Discuss Business

Next time you feel de-motivated, take a few minutes to day dream. Sit back comfortably, close your eyes, relax and take a few deep breaths. Then picture your goals and dreams, allow yourself a minute or two to remind yourself of why you are doing this in the first place.

The renewed motivation and energy this will bring you will more than make up for time spent day-dreaming.

Insurance is a vitally important issue for every business, yet its importance is sometimes overlooked with dire consequences.  Get in the habit of regularly asking yourself “Is it insured?” 

Insurance is not just for things you own, but also for things you do.  When completing many business functions you should consider the action and ask yourself “is it insured?”  Business actions or event involved could include the following; buying, selling, hiring, firing, disciplining, leasing, distributing, producing, giving professional advice, publishing information, writing reports, accidents, fire, theft, etc. etc. 

It is very easy to do something that can result in an aspect of your business not being insured.  So, get in the habit of regularly asking yourself “Is it insured?”

This is an old adage but a very valuable one.  The next time you feel you’re going to lose your temper or say something nasty to someone, hold your tongue, stay calm and count to ten.  Even better, sleep on it, if time allows. 

A short pause can help you avoid saying something you might regret for a long time and help you maintain a strong long term business relationship that could otherwise be lost. 

This simple practice can greatly improve your relations with your business and personal contacts.  Easier said than done, I know, but practice makes perfect.