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This 1 Habit Will Get You Freedom from Your Business
When I survey business owners at the beginning of their work with me, the majority tell me they are working 4 or fewer hours per week ON their business. Most of their time working is spent working IN the business. This is not surprising since most of my clients hire me because they want FREEDOM from the day-to-day involvement in the business. At the start of our work together, most can be away from their business for only brief periods of time before the business grinds to a halt.
The Missing Link to True Profit and Freedom
One business owner recently shared with me that her business feels like a treadmill that keeps speeding up on her, demanding more and more of her. From the outside looking in, she appears successful and her business is growing continually. But she has reached the point where she is maxed out, feeling like she can no longer keep up with the demands of her growing business.
Avoid These Costly Mistakes When Onboarding New Employees
Payroll is one of the biggest expenses in small business. Most small business owners are not getting their money’s worth from the investment they are making in employees. Taking steps to optimize employee performance directly impacts your profit.
Short and Sweet Meetings that Motivate Employees and Drive Profit
Do you ever wonder if the meetings you have with employees are effective?
See if this sounds familiar… You hold a meeting intending to motivate employees and get everyone working together as a team to do their best. You talk. They listen. They may seem interested, or at least they nod their heads in the right places, but then. . . . they go out and do the same old things and nothing has changed. Ugh!!!
WARNING: Don’t Coach THESE Employees
Have you ever wondered if you can “rehabilitate” an employee? Many business owners spend lots of time trying. There are some employees you can not “rehabilitate.” Read on…
1 Strategy to Get Employees Thinking for Themselves
Does it ever feel like you could get more done, if only you had fewer interruptions?
Because you’re the business owner, you tend to be “the one who knows how to do everything” in the business. It’s tempting for employees to come to you with questions before trying to figure things out on their own. In the interest of “saving time,” it’s tempting for you to answer their questions and move on.
1 Easy Way to Fill Entry-Level Positions with Great Employees
Do you find yourself in the position of constantly hiring for entry-level positions, and feeling frustrated by the poor quality of the applicants?
Your Employees will LOVE You for This
How would you describe your dream employee? Maybe with descriptions like the following:
“Great attitude”
“Dependable”
“Self-motivated”
“Wants our business to be successful”
“Looks for ways to help instead of waiting on me to tell them what to do”
“Someone with similar values who cares about the mission of our team”
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