Help others – the way to succeed in business – by Philip Dodson
We were brought up in the past that business was all about trampling on others to succeed, fighting the competition, keeping your ideas to yourself and win at all costs.
This way of doing things has failed.
The key to success going forward is to help others, share ideas and working in collaboration with other ‘competitor’ businesses.
If you help others, you’ll find that you bank future help from the people you give to, as human beings we are all hard wired to reciprocate – do a good turn, give your time, give what you can to help someone be a success. They will remember your gift, your kindness and then in the future will give to you when you need it.
Share your ideas with others, very few people have any inclination to do what your doing or can do what you do, however, they will help you fine tune your ideas and make it better.
Then finally don’t fear competitors, work with them to fill the gaps in their skills, products and services. This will not only help them win more business, it will also win you more.
Philip Dodson 
Hi Philip and thanks for a great blog post. I totally agree with your thoughts. I built my own business (a bed and breakfast in Champagne, France) from almost nothing to 6 figures by sharing the wealth with my community. The more guests I attract, the more my community benefits. I love working in this way. Thanks again 🙂
Hi Yvonne – great to hear that, well done to you. Lovely place to have a B&B too. All the best Philip