Are you too independent?

One of the hallmarks of the entrepreneur is usually a strong sense of independence. And that’s a good thing… right?

Not necessarily!

Whilst being independent is a character trait that can help get and keep a business going, it can also work against you by making you reluctant to seek advice. And that can be dangerous as no-one has a mortgage on new ideas or better ways of doing things.

As an entrepreneur we all need to differentiate between being independent and in control of our businesses AND seeking advice that can both give us a different perspective and help us to clarify our point of view.

So here are some things that all entrepreneurs can do to help grow their business:-

1. Build your own referral team
2. Find a good mentor
3. Appoint a business coach

A referral team is easy to build as it is a win-win for everyone in the team. The Referral Institute runs a programme called Referral Pipeline which will show you how to build an ongoing source of referrals.

Appointing a mentor – or several – takes a little more effort yet there are many experienced business men and women who welcome the opportunity to help someone benefit from their experience.

A business advisor can be relatively inexpensive and will give you a better return than most financial investments if you just follow their advice.

Although some people will see these things as extra expenses – particularly in challenging economic times – they really are investments in any business.
The Referral Master®