You ARE a Happy Business Owner (Whether you know it or not!)
Did you know that, as a business owner, you're happier than your employees? That’s right, the latest research indicates that despite the trials and tribulations of starting and running your own business, “entrepreneurs are happier and healthier than employees”. OK, so what?
Well, we love to work with happy entrepreneurs; creative people who find joy in the work they do because they’ve discovered a variety of ways to help and support clients who need them. And, according to more from Inc.com, “Despite the uncertainties of starting up, entrepreneurs on the whole actually report higher mental well-being than those comfortably ensconced in a steady job.
That said, however, we’ve also found that entrepreneurs who are forced into unfamiliar areas of running their business are far less happy. Just a few examples of these might be strategic marketing, lead generation, and writing a blog.
In fact, experience tells us that, once a new business reaches a certain level of success, these areas can become overwhelming and can suck the energy and joy from running your own business. In other words, if your expertise lies in designing and realizing spaces for living more comfortably or filling those spaces with luxury furnishings, it’s highly unlikely you’ll have the time (or inclination) to learn the fine points of say, online marketing.
That’s why we’ve been sharing a few business practices that we, and Ted, believe can help to smooth things out for you!
Ted Fall’s #1 Practice for Small Business Owners
It’s not at all unusual for a highly focused, energetic entrepreneur to suddenly feel overcome and defeated by the demands of promoting their business. Even those who recognize and accept that they can’t be everything to everyone will often try to do it all themselves. (Remember, you also can’t be all things to yourself!!!)
And so, we’re forced to ask, as a business owner, do you feel like…
Your endless to-do list is getting the best of you, robbing the joy out of a business you once loved.
You are drowning in projects you know you should do, but can’t find time for.
You need help but don’t want to try one more mediocre design apprentice, only to be disappointed.
You’re tired of the revolving door of support, where you’re the only one who can really run your business.
First and foremost, Ted’s advice is this: stick to what you love and do best. If you hire good people to support you while focusing on client acquisition and satisfaction, your revenue and profits will take care of themselves.
We would never claim that we could do what you do better than you, but we can confidently declare that we can support you by doing the things you either can’t or do not want to do. The things that are critical to your long-term growth and success – and which will enable you to focus on the things you do best – servicing clients, designing gorgeous spaces, offering the best home furnishings money can buy, and increasing profitability.
Learn More from Ted Fall Consulting
Virtually every interior designer and luxury furnishing dealer will experience frustration from the demands of running their business. This is normal. However, that does not mean you can’t find the support you need that will enable you to focus on the reason you started your firm – helping your clients live better, more comfortable lives.
If you’re struggling with the daily demands of building or running your business, Ted can help. Simply… Contact TD Fall todayfor professional business consulting to the trade.