I've still got no time though and need to sort this out. The reason is I now spend more time doing "business stuff" than do "geeky stuff". An inevitable transition from giving myself a job, which in reality is what the early business stage is, to running a business.
There are lots of consequences to this:
- Time planning is difficult - I still need to do technical stuff and have just started putting time aside where nothing will interrupt this
- I need to systemise the business so that other people can do what needs to be done by following a system - but this takes time to do
- I need extra staff , freelancers at this stage, when we get busy
- New staff have to have time spent with them in the early days
- I need to ensure I have time out for family friends and enjoyment
- I need time to think through what I want, reflect and plan
How do I feel about all of this? Knackered but excited! I'm enjoying it even though I'm working long hours. I work with a great bunch of local businesses in our BNI chapter, people I like and who help me in and out of business, people who make a difference. My routine of review, reflection and counselling on a morning not only helps my business but my personal life, making sure the important things and people out of work have some of my time, and running my life in line with my beliefs.
So to some up, I'm knackered, excited and happy!
Might change my mind on that next week as Peter is on holiday so it's going to be mental.
