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TOP TIPS
Whether
you run your own business or work for someone else's, it can be a stressful
time when sales are down. When revenue slows down, it can affect everyone's
morale. The head office of a struggling business can be a depressing place to
be. If you run your own business, it can be even grimmer. You might not have
the money to float your struggling business for that long. However, the reality
is most businesses will ebb and flow. If you want to learn how to stay positive
when it ebbs, check out these nine tips.
1. Reflect on Past Lulls
Often
our fears of what could happen are significantly worse than what really
happens. You have likely dealt with business slowing down before. Reflect on
those times, and appreciate the fact that you are still here.
2. Is The Reason Outside of
Your Control?
While
we don't always know what is causing our business to slow down, there are
sometimes obvious issues that we can't control. Things like crazy weather, a
struggling economy, or - I dunno - a worldwide pandemic might be hurting your
business. If this is the case, focus on the fact you aren't doing anything wrong.
Accept that you can't control everything.
3. Brush Up on Your Skills
If
business is slow, and you want to stop obsessing over it, why not brush up on
your skills? When you spend time improving yourself, you will think less about
your business. You will also build self-confidence that can help keep you
positive.
4. Examine Your Processes and
Systems
When
business slows down, you might find yourself with a bit more free time. This is
a great time to examine the processes and systems of your business (or
workflow). You can use the extra time to dial in your systems so that you are
even more efficient when business picks up.
5. Is It Time to Innovate?
Sometimes
business slows down because it has become stale. If this is the case, you can
help stay positive by innovating. If you own a business, you could develop a
new product or service to offer. If you are an employee, you could try and
figure out new unique ways to contribute.
6. Enjoy Some Leisure Time
Often
we get so lost in our business or job that we don't take enough time for
ourselves. If things are slowing down at work, maybe it is time you enjoyed
some of your favorite leisure activities. It is easier to stay positive when
you are focused on self-care.
7. Learn From It
One
of the best ways to stay positive when faced with any obstacle is to try and
glean a lesson from it. What can you learn about business slowing down? Is
there any takeaway that will help both you and the business to grow?
8. Keep Working
Just
because your business is slowing down doesn't mean you give up. Keep up the
good work. Something got you this far, after all. You will feel much more
positive if you continue to work instead of hiding your head in the sand.
9. Spend Time With the People
You Love
If
business slowing down allows you to spend more time with your loved ones - that
is a win. You will find it much easier to stay positive if you surround
yourself with supportive people cheering for your success.
FAST-ACTION STEPS
a) Reflect
on a past time that business was slow or you were worried about your job. How
did things work out in the long term?
b) Reach
out to someone who has dealt with a business failing or a change in their
career. Ask them for advice. Ask them how things worked out in the end.
c) Expect
the best, but plan for the worst. What would your first three steps be if your
business failed or you lost your job?
FURTHER
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