Easy Ways To Stay Focused in your business

Many of the small business clients (affiliate) I work with are home-based and get distracted by the tasks at hand, forgetting to stay focused on their business.  They primarily talk on the phone with clients (affiliate) daily, not about their own business, but about the client’s work.  So, they never really take the time to talk about what their goal is for their own small business.  They tend not to spend the time to hash out what their goal is besides making more money. I am here to tell you. Today, I am sharing how to stay focused on your OWN new small business.

A successful business is not JUST about making money. It’s about having a purpose and helping others with what they want.

Voice your thoughts in a group

The best way to figure out what a new business is about and how to make it more successful is for the owner to talk it through and, as a whole, decide what the company’s future will look like.  They need to understand what the business is doing successfully right now. And, make sure to get feedback from others so that it inspires them to find a more straightforward path and stay focused on the goal. Small business owners love to do it all themselves, but in this case, an external perspective will offer a fresh look at their business and help them immensely.

Ideas to determine your focus

Below are ways to help you get inspired to determine your small business focus.

Reach out to family

Have a family member be your sounding board to help you get inspired. This person can be your spouse, sister, or parent—anyone who communicates with you regularly about your business.

Get an accountability coach

Hire someone to be your sounding board. If you do not have anyone who can help you out, look for a small business owner who offers consulting services as I do. Other professional organizers have this service too. I have been hired to help clients (affiliate) determine their focus and what they want and establish goals to get there.

Join a group online

Join an online community of like-minded individuals to discuss broader ideas. I like looking at social media, like Facebook Groups or LinkedIn Groups, to find groups with similar interests as mine.  And, when you see a group that works for you, take advantage of their knowledge and ask questions.  Minimize the number of questions to once a week to avoid spamming the group.  Also, get involved in the group and answer questions in your particular field. When people get to know you, they may even hire you.

Become a member of a community

Join a small business community that meets monthly to hash out ideas and network.  There are meetup groups and other networking groups you can search for online.

Go to conferences in your industry.

This will cost you money if you go to them in person. But these days, you can also do virtual conferences for free. This will give you sessions that may help you improve different areas of your business. If you want to attend a conference in person, purchase tickets early to take advantage of discounted early-bird specials. Take lots of notes while at the conference.  Group them by topic, so when you return, you won’t have to sort the notes.

Read industry newsletters.

There are plenty of places online where you can read about your industry and what is happening there. Do some online searching and sign up for a newsletter to get inspired. It is best to pick ones that are daily or weekly, since these will have the most current information. Feel free to check out my post below for some suggestions.

I hope this helps get you motivated to make you and your new business a priority. Please leave a comment below if you have any questions about staying focused on your business. I would love to hear from you.

Below are some articles I found online to help you stay focused.

Forget About Setting Goals. Focus on This Instead by James Clear

Setting Business Goals & Objectives: 4 Considerations by Harvard Business School online

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