Even the most experienced business needs a little fine-tuning now and then. It’s easy to get complacent with “the way things are done” and when you have all of the pressure of being an entrepreneur, sometimes you can lose perspective. This week’s Gig Economy News offers tips for pushing yourself to be the best entrepreneur and all-around-businessperson you can be.
Get Your Message Across
Communication mistakes are one of the easiest and also costliest mistakes that any businessperson can make. Whether you’re talking to customers, suppliers, or really anybody, making a communication misstep can damage your professional reputation and can cost you business. That’s why you need to read this article from Inc about the biggest communication mistakes you can make and how to avoid them.
Love Your Work but Don’t be Married to it!
Working hard and being dedicated are great qualities. However, being a workaholic can be bad for your health and your quality of life. The first step in fixing any problem is, of course, admitting it. Because we know that you got into the business of entrepreneurship to find a better work-life balance, we want to make sure you’re not getting off track. So if you think you might be a workaholic, check out this quiz and find out.
Keep Your Energy Levels Up
A tired entrepreneur is a totally ineffective entrepreneur. If you’re exhausted, you’re more likely to make mistakes. We know how time-consuming entrepreneurship is. That’s why it’s more important than anything to make sure your energy is not dried up by these totally damaging energy-wasting. To help you in this important task, check out Entrepreneur’s article on the biggest energy-wasters you must get under control.
Mine Your Own Resources
Sometimes it’s so easy to get wrapped up in grow, grow, grow that you forget to care for what you already have. The holidays are the perfect time to take stock of your existing relationships and cultivate them to help keep your business strong. Check out our post on how to use the holiday season to build stronger relationships with others.
What do you do to fine tune your entrepreneurship skills and your business? Tell us in the comments!
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