We get emails everyday from someone hyping a business online or we hear all about the great returns of starting your own business using a franchise system.
Don't get me wrong...I believe if you choose the right business you will be successful no matter the system or the media you use to promote your services or products. What does concern me is if someone is just exchanging one job for another and calling it a "business".
I just read an article which addresses some challenges to picking the right business or exchanging your old job for a new one,"The 7 Most Overrated Businesses". It has some very valid points we can all take a moment to ponder to see if we are, in fact, in the right business for our strengths, skills and passions.
You may be in one of these businesses and you may be extremely happy and successful, so it isn't an affront to anyone who is enjoying the benefits of small business ownership in these categories.
This is kind of a public service announcement to those who are feeling the pain of job loss and need to create an income. I just want you to carefully consider who you are and how your chosen small business will match up. Each will require investment of your, money, time and effort not to mention the support of your family.
So the more carefully you consider the business and look into yourself to see whether it's a commitment you can make for the long-term, the better your chances of success!
As always, if you have any suggestions or comments, please let me know what you think!
Ta~
Jax
Showing posts with label small business. Show all posts
Showing posts with label small business. Show all posts
Monday, August 31, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
We all have heard the saying "you'll get plenty of sleep later when you're dead", right? Means you're not working or you're just lazy and doesn't leave you with the warm fuzzies if you just want to get a good night's sleep...
The lack of sleep is taking a toll on our bodies' health and ability to perform at peak levels so we might want to forget that old maxim and catch up on a few zzzz's to make our lives better!
It costs more than just short-changing ourselves on rest: it increases the cost of health care, the ability to make money, quality of life with our families, just to name a few big things.
If you're a chronic sufferer from indigestion, colds, fatigue, stress, you may not be getting enough sleep and not resting while you do sleep.
I came across this article in the Wall Street Journal that I believe gives us great insight into the topic and truly worth the read: "When Sleep Leaves You Tired" (June 9, 2009).
You might want to alter some of your activities to just simply allow yourself some snooze time and enjoy the time you have now!
TTFN~Jax
The lack of sleep is taking a toll on our bodies' health and ability to perform at peak levels so we might want to forget that old maxim and catch up on a few zzzz's to make our lives better!
It costs more than just short-changing ourselves on rest: it increases the cost of health care, the ability to make money, quality of life with our families, just to name a few big things.
If you're a chronic sufferer from indigestion, colds, fatigue, stress, you may not be getting enough sleep and not resting while you do sleep.
I came across this article in the Wall Street Journal that I believe gives us great insight into the topic and truly worth the read: "When Sleep Leaves You Tired" (June 9, 2009).
You might want to alter some of your activities to just simply allow yourself some snooze time and enjoy the time you have now!
TTFN~Jax
The Forgotten Art of Networking
Ever attend a networking event?
Ever walk away with a bunch of business cards and nothing ever transpires from your collection?
Ever hand out your business cards but you never get a call?
If you're able to answer "yes" to any of those questions, then you're in the "Land of the Lost Networker".
There is a difference in handing out a business card and making a connection. In my own experience, the "art" of networking has been sacrificed for being able to amass the largest collection of business cards. And all those cards become useless since there is no face or connection to provide a motivating reason for the receiver of the card to connect with the giver.
Of course, we all want to have people call us who are interested in our business and who truly want to do business with us. So, what could the challenge be?
The point of networking is to meet people with whom we can share our stories and our services so we can continue to reach our personal goals. Handing out your business card only shares a name and, occasionally, it scares some people from actually calling you even if they have the greatest need for what you do because of the impersonal feel.
What we need to remember is we are all doing the same thing and the networking party has now become a "me" event. That is, the only reason you have the card is for you to call them and benefit from their service and not the other way around!
The "art" of networking should be about what we all bring to the table, for what we can do for someone and also for what they may be able to do for you. When I network, my goal is to build goodwill; I want to know about your business, your ideal customer, how I may help you. My expectation is to build a solid relationship to help you reach your audience, and, let you get to know me so you feel comfortable referring me to people you know.
By the way, "goodwill" is an asset on your balance sheet which improves your net worth especially in the marketplace. If large organizations can use good will to increase their value, why shouldn't small businesses?
