(And what can you do about it ...)
Many business owners have heard that you need to "work, not in your business." in reality, this may be easier said than done.
So how do you know if you spend too much time, the wrong kind of work to be done? There are five easy-to-spot warning signs that you are working in your company, rather than on it.
1. Wearing too many hats at once
you are working in your company, if you find yourself constantly distracted and pulled in different directions by the daily tasks
The Working on. Wearing the hat This fits clearly defined
an organization with positions and responsibilities bodies. Focus your position on the strengths and passions that support your vision for your business
Clarification question .: What am thrilled I and are distinguished in my shop, to the value of the company added ?
2. Cash flow concerns
You are to work in the business, if you are struggling to pay the bills and have customers 30 or more days past due on their accounts
work on :. Measuring button the numbers grow the company
Fill biennial breakeven analysis and monthly cash flow projection to measure the pulse of your business. Create sales and profit models that reduce your breakeven and a healthier cash flow for your business by understanding what sales drives
Clarification question .: How am I in operate existing numbers my business and future growth?
3 project. The lack of peer support
You are to work in business, if you ever talk about your business challenges Front employees, customers and family members will find
to The works :. The establishment of a Committee
Suppose a peer-to-peer or mastermind group, which has a process of listening and drill down to questions, demands in a positive manner, shares best practices with you and keeps you accountable to your action plan items.
Clarifying question: Who can I have a mentoring relationship so has my level of expertise or higher in other areas, and that is as passionate as I growing businesses on
4. Staffing woes
you are to work in business if staff seem resolved, you have high turnover or keep your best employees to lose
which to work. recognize and create improvement in the talent
monthly or quarterly employee meetings, you get the personal and professional goals for every employee to know and provide their feedback and thoughts in each test session. Next, take proactive steps to help achieve their goals and their professional and personal challenges
Questions Clarifying .: What is the ROI for each employee in my company? Are they an asset or a liability?
5. Not enough hours in a day
You Own business, if you feel you constantly put out fires instead of growing your business, you wonder where the day has gone and you do not get closer to achieving your goals and live the lifestyle you want. There is not enough time in a day for both your personal life and your business
The work on :. Prioritizing using Time
review activities at all calendars for the last quarter for all revenue generating positions in the company - and be sure to start with yourself. If you do not have this information, they begin to gather to see which activities have been completed during the workday. Try to make your time in 15 minute increments for three days tracking and observe how to better self-management can significantly increase productivity
Clarification question .: On any given day, which in my is control? What measures will you take to add that most of the bottom row, and move in the direction of your goals?
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