04/01/2025
How can I put this…
As a business owner/entrepreneur, really research & understand the roles you need to fulfill as you start building out your team to grow your business.
•Prioritize which role(s) need to be fulfilled first.
•Understand the functions of the role(s).
•Understand the responsibilities of the role(s).
•Understand the boundaries of the role(s).
•Understand your company’s structure.
•Understand your company’s growth strategy.
If nothing else, have a plan and try to have trusted mentors & advisors in place to help along the way.
I say all this because I keep coming across contracted job opportunities where the company/business owner is looking for someone in the office manager/administrative/operations role but have marketing, bookkeeping/accounting, & sales responsibilities listed.
All I can do is reflect back on all my corporate positions & experiences where if I was in sales, I wasn’t ordering office supplies. If I was in customer service, I wasn’t processing invoices. If I was in the finance department, I wasn’t making marketing graphics, managing the website, & social media. Or if I was working the front end as a cashier, I wasn’t in the warehouse receiving & stocking inventory.
I know it’s difficult to run a business, especially a small business that is trying to grow. We’re often everything (the service provider, customer service, production, accounting, marketing, shipping, receiving, operations, etc.) when just starting and the first few years in operation.
Just remember, as a business owner it’s highly likely you’re going to be time poor until you can afford someone who is competent, versatile, & flexible enough to fulfill multiple roles at once or multiple people for multiple roles in order to grow your business.
Once you reach that level of success, stop sacrificing your life for your business and never forget…
The Real Luxury is Time. ✨
