How do you decide when to bring in the support you need for your business?
When was the last time you were able to plan growth for your business?
When was the last time you were able to focus, without interruption, on creating a strategy for your business?
Your current experience feels more like you do never have enough hours in the day, all you seem to be doing is putting our fires, scheduling and rescheduling meetings, trying to manage your dm's in every social inbox to ensure you don't miss any leads, updating your website and online courses platform, managing your marketing and brand awareness on social media which you only ever seem to find the time to do when you're about to sit down to relax in front the tv. I dare not delve into the worst of all horrors; FILING.
Finding the support you need should be seen as an accomplishment. It's a sign that your business is thriving and you are able to consider having the support you need to gain valuable hours in your day. The support will allow you to focus on what success looks like to you for your business.
Here's a quick checklist to guide your actions;
You've stopped loving what you do
You've poured your heart and soul into creating your business and you've fallen out of love with it. Your projects are something you just stare at. The stress and overwhelm have transformed your passion into a time-consuming, joyless experience you constantly feel like you need a break from. Finding the right support for you and your business will reignite your passion.
The scales of your work-life balance have tipped in the wrong direction
You're spending far more time working than living. You've forgotten a very special someone's birthday, you've forgotten to schedule your Dr's appointment. Family commitments, telephone calls, and messages from your loved ones have become inconvenient and you're constantly apologising because "I've been so busy". Finding the right support will give you back the hours you need to spend time with your family without the guilt of not being focused on your business.
You've started making mistakes
Your calendar is back to back. Your inbox is overflowing. You've not responded to a client email. You've missed a deadline that's cost you money. An overdue invoice has incurred a late payment charge. The right support will have your back. They will remind you of your deadlines. They will pay your invoices and will contact your clients on your behalf.
Like all relationships, it’s finding the right fit and then taking a leap of faith, building trust over time. The right support will be your go-to person, the person that has your back and will do what they can to support you in what your vision of success looks like for you and your business.
Whatever you're not changing, you are choosing.
xoxo Carla
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