Soar to Success February 2018

SOAR TO SUCCESS / February 2018 / Feature Article 3 Traits That Guarantee Success Marguerite believes that the first trait to Soar to Success is having an aptitude for what you are trying to accomplish. She feels the third trait is a willingness to give back to the community. Marketing yourself is the second most important trait. Even if you are the very best person in your field and no one knows you exist, your knowledge and business acumen won’t be enough. From personal experience she understands the importance of marketing and promotion. “I know I have to be ‘OUT THERE’ with other people – because my clients come from everywhere. You have to network and build relationships.” “Everyone at the NAWBO meetings is a business owner, weall learn fromeachother’s experiences.” NAWBO takes a long-term outlook on developing personal, as well as, business relationships. She has rarely missed a meeting in 30 years and helps by sponsoring events, recruiting new members and helping the organization in every possible manner. Marguerite Harkness has Soared to Success by building a successful accounting practice in Cleveland and helped her clients weather the financial storms of the past 30 years. Her knowledgeandbusinessexperiencecanhelpany individual organize their business accounting systems and receive expert tax advice. We enjoyedour interviewwithMarguerite; visit our website to listen to the podcast recording to hear our complete interview, that formed the basis for this article. If you would like to learn more about Marguerite’s business or have questions for her, you can reach her by phone: 216-228-3091, or by email at: miharkness@earthlink.net 1 2 3