We’ve all heard the expression – work smarter, not harder but this is especially important if your office is in your home. You’ve already taken the first step to smart working by physically leaving behind the typical office but your emotional connection to ‘going to work’ may still be there. How do you make the transition?
Now that you are your own boss, you will decide how to get the job done. Take an honest look at your personal skills, experience and resources. How well prepared are you to manage the tasks required to make your business plan work? Are you and your business a good match? If the honest answer is “No”, do not despair. Being a good boss entails knowing when to seek training and when to delegate. If you are not prepared to handle a task that is essential to the growth of your business, you can either master the skill yourself or let another expert handle that part of the business. Success will come when you set up the proper balance of in-house and out-sourced assistance.
An entrepreneur must create self-set deadlines as well as adhere to external ones imposed by the necessities of clients, suppliers and creditors. While some small business owners enjoy the challenge of juggling various aspects of their businesses, others find this to be the most difficult part of working for themselves. With willpower and commitment, you can follow your own path and also complete the tasks needed to succeed in business.
DemGen’s Genius Ability team of experts supports entrepreneurs with their many common concerns and challenges. For information on DemGen’s services and resources, email info@demgen.com
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Entrepreneurial roles tend to attract persons with Type-A personalities, those consistently described as highly focused, meticulously organized, and driven to accomplish self-assigned agendas. While this may aptly describe the personality of many entrepreneurs, it is not a requirement for self-employment.
There are demands that being self-employed does create, and no matter what personality traits you may have, it is good to embrace the entrepreneurial lifestyle wholeheartedly. Making honest assessments and organizing your business in a way that allows you to handle any areas in which you personally come up short, will give you time to relax and enjoy the many benefits.
Being your own boss can be very motivating. No one micro-manages your decisions and actions and deflates your sense of self-direction. There is no one whose agenda you must take on when your own ideas and preferences lead you in a new direction. On the other hand, it is totally up to you to get motivated if you are in a slump. That doesn’t mean you have to get there without any assistance or coaching. Resources can assist you to set smart and realistic goals and make measurable strides in beneficial directions. Seek motivational help when you need it. You will be glad that you did.
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