The news is in: business is not going well. A new report reveals that more and more businesses are closing their doors, and there are no signs of this trend reversing like the risky business Mandela effect. In fact, the number of companies going out of business continues to grow year-over-year. This means one thing for you: it’s time to take action before it’s too late!
If you see yourself or your company as one of these doomed companies, this post will provide some helpful insights on what you can do now to save your career (and in turn your life). But if you want more information on this topic, feel free to download our eBook with all the latest research and data on the issue.
What are the things which can be done about business in this era?
1. Start a task force.
Instead of spending your time trying to work the system or strategizing which client to target, spend some time trying to solve a specific problem you’re facing. It’s a much more powerful solution than simply going after the next six-figure opportunity; and besides, it’s easier than looking for new clients! Take for example the case of this company:
2. Make an execution plan.
When everything else is failing do what you do best: get into action! Focus on becoming more productive, then start with developing your personal skills and become more valuable. This will help with other things as well since you’ll be able to make money doing tasks that are traditionally not your strong suit (such as sales).
3. Keep your head cool.
Take a deep breath and realize everything’s going to be alright. Focus on things you can control, not on things you can’t; the past is gone, don’t worry about it. Make this the day that you’ll start acting like a pro – become more productive, start making money and conquer the world!
4. Ask for help.
Instead of hiding in your office all day, step out of your comfort zone and get some advice from others who have been in similar situations to yours or have overcome them. You know what they say: “If you want something done right, do it yourself”…except that most times we need help from others anyway!
5. Get a mentor.
This will be a person or company who will show you the ropes, help you navigate the difficult waters and guide you through your career in business. Think of this person as your coach, mentor and personal cheerleader, someone who is always there to give you a pat on the back when times are tough and to get some advice when times are good. This is also a great way to learn how others have succeeded in their business and marketing efforts; by learning from them, they’ll learn from you!
6. Review your goals.
This is probably the most important thing you can do right now. Review your career goals periodically and make sure they’re still on track. If they’re not, pick new ones and remake your plan!
7. Take care of yourself.
Eat right, exercise regularly, get healthy, don’t drink too much coffee and take some time to relax – all of these things will help you stay in shape and take care of yourself. If you don’t take care of yourself, who else will?
8. Get a good night’s sleep.
This is crucial to the health of your mind and body. If you’re stressed and unhealthy, how are you going to be a productive team player? Being well-rested also allows your mind to function at optimal levels – not only that, but being well-rested helps with decision making as well.
9. Manage your expectations.
It’s not about what you get, but what you expect from yourself. If you expect to get rich, great; if you expect to grow and learn, even better! If you don’t set your expectations high enough, it will be a lot easier to accept the inevitable.
10. Set personal goals.
No matter how difficult it is, it’s important to set personal goals and work towards them. It’s much easier said than done; so just keep at it and try not to struggle with your path but instead with the obstacles on the way!
11. Act as though everything is fine: give yourself a break.
Your career will either grow or shrink over time – there’s no in-between…so to make sure that it grows, stop being so hard on yourself! We all make mistakes, and if you’re doing it right you’ll be a work-in-progress for the rest of your career. Stop stressing over things that are out of your control and worry about what’s in your power instead!
12. Take care of your health: go to the gym.
Not only will this help you stay in shape, but it will give you some much needed time to yourself; plus it’s good for relieving stress. Unfortunately, most people realize this at a point when their bodies are severely damaged – this is why prevention is key!
Conclusion:
Don’t let the doom-and-gloom report on business put you down. Instead, use some of the ideas from this post to make it better in your own career; and don’t forget: life is too short for bad health!
