Quotations by Robert T. Kiyosaki

We do spend on PR or public relations, but we do not spend on what is known as formal advertising. [2002] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

To make sure you can move quickly to borrow if needed, keep an eye on your current ratio (assets over liabilities--at least 2:1 is good) and quick ratios (liquid assets divided by current liabilities--should be over 1:1). [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

Raising capital is the entrepreneur's most important job. An entrepreneur is always ensuring that capital is flowing in, either through sales, direct marketing, private sales, institutional sales, investors, etc. [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

If you are thinking about starting your own business, I recommend two skills. First, develop the skill to overcome your fears, to overcome rejection, and to communicate the value of your product or service. Second, develop the skill of speaking to large groups of people and keeping them interested in what you have to say. In public speaking, it is said that body language accounts for approximately 55% of communication, voice tone 35%, and words 10%. In the world of business, appearance is a powerful communicator. [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

Goals have to be clear, simple, and in writing. If they are not in writing and reviewed daily, they are not really goals. They are wishes. [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

If you want to become very rich, part of your strategy as a business owner is to be building the company the market wants, before the market wants it. [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

Many business owners start a business because they think the business is a good idea, but they have no plan on how to get out of the business. [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

Angels are rich individuals who have a passion to help new entrepreneurs. Most major cities have angel groups that support budding new entrepreneurs financially as well as provide advice on how to become rich, young entrepreneurs. [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

People are not successful financially mainly because they cannot sell. [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

Most millionaires lose three companies before they win big. [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

A sophisticated business owner and investor would do their best to keep the business as long as possible, have it acquire as many stable assets as possible and then trade the business with as small a tax consequence as possible, while keeping as many of the assets as possible. [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

Many franchise and network marketing opportunities are now available on the internet. [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

Ideas do not have to be new and unique, they just have to be better. [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

There is a lot of truth to the statement that the first million is the hardest. [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

Time is more important than money. [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

Keep your earned income secure by purchasing a security you hope converts your earned income into passive income or portfolio income. [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

Regardless of how long the window of opportunity is open, if you are not prepared with education and experience, or extra cash, the opportunity, if it is good, will pass. [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

Time is the most important asset. If you are not willing to invest your time, then leave your investment capital with people who are following the investment plan of your choice. [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

I recommend that people take classes in accounting, finance, and investing before starting a business or investing. [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

Today, $1 million is just the starting point to beginning to invest like the rich. Forbes magazine defines rich as $1 million in income and $10 million in net worth. [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki