Working from home, being your own boss requires a certain
amount of objectivity. In other words, you must be open to
change especially when your current strategies are
ineffective. Many people get "comfortable" with ways of
doing things even though these ways are old and outdated or
aren't producing desired outcomes. The principle way of
staying out of this rut is to always ask yourself, "What's
next ?"
(1) As an entrepreneur, you should be in a constant mode
of improvement, even when things are going perfectly well.
Many of us get content during times of plenty and will tend
to just let the day-to-day operations be simply business as
usual. But that's exactly the time to turn it up a notch!
This is the time to build upon momentum. Complacency kills
motivation. So when things are going really well, listen
to that little faint voice in your head ring, "Ok. So,
what's next?"
(2) Always think in terms of not only being effective, but
being better at what you do.
Never be afraid to step outside your limits and challenge
your current understanding of things. This process should
not be lived inside of a vacuum. Network with others in
your field of expertise. Find out what others are doing;
you will learn from them. Always learn and keep abreast on
the relevant elements of your business.
(3) Understand that you are always realizing results--what
works and what doesn't.
When things are not working, many people view this as
failure. This point of view is not only inaccurate, but
limiting and very disempowering. Instead, realize that
this is very useful information. This is the place where
many would-be entrepreneurs give up and close up shop.
However, this is exactly the point where you must ask
yourself, "Okay, what's next?" This is the time to push
forward because you've learned something. Take this
information and put it to work.
(4) One way to alleviate frustration and uncertainty is
connections with other people.
Being your own boss can be frustrating, because you'll
often find yourself in a state of flux, making various
changes, learning new technologies, replacing one strategy
with another. For some, this can be frightening--but it
doesn't have to be. Delegate some of the responsibility.
Many home business owners find this difficult to do because
they want to do it all. However, this simply isn't
practical. You can't realistically be all things: web
designer, payroll manager, writer, general manager, etc,
etc. This takes valuable time from what you do best--your
business.
(5) Remember your bottom line.
On big reason that entrepreneurs never realize success in
business is simply because they will not delegate. Don't
let this be you. Just because you are an expert in your
field, doesn't make you an expert in all fields. You'll
want all facets of your business running well and
competently. It makes absolutely no sense whatsoever to
sell blankets if you can't answer the phones to take the
orders because you're tied up sewing them.
Developing the skill of objectivity in the daily running
and operation of your business is just as essential for
you, the small business owner, as it is to a mega
corporation. So don't be afraid to periodically ask
yourself, "Okay, what's next?"
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Aunice Reed is a Professional Success Coach and NLP
Specialist, specializing in Women's Personal Achievement
and Self-Discovery Work.
Visit:http://www.myunlimitedsuccess.com to learn more.
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