Yep. I admit it. I’m guilty.
I’m have been guilty of neglecting my very own business. There’s so much to do…billing, customer follow-up, emails, marketing…the list goes on and on.
Do you ever feel like you’re neglecting your business too? Surely, I’m not alone.
It’s rather ironic when I think about it. After all, being a virtual assistant means doing the tasks that helps you stay organized and grow in your business.
Since I love working with my clients and I love working on their projects, I put my own business at the bottom of my to-do list.
It’s like the old saying goes, “The cobbler’s children have no shoes.”
The truth is, no business can thrive if they consistently neglect their own processes and systems.
I, too, must elicit the help of a team. It’s not without its challenges though. I am faced with the same challenges as any owner of a growing business. Challenges like knowing what to delegate, the fear of being able to afford help, no time to train, or even finding that “right person.”
Working in the corporate world for 20 years has given me the experience to know how important the details are in maintaining a good foundation for a business. But, transitioning into the realm of small business has taught me so much more. It takes time to build the clientele to be able to afford to hire someone. Then you worry if you have enough work to fill their day.
I knew that starting a virtual assistance business would be beneficial to small businesses, but by growing my own business, I really see the value of delegating to virtual assistants.
The very nature of the virtual assistant industry is that we work by either project or small increments of time. I love the fact that I delegate by project, a little at a time, with both what I can afford and what I’m comfortable with letting go. It’s not nearly so overwhelming in the training process. Best of all, I see first-hand, that the more I delegate, the more we are able to accomplish, and I see results that are reflected on my bottom line.
If you are struggling to get everything done for your own business, don’t think “how can I get everything done?” Think instead, “How will everything get done?” This slight shift of perspective will open your mind and you will accomplish so much more. You aren’t limiting yourself. You begin thinking creatively and resources will present themselves.
Thanks for taking the time for this week’s Weekly Breather. Now, I’d like to hear from you. What are your obstacles in delegating to accomplish more?