I’m going to let you in on a little secret about why you, Mr. or Ms. Business Owner, seem unable to get much accomplished these days…
Are you ready?
Are you sure you want to hear it…?
The answer: you’re doing so many other things that half the time you can’t even GET STARTED.
It’s true! And I only really realized this today.
Two very important things happened: I had an illuminating conversation with a client about her marketing and I had someone pose the question, “What is it that you really do for clients?”
For me, the real answer to the question, “What is it that your really do for your clients?” is twofold:
1. I help my clients get organized by creating systems and processes
AND
2. I help them get projects started
The first part is so important because removing all the mental and physical clutter releases so much energy that my clients then begin to have thoughts of MORE. It goes something like this:
“Gosh, Angie. My filing system really works. I can find papers. I know where to put things. My email is more manageable. There’s a system to follow up on prospects. I have a system for marketing. My welcome packets are all put together. Now I’m thinking about…” and they start spouting out new ideas to create more value for their clients, more ways to service their existing clients, more creativity in contacting prospects, and more products and services in general. Organization and systems in one area encourages organization and systems in other areas.
This leads to the second part: getting things started.
It’s easy to generate ideas, but when faced with an empty sheet of paper or a blank document on the screen, procrastination sets in. Other stuff suddenly becomes a priority.
And this is where I come in. It’s music to my ears to hear clients say, “Hey, Angie, can you at least take this information, organize it and get it started?” It’s the first step in a crucial growth process for many solopreneurs and small business owners:
DELEGATION
And for some clients, it’s music to THEIR ears to hear me say, “Hey, Client, give this to me to get started. I’ll create a rough draft that you can then take and finesse with your own thoughts, images and words. But I can at least get the project started for you.”
My satisfaction comes when I hear the relief in their voice because someone can help them AND they feel confident enough to allow that person to do so.
For almost seven years now, I’ve been helping my clients to get and stay organized. And for almost seven years now, my clients have been released from clutter and disorganization to get in the MORE mode: more creativity, more ideas, and more energy. I’ve gotten a whole lot of projects started for them that have in turn given them a lot more time, clients, and money.
Think it’s your turn?
I sure do. Call me at (704) 553-8082 or email me at [email protected]. We will get some things started — and done!