Some Rules Were Meant to be Broken

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It is easy to get distracted, loose focus, and squander precious resources as a result. Too much time doing just the things we like, or that we know we do well (or that are easy) can keep us from other more critical tasks and ultimately mean the difference between the success or failure of our business.

I see this happen all the time.

Say someone takes over a new job at the office. If they are generally a neat person, they probably want to clean things up a bit so they can get off to a fresh start. There is nothing wrong with that - especially if it looked like this when they started. But, if three weeks later they are still spending the majority of their time looking for things to throw away instead of doing more productive work, then there is a problem.

Spending all day flipping through file folders and moving sticky notes around our desks can sink our business in a hurry.

Don’t get me wrong. The extra things that happen in the course of business are important. Many a business has failed because the owner knew how to provide a service but neglected everything else that comes with being a business owner.

Just be sure that when it comes to your business you understand what it is that makes you money. Concentrate on those things. Let the rest fill in later. Read more