Business Owner's Rulebook

Business Owner's Rulebook

When I started my first company, I filled out the paperwork with the state of Indiana. I got a nice certificate, stamped and signed by the Secretary of State certifying my new business. There was no congratulations, no good luck wishes, and no instructions!

Like me, you probably had a general idea of what you were going to do wit your new business, but not what the day to day would be like! Most of us, dive into our new business and figure it out as we go.

But as I learned along the way, you don't need to do it all on your own. Turning to other business owners in informal conversations and formal mastermind groups can be really beneficial.

Zachary "Parker" Harris joined me in a conversation explaining how a mastermind group is like hiring seven consultants all at once. LISTEN NOW

It also helps if you understand your problem solving style and superpowers. As Kris Ward explains sometimes what you think of as a strength is actually working against you. LISTEN NOW

And one final thought for your rulebook - If you are like many small business owners, laying awake at night worrying about your business, working all day long and in your spare time, thinking about your business Joseph Drolshagen, SMT? doesn't think that is the best way to get ahead. In our conversation, he challenges the idea that exhaustive effort is the only path to success. LISTEN NOW

Looking for Tips from Someone Who Has Been There, Done That?

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Kris Ward

Business Coach ??Productivity Coach Specializing in Helping Coaches, Consultants, Entrepreneurs Get Out Of Their Own Way.?Avoid Burnout, Be Super Productive ? Find, Hire Train VA's | Author | Speaker | Podcast Host

3 个月

Yes, Lorraine Ball in order to get to the real work, the work your clients pay you to do -- you need to have some streamlined processes in play. And yes, traditional SOP's take too long to create and become outdated quickly!! Our signature Super Toolkits, have helped so many entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and small business owners get 25 hours back a week within the first month working with us!

CHESTER SWANSON SR.

Next Trend Realty LLC./ Har.com/Chester-Swanson/agent_cbswan

3 个月

Awesome product.

Jef V.

Copywriter & Website Marketer for B2B Companies

3 个月

This is so true. I've been documenting my journey from freelance copywriting to my current web design agency. No matter what courses you by or free stuff you find on the internet, nothing is going to capture your business better than documenting and formatting every step of the way.

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David Zedonis

ME, P.E., Principal at Z*Tech Inc

3 个月

Thank you for gwnerating USEFUL content!

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