Summer – is it a time for business or pleasure?
Dispelling the Myth of Summertime
So you’ve worked hard the first five months and gotten your business in shape for summer—congratulations. Your business looks great in its swimsuit (if it doesn’t, we’ll cover that later).
So as you get ready to take your kids on the annual trip to Florida, there are a couple of things I’d like you to keep in mind.
First off, the summer is no different than any other time of the year. I hear people talking about going on cruise control for the next two months and getting back after it in the fall. Are they serious?
Why in the world would you set your mindset to taking two to three months off during a year? That’s 25% of the year (even more when you factor in the end of year holidays).
So here are some tips to keeping the summer productive for you and your business:
Keep focused
Summer time is when you need more detailed plans, not less. It is a time when you can easily get distracted, so use good plans to keep you focused.
Become efficient with your time
There is nothing wrong with knocking off early and taking the kids to the pool. The best way to accomplish it is to be more efficient so you get things done faster. Get up a little earlier, take a shorter lunch, have a daily punch list, whatever you need to do. Improved efficiency will give you more time to spend with family and friends.
Have an phone/appointment setting strategy
If people are going to be out of town, have a strategy where you are always setting the next appointment before you get off the phone. It will save you hours of emails, voice mails and overall frustration.
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Wisdom for graduates and business owners
Business owners: Where did you start?
Dear Graduate,
If I knew when I graduated what I know now, perhaps I would be even more successful. Some things you have to learn as you go, I guess. But if I were to give some advice it would be: to expand everyone’s expectations of you and exceed them.
Exceed Expectations
What I have learned as a business owner and in life is that you may not know everything. The most successful business owners lean on others in areas of weakness. They seek advice from others – some have business coaches, like myself, to hold them accountable and increase their awareness. They are not ashamed to admit they are not an expert at everything. They check their pride at the door and are always working on themselves. Successful entreprenuers are constantly challenging themselves, attending workshops, seminars and conferences. The key here is that they are open to learning.
Always remain open to learning
In tough times successful business owners look for opportunities in their market place. They improve systems, cut costs and work on their team. Successful business owners don’t wait for things to happen, they make them happen. They don’t blame the economy or others for their business being slow. They adapt with the current environment.
Leaders must adapt – be accountable
In business and in life, you must try not to let the negative prevail. Remember the positive – everyone focuses on the things that they want in life. It’s great to have goals don’t get me wrong, but what about being positive about what you have. Current graduates – you have just obtained a higher level of education, enriched your lives with new experiences and knowledge. Keep this accomplishment with you always – cherish it.
Remain Positive “The glass is half full, not half empty” – Cherish what you have
Lastly, follow your intuition, it’s usually right. You must go with your gut. Follow your dreams and never give up. The statistics aren’t favorable for new business owners – 50% of businesses fail within the first 5 years. I can only imagine that’s because they didn’t pay attention to my advice above. But it may help you to exceed expectations, be open to learning, constant about improving yourself, positive, accountable, cherish what you have and always, always follow your intuition.
Follow your intuition
I will leave you with this memorable quote.
Steve Jobs (Stanford University Graduation)
Memorable Quote: “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma–which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.”
How can you become successful? Believe in yourself and never stop dreaming.
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