Employees can have differing needs that require differing methods of management as well. Problems arise when management style of a business owner does not match needs of employees.

There are two basic management styles that are also broken down into more minor categories, Autocratic Management Style and Permissive Management Style. An Autocratic Management Style is one in which business owner makes all decisions unilaterally. In other words, business owner is "boss" period and doesn't value input from employees. The business owner's word is law. The Permissive Management Style allows employees to take part in business decisions. A rather considerable degree of autonomy on part of employees is encouraged in this management style.

If a business owner possesses an Autocratic Management Style, and employees and/or type of business would benefit more from a Permissive Management Style, problems will arise, and vice versa.

Management styles may also be "situational", in other words, should be changed depending upon needs and growth of business, as well as differing situations that may occur.

How then can a business owner know if their overall "approach" or management style is hurting or assisting their business? Easy: Results.

The results of business, in all facets of business, will dictate which management style is needed, or if a business owner needs to amend their management style. If a business is doing well financially, if clients are routinely satisfied, if employees are happy, are all indications that management style of business owner is appropriate. Discontentment and loss of business would be indicators that approach is incorrect.

An example of this will explain this principle further:

Karen R. successfully managed her own business for several years. She employed a rather Permissive Management Style, allowing employees plenty of input, with a rather "family style" atmosphere developing. The employees were very much engaged in business and considered business "their own" as well, leading to much devotion on their parts.

Creating a loyal and respectful relationship with a potential customer builds basis for all other areas of business success.

Simply stated, without customers, our businesses would all fail.

A satisfied customer is a customer who provides a continual income stream and refers others.

Business success starts with customer. The following six strategies outline best and most effective business success practices.

1.Customer Service. Typically 68% of a business' customers leave or go elsewhere for products and services because they feel they are under appreciated or unimportant.

The perception a customer has of his/her value to a business plays a very large role in whether or not customer returns.

What can you do to improve on that statistic? Smile, ask questions, be friendly and say "Thank You".

Customer service is a seriously neglected facet of most businesses. As an owner you must set example for your employees.

No one can do this for you. You can't pay an outside consultant to smile for you. If you aren't sure where to start, then pick up a copy of "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie.

2.Existing customers. Another neglected area in most businesses is act of communicating with existing customers. I can't remember last time a business I frequented sent me a coupon or note or anything for that matter.

Keeping in contact with customers does not have to be an extensive and time-consuming endeavor. A monthly newsletter, a quarterly coupon mailing or a special occasion or holiday is sufficient. The idea here is not to sell them something but to simply remind them that you exist and value their business.

3.Referrals. If you are not offering an incentive to your existing customers to refer new customers to you, you are missing out on a huge profit center.

Referral coupons are one way of enticing customers to refer. If a coupon makes it back to you with a new customer, then referring customer gets a "spiff". A "spiff" can be a discount coupon, movie tickets, or a free item, anything that shows value.