Do you think this business of yours is just something you “fell” into? Do you think YOU being YOU… in YOUR industry… with YOUR unique (insane) desires and ideas… and YOUR personality… and the CRAZY way you want to show up… is an ACCIDENT? Or a HAPPENSTANCE?
Nope. No, and no.
This business is YOURS.
YOURS of your own choosing,
yours of your own making.
And — like a child — your DNA is coursing through its veins.
So not only is this business YOURS.
It is — like a child — YOUR responsibility.
The health of your business,
and to a growing degree,
your/ our economy,
is on YOUR shoulders.
(Atlas, please don’t shrug.)
Here are 5 things your business NEEDS from you… that cannot be delegated or delayed if your business — and you — are gong to reach or exceed your potential:
- BOUNDARIES: Your business needs you to set boundaries… within which, it can FLOURISH. Your business requires BOTH business-hours, during which the business is fed and nourished AND non-business-hours, during which the business can rest and the boss can be nourished.
- EXPOSURE & PROTECTION: Your business will expand and grow when exposed to positive influences and SHRINK and CONTRACT when exposed to negative influences.
So, consider WHO you are hanging out with,
to whom you are EXPOSING your business dreams,
and in which arenas you are allowing your business to hang out.
Just like with our kids, influences matter.
They matter a lot.
So, expose your business to the RIGHT influences and PROTECT it from the wrong influences.
- DAILY ATTENTION: There are certain things we need each and every day… and our businesses are the same. So how are you FEEDING your business each day?
So many business owners STARVE their businesses…
of attention…
of resources…
of content…
of contacts…
of leads…
and somehow still expect a FAT return.
Feed your business each day. This requires that you KNOW what fuel your business runs most efficiently on. For me, my business was “born and raised” using CONTENT as fuel. it’s what and how I feed my business every day. But that’s just one source of fuel… among many.
- INSPIRATION, CELEBRATION & COURSE CORRECTION: Your business needs to be inspired… so read / listen / watch content that reminds you of what’s possible for your business. Your business needs to be celebrated….. so take notice of, and celebrate, milestones and wins… both big and small. And, your business needs course correction… early and often and always. So, keep your eye on the goal and CONSTANTLY adjust your sails to help you stay the course
- Finally… DECISION. The most successful businesses in the world are run and lead by FAST decision makers. This is because indecision BLEEDS energy and BREEDS timidity. Your business needs you to be decisive.
If you are committed to growing a ROCK STAR business… to feeding it EVERY DAY… to raising a PRODIGY of an enterprise…. you just found your tribe. Women Who WOW, the online alliance of seriously driven women entrepreneurs. Message me for details on joining.
