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Take some initiative! What being proactive can mean to your small business By Christy Crump
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hink of a friend’s family pet. When you enter the home, you may find him lying in the corner of the living room. What is the likelihood of you walking across the room to pet him if he took no initiative to be noticed and seemingly was comfortable right where he was? If he got up, however, waddled over and looked up at you, whined a little, and then rolled over next to your foot with his belly and all four paws in the air, what would you most likely do then? Most likely you would lean over and scratch his belly.
ultimately be successful. While most small business owners make that effort, can they say the same for the employees? There are those employees that sit at their desk, do what their job description says and simply exist—never making an effort to get up and get noticed. If they do choose to simply exist, they will get an equal return—a paycheck with no advancement, no raise, and no extra benefits, which is of no real benefit to you or your business. So, how can you get your employees on the same page as you?
Make an effort
It will take a little motivation and letting them know upfront what you expect. Let them know that if they make an effort to get noticed and do more than required, you can reward them. It may not be monetary or even instantaneous, but they will be rewarded for their hard work and effort.
When it comes to your business, you have these same options. As the owner, you can choose to merely do just what it takes to maintain your business or you can make an effort to go above and beyond and give 10% more than is requested, required, or expected of you to 28
Motivate!
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