Leading the Way
In a program development meeting for our Leading the Way Business Mentoring Program we were brainstorming on the following question:
What is the largest challenge for small business owners?
Isolation was the answer that came to mind.
The feeling that no one understands the pressure and responsibility of keeping the business growing and successful. The amazing realization the staff looks to ME for financial stability for their families.
Scary Stuff!
It got me thinking of when I started my first business, Saxton Consulting. I had left my position teaching business courses at Bryant & Stratton College and lept into a training and coaching practice in the town we had just moved to. With no network to build off, I felt very alone...especially at all of those awful networking events I attended.
It was difficult to navigate during thoses first few years. I often wished that there was someone with the expertise, the experience and tools to take me by the hand and lead the way towards success and growth.
I muscled through growing my business but made many mistakes.
I had the advantage of my business degree but needed plain old business sense...which only time could give me. If I had a team of advisors they could have kept me from straying too far off the path. It is not impossible without mentors...but the ride is much easier with them.
I am so excited about the Leading the Way program because the first session starting in September will provide those advisors to women entrepreneurs.
It is kind of like a good 'ole boys network...for women!
If you own a business...
or your quiet voice is directing you toward becoming an entrepreneur...
You Don't Have To Go It Alone...
Let us help you by Leading the Way!
*****
For more FREE tips on advancing your career and navigating the workplace, sign up for my FREE e-zine "Lipstick Leadership" at LipstickLeadership.com today! And check out the products I've developed to guide you toward the success you deserve!
What is the largest challenge for small business owners?
Isolation was the answer that came to mind.
The feeling that no one understands the pressure and responsibility of keeping the business growing and successful. The amazing realization the staff looks to ME for financial stability for their families.
Scary Stuff!
It got me thinking of when I started my first business, Saxton Consulting. I had left my position teaching business courses at Bryant & Stratton College and lept into a training and coaching practice in the town we had just moved to. With no network to build off, I felt very alone...especially at all of those awful networking events I attended.
It was difficult to navigate during thoses first few years. I often wished that there was someone with the expertise, the experience and tools to take me by the hand and lead the way towards success and growth.
I muscled through growing my business but made many mistakes.
I had the advantage of my business degree but needed plain old business sense...which only time could give me. If I had a team of advisors they could have kept me from straying too far off the path. It is not impossible without mentors...but the ride is much easier with them.
I am so excited about the Leading the Way program because the first session starting in September will provide those advisors to women entrepreneurs.
It is kind of like a good 'ole boys network...for women!
If you own a business...
or your quiet voice is directing you toward becoming an entrepreneur...
You Don't Have To Go It Alone...
Let us help you by Leading the Way!
*****
For more FREE tips on advancing your career and navigating the workplace, sign up for my FREE e-zine "Lipstick Leadership" at LipstickLeadership.com today! And check out the products I've developed to guide you toward the success you deserve!
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