How do small business owners stay motivated?
Dear Professor Bruce: I am a small business owner. I am president, vice president, sales manager, treasurer and at times I even sweep the floor. The pressures can be overwhelming. How do I stay motivated?This situation is certainly not unique to you. Most small business owners face the same issues. The good news is that something can be done, and there is something that you can do. David Cottrell, author of Monday Morning Choices (Harper Collins) offers five actions that will help you keep motivated and enjoy your success.1. Determine what are the “main things” in your business. Everything is not important, but everything takes time and adds stress. Once you determine the true priorities for your business, spend your time doing those things and let someone else do the rest.2. Surround yourself with positive people. Positive attitudes makes us happier, more productive and more successful. Some people chose to be negative because they don’t realize they have the power to be positive or p
