Entrepreneurs come up with many counterproductive excuses. When they aren’t corrected, these excuses can have big and often underestimated consequences. Let’s debunk five of the most frequent things entrepreneurs tell themselves.
Excuses to avoid:
- Too busy. This excuse is a favourite among entrepreneurs who prioritize their business’ secondary tasks. If you don’t address a problem when it pops up, it certainly isn’t going to solve itself. Sooner or later, you’re going to have to deal with it. One thing is for sure: the longer you let it stagnate, the longer it’ll take to solve. Act now and you’ll actually save time.
- Isn’t a good time. Let’s be straight: there’s never a good time. You have to put the pieces in place for things to happen. Waiting never helped anything… except letting the problem grow for your company. So, make things happen when you want them to. Many entrepreneurs understand this and do it well.
- Can’t afford it. Money isn’t everything. There are many ways to be creative and find a solution that won’t break the bank. What you should ask yourself before saying you don’t have the money are questions like: What are my alternatives? How can I make the most of these options? If you start by asking the right questions, nothing will hold you back, not even money.
- Enough clients already. A company never has enough clients. When demand is up, you can grow your company, outsource tasks or even make certain processes more efficient. Business development has to be kept up. No exceptions.
- Don’t know how. Voluntary ignorance is never a good reason. There are always specialists who can give you a hand to get past a temporary obstacle when you lack the expertise, tools and resources. It’s tried and true: when you surround yourself with people who are more skilled than you, you increase your success and knowledge. So go find the people who are going to help you grow!
Putting a lid on excuses in business
Entrepreneurs often know when something isn’t working or could be improved. Get your head out of the sand and prioritize what’s really important: developing your business and improving your operations. Entrepreneurs like process mapping because it’s an objective solution that brings out quality information.
Every entrepreneur can be successful!
Every company has potential. What do dynamic entrepreneurs have in common? They don’t make excuses in their businesses. They are proactive in reaching their goals since they know they won’t be successful if they stand on the sidelines. They know, without a doubt, that action pays off. So, if you want to change, act differently and prioritize the essential. You and your business will benefit in every way.