It’s official, the end of Spring is imminent here in the UK.
Where did that go?
In turn, I’m now wondering how I haven’t managed to plant next season’s veg? The spuds, carrots, and greens I promised last year aren’t in the ground yet. I now beginning to feel a little left behind … although it’s not too late!
I need to prepare now.
Preparation for the future can be managed if we are mindful. By living in the moment, we can do a little each day to prepare for the future, whether for the business, our health and of course the garden. The seed is you.
In conversation with Liz last week she was saying how guilty she felt when taking time away from the business day-to-day to look after the family. We agreed that passion plays a big part in our commitment to the future. Family is always going to be the main priority. Business? For many, business is part of the family. Our work is often a lifestyle we choose to spend the majority of our time on. It can become all-consuming for those passionate about its well-being.
There’s a balancing act that many of us play. We can share our time.
We learn the routines of family life and set aside time for certain necessities.
Business being seasonal, we look to the busy times when our offer may be in demand. Then, when it’s not so busy, we develop and nurture what we have to make us more competitive, more attractive to the market. We further our reputation.
The same goes for networking. Those of us who have spent time cultivating relations understand that the meaningful business may take a little time to present itself. As we look to establish our position of authority, we are the go-to person in the room. Trust takes a while to develop before others consider recommending your trade or services.
Cultivating a network of support means that we offer our time freely. Sharing our skills and experience through story-telling. Those who walk away from the network after only a few short weeks are not cultivating, they’re hunting for the opportunity. Once they’ve succeeded in gaining an order or two, we rarely see them again, they’re off hunting elsewhere.
Therefore, to garner any kind of success, think gardening.
If we tend our patch, prepare the soil, plant the seeds and feed the bed regularly, we may end up with a healthy return on our efforts.
That’s how we become a reliable business connection. Prepare now, understanding that business is seasonal.
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