Tips to Be Your Own Boss
Becoming your own boss might seem very exciting, yet it can be quite daunting. You are going to be the only person who can make your new business successful. If it struggles, it is all on you.
While many dream of a life without a boss, few are willing to put in the work required to have a successful business. They try to start a business that never takes off, simply because they don’t put in the effort.
All hope is not lost. Being your own boss may be the best thing that you ever did! Here are some tips to help you with your new business as you learn to be your own boss.
Make sure that you are motivated (and not just by money).
Too many people start a business only as a way to make money. However, if you are not excited about the process of doing something that you love, you might not be starting the right business.
You need to find a way to make money with your passion so that it doesn’t have to feel like work!
Schedule time to work.
Many entrepreneurs feel like they can work whenever they feel like it. They may even think that they can start a business in their spare time. However, if you don’t schedule the time to work on a regular basis, days will go by without any progress being made.
It is also essential to set goals (both long and short-term).
Goals are necessary in order to keep yourself on track. So think about where you want to be in a few months. What about a year from now? Five years?
You can think about this in terms of money that you want to make, number of clients that you coach, number of machines in your gym, and much more. If it is easier for you to think in long-term, think about where you want to be. Then, your short-term goals should be the steps that you need to take in order to get there.
Be a fair boss.
As an employee, you have probably had your fair share of good bosses and bad ones. There were ones that you would do anything to impress and ones that you couldn’t wait to get away from.
Think about what you liked about some and what you didn’t about others. Then, use this to your advantage. Be fair to yourself. Know that there are going to be days when it is hard to get motivated so you should go easy on yourself. However, if you are too easy, you may never get anything done.
Give yourself breaks.
Too many business owners don’t know when to quit. Many work more than they ever thought they would when they decided to start a business. They work during their business hours and after hours too! If you never take time off, you are going to burn out and want to quit.
Becoming your own boss is very exciting, though it can be nerve-racking. You are going to be the only one who is in charge of your success and your struggles. It is important that you choose the right business. If you don’t love what you do, every day is going to be a struggle (and one that you will probably lose)!
Then, make your business a priority. Too many people want to start a business in their spare time, only to wonder why it isn’t successful. By not putting enough effort into it, they are not going to get the rewards that they want. It also helps to have goals. If you don’t know what you are working toward, you won’t know how to get there.
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David Michael Gilbertson is the founder and president of 3 Elements Lifestyle, LLC., a Fitness and Weight Loss company that specializes in YOU!. With more than 15 years of experience owning, operating and managing clubs of all sizes, David lectures, delivers seminars and gives workshops on the practical skills required to successfully help you with your health and fitness goals. David also helps you build the teamwork, management, and training necessary to open your own fitness center. For more information on Licensing and Consulting Services Visit his Web site at: www.3elementslifestyle.com or email at daveg@3elementslifestyle.com or call (805) 499-3030.
