Yes, I realize that I just used a song as my title, but the saying is true. We all need help from "friends", especially when running a business. Today, I would like to talk about my "business friends", all of whom I would not be able to function without.
Bill Gates - Ok, so I don't actually know the man, but we do have a love-hate relationship. When all is well with my computer and programs, I worship the ground he walks on. When things tend to freeze up and take on a life of their own, usually on a Monday morning, I can curse his name faster than anything else. Regardless, I believe he is a genius and I could not run my business with out using Microsoft programs in some fashion.
Business Coach - I believe that in order to create, run, and especially maintain a successful business, you need someone who can help you think outside your normal parameters and give you swift kick in the pants when you are not staying true to your self. I have only just begone to utilize this tool, and I am excited beyond words as to the future of Adonai Business Solutions because of it. (Hear that? Thats the thunderous applause from all my coaching clients :-)
Colleagues - Virtual Assistants, this is the greatest industry ever! I am very clear about what it is I am good at doing. The things I am not good at, I ask one of my VA colleagues to do. I have learned so much about business and life in general from my VA friends. No matter the situation, I know I can always count on this community to see me through to the end.
And that leaves My Clients - Besides the obvious that without them I don't have a business, I count my clients as my professional and personal friends. I truly do have the absolute best clients in the world! I know that sounds silly, but really, I do. I have the distinct pleasure in working with top-level professionals who are extremely business savvy and like to have fun in the process. Does it get any better than that!
There, that is just a little taste of the "friends" I need in my life in order to run a successful Virtual Assistance practice. What "friends" have helped you get by?
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