Business or Busy-ness?
In the hustle of business ownership, it’s easy to confuse being busy with being productive. But productivity without purpose and clear direction is just busy-ness.
Many small business owners live in reaction mode: putting out fires, jumping from one task to the next, and rarely stopping to ask the crucial question: What’s driving my decisions?
This question is the foundation of clarity. And clarity is where real growth begins.
For instance, one of my coaching clients came to me feeling stretched. His days were filled with endless demands, and he couldn’t pinpoint why his business wasn’t growing as he’d hoped. Together, we:
Identified his core values.
Mapped out where his time, energy, and resources were going.
Made strategic adjustments.
The results spoke for themselves: a 15% increase in turnover and only a 5% rise in costs. This wasn’t luck; it was intentional planning based on core values.
Clarity isn’t just about numbers; it’s about alignment. When you know your values, you can:
Delegate tasks that don’t align with your strengths.
Say no to distractions without guilt.
Focus on long-term strategy rather than short-term fixes.
Are you clear on what matters most in your business and life? If not, let’s talk.
Book a free 30-minute discovery call.
Clarity isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity. And it’s the key to moving from surviving to thriving.
Written by Margi Biggs