2009 Business Checklist

Research shows that many business owners are not TRUE entrepreneurs.  They are skilled experts in a particular technology, service, industry, trade or process and they work IN their business rather than running their business.  Check the results of your responses to the statements below.  Are your results those of a TRUE entrepreneur or those of a skilled subject matter expert?

I have cash flow issues.

I have profit challenges.

I have a successful business but it could use some “fine tuning”.

I have some good ideas for the business but can't find the time to    implement them.

I’d like to get an objective opinion about the way my business is run.

I have an aggressive vision for the business, but I’m not sure how to get there.

My organizational structure just evolved. It wasn’t the result of any well thought out plan.

I wish I had a trusted resource I could call for business advice.

My business has some ongoing problems that continue to challenge me.

I’m much better at the “technical side” of my business than I am at the business management or leadership part.

My business is growing too fast for my current skills. I’m working extra hours and I’m stressed.

I am so busy working “in” my business that I’m not taking the time to work “on” my business.

We don’t have a very good Human Resource system in place, no job descriptions, employee handbook or accurate tracking of vacation, sick and personal days.

I have upgraded our computers, software, office space, furniture, etc. but haven’t taken the time to upgrade my own skills.

I spend more time putting out fires than I do concentrating on the long range issues and the big picture.

I don't have time to do all the critical things needed to run my business the way I’d like.
 

Sometimes I wonder if I am both the arsonist and the fireman.

I’ve tried delegating but I get poor results so I try to do most of it myself.

Sometimes I feel like my work experience and education didn’t prepare me for all the responsibilities of running a business.

I realize we need to make some changes, I just don’t have the time or expertise.
 

We’re lacking in planning and goal setting and we seem to get off track when we do.
 

What are your results, those of a TRUE entrepreneur or those of a skilled subject matter expert?  The most successful business owners are those who have shifted from being a skilled subject matter expert to a successful TRUE entrepreneur—and 9 out of 10 have not made this shift on their own. 

 

Some of the options available to you are:

• An Analysis With Answers:  Get back on track to more profits and reduced stress. 

• The Professional Partner Plan:   Giving you only the best aspects of a partnership.

• Your 1% Solution:   Working together “ON” your business, as few as 2 hours a month

Learn how you can move towards being a TRUE entrepreneur and meet or exceed your goals!   Call 913.381.6800 or e-mail BZ@BusinessResourceKC.com to learn what is available to help you shift to being a TRUE entrepreneur.