Sunday, April 13, 2008

Questioning Your Own Work Ethic

It is essential that the new business owner honestly examine his or her work ethic. Some valuable questions to consider at this stage are:

  • How dedicated am I to this business?
  • How much time each day am I willing to invest in this business?
  • Do I get work done when there is no one overseeing me?
  • What time of day do I get my best work done?
  • Do I work well with deadlines?
  • Do I procrastinate?
  • How much free time do I expect each day?
  • How many days off do I expect each week?

For the potential business owner, answering these questions honestly can clarify what working conditions to look for in a potential business. For chronic procrastinators or those who tend to be extremely relaxed in their work ethic, the structured environment of a standard job may be preferable to purchasing and owning a turnkey business.

In the turnkey industry, though the structured framework has disappeared, the essentials of work remain. Running a small business can be an incredibly satisfying experience, and with the steadfast determination to get things done on the part of the potential owner, the company can undoubtedly become successful.