Who runs their own business?
- Thread starter Gordon Gekko
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Hi Steve,
You might have mentioned it somewhere but type of business do you own?
I too love the interaction with customers.........................
GG
We just had our unofficial launch on the weekend at the fitness expo - BlackHeart Events. We do Personal Training, Adventure racing/training, Defence training, mountain bike racing, amongst others.
Blown away by demand from general public, loving it and can't wait to finish serving my time as in three days it's gone from needing the JOB to needing to be out of it to spend time on the business.
I enjoy the fact that it's not a hands off business at this stage, it's a lifestyle I like.
Blown away by demand from general public, loving it and can't wait to finish serving my time as in three days it's gone from needing the JOB to needing to be out of it to spend time on the business.
I enjoy the fact that it's not a hands off business at this stage, it's a lifestyle I like.
Hi Daniel,
Procrastinate no longer, and go ahead with that purchase
Make a note or comment with your purchase and I'll do a free upgrade for you.
Thanks
That is what people love Black Spider, FREE stuff,
Well done !!!
GG
I think you are talking about the "type c" employeesQuoll- but I know what you are saying. I pay my people well above award but I expect them to perform. Happily the GEC will now bring some accountability to pay packets,
What is your business cu@thetop??
GG
I have been in the Timber and Hardware industry for 24 years, its time to move on.
But I still want to stay in a customer focused type of business.
I'm open to suggestions
And at the same time, I'm looking into utilising my 6 acres for a Lavander farm (producing oil) and/or breeding British Alpine Goats
GG
Hi Peter,
What business are you in?
I noticed where you live, my Dad lives there too, very nice
GG
Hi Craigb,
Yes, i am procrastinating (don't you just love that word) but as you might have seen from another thread i just started, I quit my job today and i couldn't be happier
Yes it is a scary step but its a step that i had to take and happy i did.
So on we go to the next stage in our lives,
GG
All the best for your business ...... I believe you'll success ........
Please share as many feelings/experiences/issues what ever as you can..
Best wishes
Ryan
Hi Josko
What type of business are you referring too?
Agree leaders and managers are hard to find BUT identifying the behaviours/actions and skills they are not demonstrating puts the pressure onto them to step up or ship out!!!
Kind Regards
Sheryn
Hey Mooze,
I was at the fitness expo, just visiting though.
The industry seems to be overcoming any difficult times, as far as I can see.
We are as busy as ever.
Let us know if you need any equipment....
Hi GG,
I have set up 3 businesses from ground zero. I do not like to work in business though I just love to build the systems and get them to a point where I can appoint other people to run them.
You sound enthusiastic and congratulations on taking on the challenge. I have just gotten my property management business at an independent stage so now I have "time". Feel free to contact me at any time [email protected] if you want to have a chat.
X
I have set up 3 businesses from ground zero. I do not like to work in business though I just love to build the systems and get them to a point where I can appoint other people to run them.
You sound enthusiastic and congratulations on taking on the challenge. I have just gotten my property management business at an independent stage so now I have "time". Feel free to contact me at any time [email protected] if you want to have a chat.
X
What exactly Steve?
GG professionals to do what?
They may do the tasks but you still need to manage the work & the professionals doing it.
Many people who relied on "professionals" to do things for them lost much $$ in the process.
I'm not saying don't do it, just don expect everybody else to do it for you.
Of course the books (and the consultants) will tell you that all you need to do is have systems & procedures in writing and just get the employees to follow them.
Well I'm gonna tell you that 80% of humans cannot follow a simple set of instructions on a sheet of paper consistently.
good luck
They may do the tasks but you still need to manage the work & the professionals doing it.
Many people who relied on "professionals" to do things for them lost much $$ in the process.
I'm not saying don't do it, just don expect everybody else to do it for you.
Of course the books (and the consultants) will tell you that all you need to do is have systems & procedures in writing and just get the employees to follow them.
Well I'm gonna tell you that 80% of humans cannot follow a simple set of instructions on a sheet of paper consistently.
good luck
But what is a business?
Is an SMSF a business?
If I mow granny's lawn for a carton of beer, am I in the lawn care business?
If my IP's are owned by 5 different entities, do I own 5 business?
Does a kid have his own automotive care & detailing business if he washes your car for $10?
Some people under-estimate, most over-estimate.
I agree, I personally wouldn't include any of those as a business.
To me a business is what you generally think when you hear the word 'business' ie. with a shop front, factory, office etc that has employees, can be sold off and continue operating for the new owner once you've sold. Or for example Nutrimetics is a business. The woman who was at my house selling it last week does not own a business - she just bought herself a job.
Referring to GG's original post in this thread, I also don't consider managing a whole bunch of properties as a 'business.' If that's all you do, then I would define you as an investor looking after your investments - and more power to you, but again, I don't classify that as a business. The line would start to get blurred when you get to the top of the ladder and need more active management beyond just yourself like managers, leasing people etc like large property trusts with many employees, but for the sake of this thread - property is an investment, not a business.
I dont run my business as a full time thing, but i could almost live off it.
Im currently providing advertising and sales materials for clubs and small business
Stickers, Signage, Banners, Business Cards, Fliers, etc
With this I am going fairly well and has helped alot with funding of my personal hobbies so not having to fund them through my current wages.
My Main job is CFO for 3 Companies
Soltek Communications - 24/7 Call Centre
Australian Roadside Services - Heavy Vehicle Breaksdown Assist (Like RACV but for big trucks)
Fix-A-Flat - Mobile Tyre Repairs for all vehicle types. Melbourne sevice only.
and we have a side project which is helping with my growth of knowledge in Property and Development which is the Tarcutta Truck Stop Project
Im currently providing advertising and sales materials for clubs and small business
Stickers, Signage, Banners, Business Cards, Fliers, etc
With this I am going fairly well and has helped alot with funding of my personal hobbies so not having to fund them through my current wages.
My Main job is CFO for 3 Companies
Soltek Communications - 24/7 Call Centre
Australian Roadside Services - Heavy Vehicle Breaksdown Assist (Like RACV but for big trucks)
Fix-A-Flat - Mobile Tyre Repairs for all vehicle types. Melbourne sevice only.
and we have a side project which is helping with my growth of knowledge in Property and Development which is the Tarcutta Truck Stop Project
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