Are we our business’ keeper?

June 5, 2009 · Filed Under Bookkeeping, Small Business 

I find it quite interesting that we tend to be everything to everyone except ourselves. The same principle applies when it comes to business. How is it that we can provide stellar services to our client, but our own housekeeping remains in disarray? Have you ever seen the beautician with his/her hair not done?; or, the contractor whose own home needs renovation. How about the Accountant that hasn’t updated their own books since they don’t know when?  This is the unpleasant cycle that we as small business tend to fall into.

I think the disconnect occurs during our planning phase. We plan for major business events such as the initial start up, the funding, the marketing, and even performing the service. It feels great to pull this all together into one neatly packaged profile, but let’s not forget the very service or product that we provide to others, we should also provide to ourselves. Let’s face it, the reason most of us went into business was to have the freedom and flexibility of expressing our creative selves. Who better to benefit from that creativity than yourself? Think of it from this perspective, when you are happy and fulfilled because of the realization and actualization of your potential, that positive energy will flow outward towards all who are ready and willing to receive it. You’re able to give your best because you’ve had firsthand experience with the most important element; YOU!

Explore ways to enhance your business by providing to yourself the very service that you give. Don’t think of it as selfish, but instead as self-ful. Even if you can’t provide it directly, find ways to get the help that you need by outsourcing. You’ll find that when your needs are being met, you’re in a better position to meet the needs of others.

Partnering for your success!
Jacqueline E. Williams
Financial Strategist

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