How to Solve Business Problems
You may eat, sleep, and breathe your business, but that doesn’t necessarily mean your employees will share that same deep-seated passion. People are driven by different things, which can further complicate matters. What might ignite a spark within one individual may not work for another, and vice versa.
The secret to keeping your team plugged in and chugging toward your goals is to figure out what motivates each of them and then customize your approach accordingly. Perhaps an incentive program is all you need to boost motivation.
Don’t be afraid to ask them how they’re doing and if they’re feeling fulfilled and driven by their work. This can give you a good read of how to further engage and motivate them, or determine if they just may not be a fit for your company.
Battling the Competition
From time to time, most small business owners have had a prospective client choose another company over them – often because the competitor is more well-known.
Poor or Non-Existent Culture
Search “company culture” online, and you’ll find pages upon pages of insight as to why it’s so important and how you can make yours the best. But who’s got the time and resources to pour over dozens of articles?
Business Problems
You’ve got a business to run. So, to save you time, consider this critical piece of advice: lead by example. If you want your employees to be positive and supportive of one another, you need to demonstrate those qualities in everything you do.