Dec 29 2008
One Postive Change You can Make in Your Business
We humans, are creatures of comfort. Once we find a cozy spot we want to curl up and stay there where it feels safe and non-threatening. Sounds good? Well… read on.
This tendency to be safe and comfy can really be your worst enemy if you are a small business owner. Sometimes the safe comfy place is not where you need to be.
I recently realized that owning my own businesses have been the most intense personal development program I could ever imagine. It has pushed me kicking and screaming into confronting my fears and feelings of inadequacy, like nothing else ever could. Painful but incredibly rewarding.
Taking risks and getting out of my comfort zone is what has allowed me to go from nothing to owning a successful small business.
If you are afraid of change it’s ok as long as you are willing to do it anyway. Change only feels scary because it is unfamiliar or insecure. But just about everything in owning a small business has an aspect of these feelings. Of course you would rather keep focusing on the areas that feel easy. These three questions will help you to look at where you need to go next in your business.
• Look at what you need to do but are afraid to do.
• Notice where do you feel not confident?
• What areas of your business do you resist?
These three questions are clues for you. Answer them and then come up with a plan to overcome these obstacles and you will fly forward toward greater success.
One positive change I am making in my business for 2009 is to hire an assistant for a few hours a week to help with the stuff I am not getting done. I have started making a list of those jobs as they come up. I almost have a whole job description now. What is my fear associated with this? Money. Will it pay for itself? Do I have the money to pay this extra expense? Just past that fear is a knowing that this will allow my business to grow to the next level.
What change will you make this next year and how will this take you out of your comfort zone? What is the part of your business that feels less comfortable?
Good thinking, Kaya! I hear you on hiring an assistant. I look forward to seeing you sailing forward. Keep us posted! Albert
Sounds like an apt way to move from being good at business
to being great.
Albert
Thanks for your comment and vote of support. I think a really good assistant that has the qualities I lack will be wonderful.
Kare
I like how you put that. Yes- being great is about facing fears and taking good risks. What will you do next year?
Some great food for thought Kaya –
I once had an assistant and loved it – it may be time to get another one so I can focus on the core business strategies.
Have a great 2009!
Tim Somers
Bizarre Promotions, Inc.
Tim
I am really looking forward to this experience. I need to upscale my organizational systems before I can hire someone, however what I want is a very organized, slightly oc type person.
Let me know if you hire someone and if you have a job description and strategy to get the right person. Kaya