So, you
thought becoming an entrepreneur and starting your own business was going to be
all about making your own hours and having more time with loved ones, right? This
is rarely the case.
Oftentimes,
having poured blood, sweat, and tears into an endeavor, it's common for a small
business owner to be the hardest working member of the team.
Wake up
at work, coffee fueled nights, and groggy mornings. This causes a buildup of
stress that isn't good for your health, outlook, or effectiveness to running
your business.
How can
you achieve a work/life balance that will leave you happier and a better
business person? Here are some tips:
1.)
Hire people that are good at the things you're terrible at- and then trust
them:
Micromanaging
something you don't fully understand can not only be frustrating for an
employee, but result in a substandard product at the finish.
Save on
stress by allowing employees the creativity to flow. You can always give the
final ok on the finished product.
2.) Work
your best schedule:
If you
can't stay awake after 9:00 P.M., you shouldn't be doing your bookkeeping at
midnight. Get some rest, wake up fresh, and complete your most important
projects when your energy is high and you're feeling your best.
Likewise,
if you're a night owl, code that website @ 3:00 AM instead of bright and early.
You'll get your work done distraction free.
3.)
Document your workflow:
This
will help you prioritize your own time and if you ever need assistance on a
complex project, the notes may prove to be a valuable resource for anyone
helping you out.
4.) If
possible, separate duties:
While
this largely depends on the size of your business, it's generally a good idea
to leave the sales to the sales people, and the marketing to marketing people.
5.)
Hire the right people for the job:
Hire
qualified individuals who'll pick up new skills quickly. They'll be better
equipped to handle the inevitable hurdles that every business will face.
6.) Morale
is important
Happy
employees and coworkers can be the difference between a "Winning"
attitude vs. an "Quitting" attitude when faced with exceptionally
difficult tasks, customer interaction, and going the extra mile.
As a
team of serial entrepreneurs, we hope our advice can help lead you to a
happier, more fulfilling, less stressful life!
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