Build a Business, Not A Job
- Jun 20, 2017
- 4 min read
Many women dream of working for themselves, being their own boss, and having the freedom to only take on clients and projects they love. That's a very realistic goal to have.
What they don’t realize, though, is that there is a huge difference between building a business and being self-employed. Let's consider them:
Business owners scale their income. Self-employed people trade dollars for hours.
Business owners leverage the skills and talents of others. Self-employed people rely only on their own skills.
Discouraged yet? Don’t be. Every business owner started out self-employed. Just don’t stay there. These tips will help you build a sustainable business instead of just another job.
Don’t Try to Do It All Yourself
Building a sustainable business requires that you leverage the talents and time of others. While it might seem cost-effective to simply do everything yourself—especially in the start-up phase when you likely have more time than money—it’s a path to burnout and stress.
Instead, separate your tasks into those that you love and are especially suited for (such as marketing). Also think about the tasks that may be too time-consuming or meticulous. You can even consider the tasks you dislike. You're the boss, right? So how do you make it happen?
Make a solid plan to get those things done. If you feel like you can’t afford to outsource all of these tasks all right now, start with what you tend to procrastinate the most on, even if it’s just a few hours each month. Prioritize these obligations and approach outsourcing according to your hierarchy of needs.
SIDE NOTE: Don't assume that you cannot afford outsourcing. Do your research. You might start with a few assignments at a time, here or there. You may outsource one particular area on an regular basis. It's easy to over complicate outsourcing because it's money going out instead of revenue coming in. You can be extremely creative and flexible in how you incorporate help in your business.
Don’t Allow Yourself to Work All the Time
The trouble with working at home is that you live at work. And that means that there’s no clear line in the sand between your work day and your home life.
Since there’s always work to do, it’s easy to find yourself working every available moment—often to the detriment of your family relationships. This opens the door for overwhelm and anxiety.
You can help avoid this by:
Setting—and maintaining—clear work hours
Having an office with a door you can close when you’re done
Scheduling time for family and other activities
Taking time for yourself
Vacations and Downtime Are Important
Don’t create a business that requires you to be “in the office” every day. At the start, you may need to be available more, but you should definitely be planning for the day when you can be “off the grid” for extended periods of time.
Have trusted contractors who can handle things when you’re not available
Leverage automation tools such as autoresponders and autowebinar systems
Create repeatable systems so you’re not always re-inventing the wheel
While you might not be able to hit the road with no internet access for weeks at a time, at the very least you should be able to reduce your workload to a daily check-in.
Sound impossible? It’s not. With some forethought and planning, you can create a team—and the systems they need—to successfully run your business without becoming overwhelmed and overworked.
Structuring your business in the initial stages is so critical to getting off to a smooth start. These are components that are addressed in It's Time To Go: 4-Week Strategy for How to Leave Your 9-to-5.
As an emerging or even a new Female Preneur, there are specific components of your online business that you can put into place, prior to leaving your traditional job. It is important to have these areas clearly defined so that when you leave your job, you are not creating another job for yourself. You want to build a solid, profitable business so that you can create your DREAM LIFE.
If you're ready to rejuvenate your business or reinvent your life by stepping out of an ordinary existence and into a more purposeful, meaningful existence, let's talk. Secure a Complimentary Personal Strategy Session with Ché Myers at www.CheMyers/Apply
Ché Myers is a Business Mentor and Success & Confidence Enthusiast for the aspiring and growing female entrepreneur who is ready to experience freedom by launching and growing a widely successful online business, making generous income, impacting lives and leaving legacies. Her passion is helping women remove overwhelm, find her voice, and help them step out of ordinary into her authentic, confident self. She wants women to know that you CAN still have the beautiful, purpose-filled business that you envisioned, while living an abundant life infused with passion, purpose and freedom. You simply need momentum, support, and strategy!
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