Whoa
It's August. It's 100 degrees in the shade. Even artificial snow melts! And, what you say -- Christmas?
That's too far off. It maybe but with many today working at home or away from the traditional boss over the shoulder office environment mentioning Christmas and its days of activity brings to light the need for all to consider how to obtain success in your business.
Running your own business can be frustrating, chaotic, depressing OR it provides challenge and reward, both personal and monetary. Part of the secret is to stay focused and now is a great time to think about yourself.
Think of yourself
While some days may seem like nothing goes right, these thoughts are normal and should be expected. What's important is how we all react. To keep your spirts high, and prime yourself for success there are some things basic in nature that you should do in our strive with five list:
Set a schedule.
The trick is to get a hold of your time. Many remember when a supervisor stood ready with a "to-do" list a mile long. Don't mix a personal dislike for a previous boss with the need to establish a list for what needs to be done on a particular day. Write it down. When dealing with gifts, it's not unusual in August to start considering what this year's holiday period. But consider the next point.Establish a Marketing List.
This can be anything from a notebook to index cards to a computer list. Keep records. Date calls. Note results. Use responses such as "not at this time" as positive reactions for you to follow-up later. Put down the exact date and time you will do this.Network, Network, Network
Some days you may think you are the only small business in existence. Not true. Tap into the network of other businesses in your community. Remember, they may be making lists as well and your place is to be on their list for the quality product and service you provide. (Note: How many spouses think of their partner's birthday three months in advance?)DOTDON Specialty Wholesale can also help with business forms and other aids, plus if you have a question we'll do our best to help you find an answer.
List Your Success.
Yes, no matter how small, make a list of your successes. Did you reach a hard-to-reach person? Was a proposal accepted? If you have expanded your services, signed a noteworthy account, added to your professional expertise, send a press release to your local newspaper. Seeing you name in print is a great morale booster and, should we say, positive publicity.Think of Yourself.
Set aside some time for yourself. This is not a conflict with creating a list of things to do. It just recognizes that you need to do business things during business time and personal things during personal time. If some business tasks are not pressing, that means you do other business tasks during that time, not personal errands. But you have also created some personal time to refresh you, relieve tension and make your business time more productive. By incorporating these positive business behaviors in your day, you are less likely to reach for that second pot of coffee or extra chocolate bar to soothe anxiety. A healthy body, mind and business go together.And, plan on having a Merry Christmas now.
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