When we first start working in a management position what do you wish that someone had told you back then? Being in the management position is not easy you have to deal with a lot of employees and every employee has a different character and attitude. There are a lot of management techniques and tips such as consulting. If you are managing your own people you should understand that it is complicated since you are dealing with all kinds of people. So you got to expect that your employees will not be the same. Try to be alert on what is going on with them. If your employee is still new in the company try to observe and get to know your employee well such as checking on what they are doing, their achievements, goals and work.

Another thing is to get to know your staff such as learning on how to deal with hardheaded employees. Also try avoiding or re-inventing the wheel. As a manager try not to act that you know everything since even if you think you are smart, always put in your mind that you can’t always be 100 percent correct and also there is always someone smarter.

Be honest with your people because you also want your employees to be honest with you right? So be fair even if it is a bad news then try to say it to your employees. Remember honesty is still the best policy.

As a manager you are responsible about everything that happens in the team of your employees. So don’t think that just because you are not doing the actual work you are not responsible.

Try to make decisions that would make the company successful or it would benefit the company as well as your employees. Also laugh together with your staffs or employees. Also defend your people if you know they are right and also reward them with some benefits.

There are still a lot of helpful tips for the managers to succeed as well as the business to prosper. Managing is dealing with the people and your business as well. So always be ready.

Starting up a business is easy but keeping it running for a long time is more difficult. So if you want your business to survive here are some tips:

1. Backup plan
   Business has a lot of changing factors and problems. So as a manager or employer always think five steps ahead of the current situation of your business. So always think about the different possibilities that might happen in your business. Prepare a lot of solutions from the different scenarios that you might face.
2. Make sure that the new employees would fit the organization:
   There are thousands of employees looking for a job but only few would be qualified in your team. Managing is hiring the people that would truly fit with your business and goals of your business. Have employees that will make your business prosper and successful.
3. If business is good, still look for new opportunities
   Managing the business requires the business to have the latest products and services. Always think what is good for your business and try to seek for more opportunities so that your business would stretch and be known worldwide. Try to set an open eye of what do you want your business to be in the future.
4. Recognize when it is time to cut your losses:
   So when your business is not doing let the manager deal with difficult decisions or solve problems. By dealing with the tough decision it is then that you can become a successful one. So even if you don’t like that decision that you make for your company but you know it’s the best decision then go for it. By having the ability to take the right but hard decision it is an essential element of successful management.
5. Do not overlook special teams:
   Business trends are always changing you may have a good business today but how about tomorrow. So don’t expect that your company will always be the no.1 in the market trend. Remembers that competitors are also watching your company so don’t underestimate them.
6. Try to know what motivates each employee:
   Observe and try to know what motivates your employees. Know your team and see what kind of motivation you could get from every member.