Day in and day out, I meet entrepreneurs who want to blame others for their current economic business struggles. It usually starts with something like this:
"The economy is so bad no one wants to spend any money with me." OR "I can't believe the work ethic of this new generation. I have to check up on everything my young staff does." OR "I'm losing a lot of business due to theft. I had no idea that people feel they have a right to steal from businesses like mine." OR "My expenses keep going up. All my vendors are charging more and I can't make enough money to cover it all." OR "I am so tired of working 24/7 and not making more for the effort. No matter what I do it doesn't seem like it is ever good enough."
Have you ever uttered one of these statements or said anything that comes close? If so, LISTEN UP... You are a Victim Entrepreneur!
Running a business is not suppose to be easy, if it was every one would be an entrepreneur. It takes a special individual, (a special woman), to accept the responsibility that comes with being a business owner.
Recite after me, "I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUCCESS OR FAILURE OF MY BUSINESS - THE BUCK STOPS HERE!"
"I am not a victim. Although the economy could be better, I know that some businesses are doing very well. I will focus my attention on the positive and be a person of action. I will prevail and forgive myself for inevitable mistakes."
"I will take the time to mentor my young staff and use my energy to encourage them to become better employees. I understand that it is my responsibility to lead and their's to follow."
"I will review my current pricing and make adjustments where necessary to keep my business solvent. I will proactively alert my customers of any need to raise rates so they understand that I work as their partner not as their adversary."
"I will take action against the theft occurring in my business. I will not view this as an attack against me personally, but as a problem in our culture that I am unable to solve."
"I will STOP trying to do it all and ask for help. I know that I am only human and require rest and some down time in order to bring my best to my work. I will STOP trying to control all those around me and let others do their share. I will get the rest that I need to become a successful women entrepreneur.
When you choose not to be a victim and to be accountable in your business you will be able to take full responsiblity for your success.
A victim blames others for her problems - a leader takes ownership and searches for solutions.
