operate as Christian entrepreneurs.
You have to be patient and don’t try to force success. Yes, work hard, take risks, and jump at good opportunities when they present themselves, but ultimately, to be a successful Christian businessman or a successful Christian businesswoman, you have to be patient and not rush the process.
He that hastens to be rich usually become a victim of a scam or get-rich-quick schemes that rob you of everything. So, you must remain vigilant against the desire for fast riches. You should continue to trust God for his provision and believe that he will reward the labor of your hands.
God is faithful to do what he has promised, and he’s promised to establish the work of your hands. You got to believe that even in tough times.
Final thoughts on 8 Things About Successful Christian Businessmen That Will Motivate You
As a Christian business owner, you may not know all the things listed above or have all the skills you need to become a successful entrepreneur. But, rest assured, you can learn anything you want to as long as you are open and willing to adapt.
Successful Christian businessmen are made and not born, so if others can achieve success, you should be able to, in time. So, examine your strengths and weaknesses and where you need help so you can go to work on those areas.
But, above all, remember that your faith is the most important thing because you don’t want to lose your soul in the process of becoming successful.
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