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Relax, You’ll Know What You Need To Run Your Business
Copyright 2004, Rich Becerra
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When I started my business, I didn't realize all of the things
I didn't really know about running my own business. Between all
of the government requirements and the accounting knowledge I
started to wonder just what kind of "stupid pill" I'd swallowed!
I didn't know what I thought I knew, about the business of
business. Whew!…what a shocker!
That was years ago and looking back, shivers still run up and
down my spine. The good news was, I wasn't alone and in reality
most of us go through the same thing. Not that it makes any of
us feel any better at the time, but it is a part of the learning
"dues" that most likely will be paid.
It's interesting but even though there is still new and unknowns
facing all business people each day, we seem to handle it better
as our business acumen matures.
I think it's a confidence in our ability to continue forward in
spite of a lack of a total understanding. We seem to intuitively
know that we will acquire the requisite knowledge in plenty of
time. Therein lies what I believe is the clue to the confidence
needed, especially in the formative stages of your venture.
It's really easy to lose a sense of confidence when we are faced
with new and unknown areas of business. Here are 3 ideas I use
to help me continue to move forward when faced with a knowledge
gap:
1. Ask for help. Understand with a certainty that "we" have all
been where you are and as a result we will be eager to lend
a hand.
2. Trust in your ability to learn whatever particular knowledge
is needed. Think about it this way. You learned what was
needed to launch your enterprise then; why would you suddenly
stop learning?
3. Treat the acquiring of the knowledge you need as a project.
Assign yourself as the project manager and assign aspects of
your knowledge / information gathering to employees, friends
and family. This breaks the task up into small 'segments'
and makes it a productive team effort.
When all else fails, just keep repeating the following
affirmation:
I know I don't know now but I am sure I will know what I need,
when I need it!
Keep the Faith!
Rich Becerra
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Rich Becerra is a business process consultant for small and
medium sized businesses. Currently working with Administaff,
Inc., this publicly traded company (ASF) provides HR solutions
for small to medium sized business in all 50 states. With over
80,000 employees, Administaff is the nations leading Professional
Employer Organization. To contact Rich: (800) 203-0240 or
mailto:rich_becerra@administaff.com .
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