Working “On” Your Business Instead of “In” Your Business

Every successful business has a beginning, and in most cases, employers begin as employees. In this regard, you can learn how to work IN a business, but that doesn’t always mean you’ll learn how to work ON a business.

As a small business owner, you want to make sure that your business works for you and not the other way around. This requires a shift in perspective to make sure you don’t get lost in the day-to-day operations.

ActionCoach RGV specializes in coaching entrepreneurs so they can succeed. Whether your definition of success is increasing revenue or growing your business, it’s crucial to make sure you have a vision. Most business owners get fixated on a small part of their vision instead of focusing on the bigger picture; again, you want your business to operate without you, not because of you.

So how do you truly work on your business?

Think Like an “Employer,” Not an “Employee”

When you become a master of your trade, the idea of running your own business becomes much more appealing than working for someone else.

The key to ensuring that your business succeeds is making sure that you don’t carry over the same mindset that you had as an employee. This means that you need to avoid getting too technical and micromanaging issues that can be delegated to staff or teammates.

Business owners focus on strategic networking to connect with like-minded members of their communities so that they can optimize their systems and workflow. When you expand your circle to include other entrepreneurs, it becomes easier to identify effective processes that you can implement yourself.

“Development” and “Evolution” are two very important factors when it comes to improving your business. A good business owner understands that failure is an important factor when pursuing growth. If a process fails, it’s not a waste of time; rather, it’s an opportunity to identify which factors worked to support a goal and which ones didn’t.

A common issue that business owners face is taking on too much responsibility when it comes to managing systems. When you’re in charge, it can feel like it’s your responsibility to handle every single detail, no matter how small. After all, it is your business, right?

Well, fortunately, that burden doesn’t have to fall solely on the business owner.

Supporting Your Employees To Grow Your Business

Having a team that you can rely on is essential to the growth of your business. As a business owner, you want to surround yourself with staff who are receptive to feedback and eager to learn.

Instead of thinking you’re the only one who can handle operational tasks, try training an employee to oversee said tasks. Doing so can free you up to focus on business development, acquiring new clients, and improving other processes to support your business.

Investing in the growth of your business also means investing in the development of your staff.

Supporting your employees means giving them the option to pursue skills development training so they can perform better. By expanding your team’s skillset, you foster innovation within your business and open the door to improvements on existing systems.

While professional development is a great way to optimize your business, it’s not always a catch-all solution for small business owners. Perhaps there are some specialized tasks that are too specific to delegate to your staff; for example, it’s fine if your team of sales experts doesn’t have human resources skills. For these types of situations, outsourcing is a great solution that allows any business owner to contract human resources services to meet their needs.

The same can be applied for other specific tasks, such as accounting/bookkeeping. Freelancers are widely available to help business owners worry less about balancing the books and invest more time into their business.

ActionCLUB Empowers Business Owners So They Can Work On Their Business

Some of the most common reasons that small businesses fail include inadequate management, ineffective business planning, and an inability to identify a unique selling proposition.

Empowerment involves creating an environment that supports growth, and for small business owners, this can come in a variety of forms. The same effort that you invest in training and supporting your staff must also be applied to yourself and your own professional development.

ActionCoach RGV understands that small business owners can benefit from business re-education and coaching. Our ActionCLUB program was designed to help business owners reinvigorate their business by focusing on the key fundamentals of business.

ActionCLUB is the right program for you if you’re ready to:

• Enhance your cash flow & profit margins.
• Grow your loyal customer base while increasing revenue.
• Create systems that allow your business to run more efficiently and without you.

When you’re ready to sign up and improve your business, give us a call to arrange a complimentary consultation.