I’m writing this on World Entrepreneurs’ Day and, although you’ll be reading it a little later, it’s definitely something worth celebrating.
So put something fizzy in the fridge because we’re about to play the Entrepreneurs’ Drinking Game.
As you may know I currently run three businesses* (with two successful exits behind me). In order to make constant progress it’s essential to focus on the future and what’s next. How else can you move forwards? This comes at the cost of reflections and we rarely pause to appreciate how far we’ve come.
This is why I encourage entrepreneurs to enter awards. Even if preparing a draft application it forces you to review how far you’ve come. This gives you a different perspective on your journey.
So open your laptop now for a quick check in and compare where you are now with your business 12 months or 5 years ago. Take the time to enjoy your wins, appreciate what you’ve already achieved, and maybe spot more opportunities for growth (we are entrepreneurs after all 😉)
- How is your turnover looking?
- How is your profitability (despite rising costs)
- Do you have a good team around you?
- How is your general business network?
- How much of your day to day work is automated? (Did I just catch you thinking about what still needs to be automated? Remember to look back on what you have already done!)
- How have your working hours changed?
- How is your work-life balance generally?
Take a sip for everything that has moved forward in your business.
Share your successes with me. I always like to hear when (and how) others are doing well. And, if your business hasn’t moved forward the way you hoped, just reply to this email with HELP NEEDED and I’ll show you how we can make progress together.
Here’s to celebrating your journey.
*Details of my current businesses if you’re curious:
- Minerva Accountants provide the usual accountancy services plus Clarity business advice sessions
- Hudson Business Advice is a consultancy offering speaking, writing, and coaching services to help accountants and small business owners to run a better business
- Minerva Technology is a small fintech which is more of side hustle as it has a single app in development (at the moment)