Comments on: What To Do If You’re Struggling to Grow Your Business

By: Sydni Craig-Hart

Sydni Craig-Hart — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:18:54 +0000

Love it Amy! Don’t you find that investment in your Assistant to be priceless? So many folks resist getting the help they need and hide behind “I can’t afford it”, when in most cases they can’t afford NOT to get help. Thanks for sharing your experience and dispelling this myth!

By: Amy Kinnaird

Amy Kinnaird — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:43:05 +0000

Sydni, Here is what I have done recently: hired an assistant to help me in my office locally. She’s a professional organizer now, which is why I hired her. She is going to help me a couple of hours each week to stay accountable to my tasks and make sure my systems are in place and working well.

I also commit to time blocking my calendar again. It worked well before and I have gotten lazy about it. Thanks for reminding me to commit my time completely to work during those hours.

By: Kristi LeGue

Kristi LeGue — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:54:05 +0000

This is great Sydni. I love the fact that you not only give us permission, but TELL us to do what we love doing when it comes to marketing our business. I cannot tell you how many entrepreneurs I have met at networking events that tell me they would rather be hung up by their toe nails than to be at the said event. What they don’t realize is that people can tell that even if they don’t say anything to them. Me personally, I am a networking butterfly. I absolutely LOVED networking when I had my CPA practice. Best part of owning a business if you ask me. However, I completely respect when others are out of their comfort zone.

I also love your reminder about being a business martyr. I was definitely guilty of that. I finally hired someone and she was phenomenal! One of the best things I ever did for my business.

Thank you so much for all the fabulous information again this week.

Kristi

By: Sydni Craig-Hart

Sydni Craig-Hart — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:05:26 +0000

Right Cathy! We all need help…none of us have enough time with today’s busy lifestyle’s to truly get it “all” done. Smart, sane folks get the help they need!

By: Sydni Craig-Hart

Sydni Craig-Hart — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:04:28 +0000

I love that Jen, “Your habits are a reflection of your commitment.” Well said! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

By: Sydni Craig-Hart

Sydni Craig-Hart — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:02:48 +0000

Thank you for your input Andrea! It’s so true…many folks are shooting themselves in the foot trying to do WAY too much. It’s so much easier (and less stressful) to narrow your focus to just a few strategies and focus on giving those your best.

By: Jennifer Bourn

Jennifer Bourn — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:05:31 +0000

Sydni – I LOVE that you put “Commit to building better habits” first on the list. This is so critical to creating a successful business. Your habits are a reflection of your commitment.

By: Cathy Alessandra

Cathy Alessandra — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:18:56 +0000

Love the #3 – Ditch the super hero cape! If all of us would try to stop doing everything and get some help, we wouldn’t suffer from what i call “SuperWoman Fatigue!”. That goes for business (VA, bookkeeper, etc) to home (housekeeper). Love that!

By: Brenda Stanton

Brenda Stanton — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:33:16 +0000

Another great post Syndi!

You really did nail it in terms of the main areas to incorporate in order to have any type of success in life. Being able to self-manage while also doing what you love and having support around you really is so fundamental.

I really love that you – as a marketing expert – teach that you don’t have to do things you don’t enjoy – actually do the opposite and you’ll get the results you’re looking for.

Once again, another great article!

By: Andrea Costantine

Andrea Costantine — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:37:58 +0000

Great post – your 3 tips are spot on. I see so many people trying to do every marketing tactic, and it just can’t work. One, it’s not sustainable, and two you dilute your efforts.

I also love how you bring up the point of results. I notice that somethings give me better results than others, yet I spend less time on those strategies. It’s the 80/20 rule, I if spent 80% of my time on where 80% of the business comes from, then I’d greatly increase my business revenue.

Thanks for the reminder!