I want to be my own Boss! Words, uttered many times every day by millions of people looking to start their own business, struggling to find a job in the present economy or unhappy with their current job.
Before you make that first step towards becoming your own Boss, ask yourself, do you have the self-discipline to succeed?
As an employee you may have someone else scheduling your time, telling you when to have lunch, providing direction, giving you various task and other instructions plus the support of your colleagues.
As your own Boss you will be responsible for managing your own time and business activities a task that requires a great deal of self-discipline and focus if you are going to avoid household distractions like television, non business internet surfing, chatting on IM with your old colleagues, shopping etc.
Distractions that were never around, when you were an employee and can conspire to make the transition from employee to being your own Boss more difficult than many imagine!
If you really want to build a successful business, you will need to leave your ‘employee mentality’ behind and layout some clear rules for yourself and your family that set specific times for both work and family.
Once you have developed your schedule and to-do list stick to it, you will be more productive.
Yes, it is possible to be flexible in your working times to attend the school sports day or special function but the family must understand you will not always be able to take time off and the tasks on your to-do list have still to be completed .
You will not stay in business long if you hide your mistakes or blame them on others, the system, tools or the processes. Your most important lessons come from making mistakes and then correcting them.
Learn from your mistakes! Then fix them! Remember them and find new opportunities.