Do you really know?
For all of you small business owners and entrepreneurs out there, I have included a “sanity checklist” for you to look over. I challenge you to circle the number of statements that are true and apply to you. If more than 5 statements are true, partnering with a virtual assistant may be the perfect solution.
- I am working long hours each day and still can’t get caught up.
- I am working mostly in my business instead of on my business.
- If I wasn’t here, the place would fall apart within a month.
- I want to delegate more so I have time to pursue new revenue streams.
- I am doing tasks that I do not like or am not very good at.
- Sometimes I wonder if I am spending too much money doing everything myself.
- Our customers aren’t getting quality service and we’re losing money as a result.
- I have family members helping in my business and they are unhappy about it.
- I want to take more time off with family without guilt or stress.
- I have ideas for growing the business but I just don’t have time to pursue them.
- Paperwork and organization often fall behind and costs money in penalties or fees.
- The joy of owning a business is eclipsed by the stress of running it.
- I can’t turn my business brain off and my sleep and health are suffering as a result.
- Profitablity isn’t where it could be.
- I miss or drop opportunities to partner with others to expand my business.
- The technology that could streamline my business overwhelms me so I tend to ignore it.
- The business lags behind in online marketing which I’m sure means lost business.
- I’m uncertain where my expenses are and if they can be streamlined to save money.
- I find myself missing or being late for appointments more than once a week.
Copyright 2009 Virtually Successful.com inspired by and based on the Entrepreneurs RealityCheck by the School of Small Business Coaching at Coachville.com.
