Toolbox Talk

An easy 5 step process that creates a consistently profitable business with fatter margins and fairer prices.

• Without hours in the office and thousands out of your pocket.
• Without hours at your accountants office.
• With having to spend hours in excel.

The term 'The Great Resignation' has been floating around the media a lot lately.

Now, I don't think it's something that the trades industry or even Australia has to worry about for the minute, as it's mainly affecting the US and those who work office jobs there.

There is, however, a problem that has become more prominent in the trades industry; the issue of employment; of finding good people to work for you - this is presenting as a difficult task.

Why? How? Listen to this podcast.

Do you go into work, jump on site, sit down in the office and just let that tidal wave of tasks sweep you up and carry you off?

If you do, well, firstly it's normal - it's hard not to get caught up in the job and it's not that terrible too: you can run your business like that but it won't progress to where you may want it to go..

However, you can take control of this form of procrastination (as that is what it is) it's not that hard.

Motivation and procrastination go hand in hand, you are less likely to procrastinate when you are motivated, aren't you?
Now part of motivation is knowing where you are in three years' time - you need to set your vision, your end goal. It's important so you know the right things, the right jobs so your business doesn't give you more stress.

And so that it'll be easy to measure your success. 

Last week, I talked about how to spot when you're procrastinating. This week, I'm delving into why we choose to complete one job over another.

And how that's a monumental form of procrastination.

Listen to this episode.

Do you avoid the big tasks? Maybe you spend your day doing all the little, menial jobs?  Either way that's a sure sign that you're procrastinating.

Procrastination isn't just an avoidance tactic, you're also diverting your attention away from the big tasks. The important tasks that will help progress your business.

Watch the video for more on this.

Do you feel like you've got to be on top of every aspect of your business? Managing every little thing? That you have to be on the tools and in the office - every day?  

When your business has become an extension of youself instead of you managing it, the obvious truth is that you need to let go. But how do you do that?

Start treating your business like a garden.  

Listen to this to understand what I mean...

Letting go of control is something all business owners find challenging. I understand.

You're scared of relinquishing control because they might not do it to the same standard as you. You're scared they'll make mistakes and customers will be unhappy.

But that simply isn't true and can put a big fat pin in the progression of your business. It can stump your success.

How will you ever grow and become more successful if you're trying to manage it all? There won't be time to grow or space.

You HAVE to let go of control in your business if you want it to be successful.

How - shift your mindset. 

This week we’re talking about Business Identity and how you can get a clear picture of what your business identity is and what you want it to be.

Now, part of it is you as a leader. And how you conduct yourself as this leader figure. How you look/behave is important as it denotes how others see you and how your business is conducted.

Check this as I explain this concept further.

As a trades business owner, do you focus on your priorities and put them first or do you make the mistake of reacting to every little thing that comes up?

If you struggle to keep your priorities a priority then check out this video, as I talk about how to get back in control of your priorities and ultimate business goals.