As we move closer towards Christmas day, I’ve been hearing from many of you that you’re beginning to feel swamped and overwhelmed.
Sales are picking up, personal holiday duties are picking up and you’re starting to panic at the thought of attempting to do it all!
It’s a very valid concern…
Because no one can do it ALL by themselves!
As multi-tasking entrepreneurs, we already do a LOT! During the holiday season, our responsibilities triple or quadruple.
That’s why I want you take what I’m about to say next, VERY seriously…
NOW is the time to “Beg, Borrow or Buy help!”
Whether it’s:
- Help with the business
- Help at home
- Help with personal errands
You can’t be shy about asking for help or worry about “putting people out”.
“But I don’t have money to pay for help.” you say.
Help doesn’t always need to come in the form of paid compensation. There are plenty of people in your life who would love to help you during this busy time if you’d only ask!
Make a choice to ASK for what you need and let others be responsible for determining if they can help you.
- Now is the time to ask your spouse or friends to help you wrap and ship a few evenings a week.
- Now is the time to put the kids to work doing basic household chores.
- Now is the time to call a friend and ASK for help!
For example:
“Hey Christine. Help! I’m happily swamped here with orders! And I need your help!!! Would you be willing to come over on Saturday and help me get the rest of
my holiday items listed? Then I’ll treat you to dinner and a movie Saturday night.”
Help doesn’t have to cost a lot either. Many people would love to make a little extra shopping money for a few hours of work each week!
Ask:
- The neighborhood kids
- Your niece your nephew
- Your church youth group
- Your children!a
…if they want to make a little extra holiday money for the next month.
Those of you who have done this are successfully breaking through the “Lone Ranger Biz Owner Syndrome!”
Some of you have tapped friends to help through the holiday season, and even though the paycheck is not huge, your friends have been THRILLED to help.
Here’s the bottom line…
You need more than yourself in your business to make things happen!
The sooner you realize that, the MORE money you’ll make!
So who are YOU going to ask for help today?
Tell me below!
-Lisa
I already hired my daughter a month or so ago to do my listing. My hubby is my “warehouse manager & chief photograher”. I also have a full-time work at home job, so I am feeling overwhelmed, even with the help. The orders luckily are pouring in! So I shouldn’t complain. But the extra help has “helped” somewhat! Guess I just need to learn to delegate and let go a little more.
Good for you Susan! You are not only on the right track, you are opening yourself up to getting used to having help to run your business – which means your business will GROW!
It’s a process, and you have taken the first step. And as you said, letting go and delegating a bit more each week will help even more.
A full-time job and a business do present additional stress – but you are taking all the right steps for business growth. Keep up the great work!
-Lisa
It’s true what they say, “no man is an island.” Your words Lisa ring true.
You can’t do everything yourself & expect to maintain your sanity & run a successful business.
Unfortunately, I have no one to turn to for help. I’ll just have to wing it on my own. Hopefully, with your help, I’ll get there.
George
Some people are fortunate in that they have an abundance of ready-made helpers -friends, family etc. so it makes it much easier to reach out for help.
Others have to look harder and it may take longer to find help. But while you are still handling things on your own, set your intention that you are on the lookout to find help.
Rather than saying “I don’t have anyone to help me.” say “I will find the right person to help.” (and mean it!) They may not appear as quickly as you’d like – but I guarantee they WILL appear at some point in the future!
-Lisa