Change Your World

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”

― Harriet Tubman

Anybody who has struck out on their own to start a business knows that it’s an uphill battle, but those who have the strength, patience and passion know that it’s worth the effort.  And the thing is, whether you’ve invented a device that will save a million lives or you’re just opening a corner market, you are making a difference and changing not only the world, but you’re changing your world.

It takes courage to abandon the safety of working for someone else, and the security of knowing that all you have to do is your job.  But day in and day out, those of us with an entrepreneurial spirit dream of the independence of self employment and the freedom that it offers.  Of course, it’s a lot of hard work, and you really have to be dedicated and passionate about your dream, but reaping the rewards of your efforts gives you unparalleled satisfaction that you simply cannot find in the employ of someone else.  Remember, if you have a job, you’re making someone ELSE’S dream come true, but if you have a business, that’s YOURS!  That is YOUR dream coming true, and there is truly no better feeling than knowing that you don’t need anyone else, that you don’t have to be a mere employee, and that YOU ALONE are responsible for your income, your future, your success, and your happiness.

Make it happen!  Turn your dream into a reality!  Fuel that dream with your passion, venture out on your own, and change your world!

 

You Get What You Pay For

“Price is what you pay,

Value is what you get.”

                      – Warren Buffett

Don’t fall into the trap of misusing your workforce – to create a successful environment, there are several things to keep in mind.  Always try to use people’s time and talents wisely.  People are much more willing to give their all when they feel recognized and useful.  Use people’s time poorly, or fail to utilize their talents and potential, and they usually don’t put forth their full effort.

Time is unquestionably our most precious asset.  Since we clearly can’t increase how much we have, we must try to maximize it and be sure that we use it to its full potential.  Through careful use of the word “no,” we can defend our limited time from those who would abuse, misuse or even steal it.  As much as a business owner would like to believe otherwise, if your employees aren’t giving you their A-game, they may as well be stealing from your company.  To avoid this, there are a number of methods one can utilize.

As leaders, we can save countless hours of lost productivity by appreciating what our people are doing for us, and showing that appreciation.  Motivate your people by rewarding their efforts with tokens of appreciation, perhaps a monthly gift certificate for the highest performer, or buying lunch for the office from time to time.  Give your staff a reason to work efficiently and effectively, and the results will more than pay for these small perks.  Of course, there is no better motivator than money, so be certain to offer an appropriate compensation package.  Everybody knows that you get what you pay for.

Implementing these strategies will not only help you to avoid losing productivity and income, but will tremendously improve the vitality of your team.  If you work at it, you can create the type of environment that people look forward to every day of the week!