Granted, it isn't the fastest way of making money but it gives you more credibility. Our reputation is more more valuable than our business card collection! The next time you attend a networking event, spend time speaking with a few people and getting to know about them rather than trying to be the one to collect the most cards.
For more information, there is an awesome resource of material from Bob Burg, a renowned author and speaker on the subject of networking.
Let's bring more success to the Art of Networking for all us!
TTFN~Jax
Ever walk away with a bunch of business cards and nothing ever transpires from your collection?
Ever hand out your business cards but you never get a call?
If you're able to answer "yes" to any of those questions, then you're in the "Land of the Lost Networker".
There is a difference in handing out a business card and making a connection. In my own experience, the "art" of networking has been sacrificed for being able to amass the largest collection of business cards. And all those cards become useless since there is no face or connection to provide a motivating reason for the receiver of the card to connect with the giver.
Of course, we all want to have people call us who are interested in our business and who truly want to do business with us. So, what could the challenge be?
The point of networking is to meet people with whom we can share our stories and our services so we can continue to reach our personal goals. Handing out your business card only shares a name and, occasionally, it scares some people from actually calling you even if they have the greatest need for what you do because of the impersonal feel.
What we need to remember is we are all doing the same thing and the networking party has now become a "me" event. That is, the only reason you have the card is for you to call them and benefit from their service and not the other way around!
The "art" of networking should be about what we all bring to the table, for what we can do for someone and also for what they may be able to do for you. When I network, my goal is to build goodwill; I want to know about your business, your ideal customer, how I may help you. My expectation is to build a solid relationship to help you reach your audience, and, let you get to know me so you feel comfortable referring me to people you know.
By the way, "goodwill" is an asset on your balance sheet which improves your net worth especially in the marketplace. If large organizations can use good will to increase their value, why shouldn't small businesses?
Granted, it isn't the fastest way of making money but it gives you more credibility. Our reputation is more more valuable than our business card collection! The next time you attend a networking event, spend time speaking with a few people and getting to know about them rather than trying to be the one to collect the most cards.
For more information, there is an awesome resource of material from Bob Burg, a renowned author and speaker on the subject of networking.
Let's bring more success to the Art of Networking for all us!
TTFN~Jax
Monday, April 27, 2009
Small Business Benefits: Retirement Accounts
Some things are guaranteed never to change and one of them is life!
No matter what we do, life continues to change and challenge our ability to keep up. I saw this news snippet last night & thought I would share it since I thought it would apply to many of us in the "Boomer" generation as well as those who have decided to create our own businesses: "Small Biz Owners Worry"
Not a lot of info nor any solutions; just enough to throw people into a panic: Don't panic! You've actually taken the best step towards being on track by having your own business. Thing is, there is no reason to panic at all. The economy and the marketplace always adjusts to the changes and challenges life poses for us.
I've been in the business of helping people, for a number of years, to resolve the challenge of whether you're on track for your retirement goals. By the way, one other thing that never changes is the ability of the business owner to reap some tax benefits!
So read the article with the understanding many small biz owners have the same concerns as you about the future while knowing all you need to do is reach out for the help!
You are the expert in your field, so, let the experts in retirement planning assist you with the proper tools to keep you at peak performance!
Thanks for sharing this moment! I look forward to any comments you'd like to share...TTFN!
Jax
No matter what we do, life continues to change and challenge our ability to keep up. I saw this news snippet last night & thought I would share it since I thought it would apply to many of us in the "Boomer" generation as well as those who have decided to create our own businesses: "Small Biz Owners Worry"
Not a lot of info nor any solutions; just enough to throw people into a panic: Don't panic! You've actually taken the best step towards being on track by having your own business. Thing is, there is no reason to panic at all. The economy and the marketplace always adjusts to the changes and challenges life poses for us.
I've been in the business of helping people, for a number of years, to resolve the challenge of whether you're on track for your retirement goals. By the way, one other thing that never changes is the ability of the business owner to reap some tax benefits!
So read the article with the understanding many small biz owners have the same concerns as you about the future while knowing all you need to do is reach out for the help!
You are the expert in your field, so, let the experts in retirement planning assist you with the proper tools to keep you at peak performance!
Thanks for sharing this moment! I look forward to any comments you'd like to share...TTFN!
Jax
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