Lately it’s become very evident in my life that I wouldn’t be able to accomplish all the things that I do without having an amazing support system in place. Teachers, sitters, friends, family, housekeeper etc. They all help me to create the life I want to have without sacrificing quality, and fun. So thank you!
As I thought about how valuable my personal support network is, I immediately began to think about and be thankful for the professional network and support system I have it place. Bookkeeper, lawyer, banker, mentor, staff etc. Not to mention the countless authors and online experts I watch and learn from daily. Each person or tidbit of information has helped me to become more of who I want to be.
Today our communities and businesses are different. I live in a small town, where everybody knows everybody. Believe me – this has its ups and downs. But one thing is certain, I know my neighbors, I know my kids teachers and I know who I need to know. Since moving here almost 4 years ago, I am finally starting to really appreciate that the staff at the coffee shop know what I want before I open my mouth. It’s that old school, classic customer service that we often forget in times of technology, voicemail and automated everything. Facebook and Twitter let us tell the world what we’re doing, post pictures, videos etc. all from behind the computer screen. But when was the last time you picked up the phone or shared lunch with someone to reconnect.
Raising a business is exactly like raising a child – they develop and grow at certain stages, their needs change constantly, and it takes a lot of work, effort and love to send them out into the world successfully.
No matter what kind of business you have, how big or how small, it takes a team of dedicated people to help it grow and be successful. Instead of feeling isolated, or that you have to do everything yourself…see what you can do today to find someone to help you. Whether it’s on the work or home front, remember – it takes a village.
