The word “business” carries a definite meaning for many people. By definition it means “the occupation, work, or trade in which a person is engaged.” I hear people say: “I could never run my own business” or “I don’t like business.”
The way I see it everyone is in business. Everyone. You are in the Business of You.
As an employee, you think you have a job. Here’s another way to look at it: you have a client, not a job. You have one client that supports your whole business. Like any business, you had to sell your service to that company to get the contract. In the Business of You, there is monthly income and expense. If you lose that client (i.e. get laid off) it hurts the bottom line. The nice thing about this business is that in the macro view it never fails – it just is.
Running your business is challenging but it can also be great fun. In your business you get to decide exactly how you want things to run. You’re the boss in the Business of You. Remember that.
Great post! I’m starting my work day (as an employee) and you made me see the thing from a different optic. I will face this day as a motivated supplier.
True. Business is relationships. You with your word, your role, your coworkers, your clients, your partners, your board, shareholders, goals, products. Many different points of view eminate from the core – but above all one is essential: always be true. That’s good business.
Maxi and Michael~ Thank you for the responses! Michael, I love your blog and your business environment.
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Love your post. Just started and this really rang a bell with me:
Running your business is challenging but it can also be great fun. In your business you get to decide exactly how you want things to run. You’re the boss in the Business of You. Remember that.
I’ve just written a blog about starting out – http://www.brightcopy.co.uk/blog
It’s hard work – but worth it!
Tinx
Tineke~
Great story on your blog, thanks for sharing. It’s great to read that
things are taking off for you. 16/ 47,000… not bad!
Thanks for doing what you do.
I look forward to continuing the conversation.
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