{"id":3284,"date":"2018-11-01T13:26:05","date_gmt":"2018-11-01T03:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ppmmagazine.com.au\/?p=3284"},"modified":"2022-10-12T11:23:31","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T01:23:31","slug":"how-small-business-owners-can-manage-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professionalpestmanager.com\/nz\/running-a-pest-control-business\/how-small-business-owners-can-manage-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS CAN MANAGE STRESS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kerri-Ann Allen<\/strong>, Senior Employment Relations Adviser from Employsure<\/a>, offers expert tips on how to keep a small business running smoothly even when things get a little hectic.<\/em>
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Running a small business is stressful. Between managing suppliers, finances, customers and staff, the life of a small business owner is primed for stress.<\/p>\n

So, what can small business owners do to manage their own stress? While there may not be a magic pill to completely remove the stresses associated with running a small business, there are some simple things owners can do.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Remember what’s going right<\/h2>\n
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It\u2019s easy to get lost in the small issues (or full-blown crises) that accompany running a small business, losing sight of the many victories you\u2019ve had along the way.\u00a0In those moments when cash ow is stalling, staff are feuding and that leak in the bathroom still isn\u2019t fixed, take a moment to recognise your milestones and achievements in starting and running your own business.<\/p>\n

In a recent article in Entrepreneur magazine, successful entrepreneur Mike Kappel<\/strong> explained, \u201cAs you\u2019re building your business, it is easy to only focus on the things that are going wrong. You can improve your stress… by reminding yourself of the things that are going right,\u201d he advised.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Don’t be afraid to delegate<\/h2>\n
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The advantage of operating a small business in this digital age is the ability to delegate \u2014 not just to your team, but also to the vast networks of freelancers and consultants operating in the so-called \u2018gig economy\u2019.<\/p>\n

At times when you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed, give yourself permission to let go, delegate more tasks to the people around you, and explore outsourcing where appropriate. You could be surprised by how much of your time and energy is consumed by tedious tasks that could be delegated with a little clever planning and management.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Pay attention to your own health<\/h2>\n
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Working long hours, skipping meals, sacrificing sleep\u00a0and running on caffeine is the perfect storm for stress.\u00a0If you\u2019re not looking after your own health, you\u2019ll be less likely able to handle the tasks of everyday life \u2014 let alone the extra demands of running a small business. Take breaks, eat well, make time for friends and family and add a little exercise. Over time you\u2019ll find yourself much more primed to handle the stresses of running a small business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Protect your schedule<\/h2>\n
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As a business owner, the temptation is to always be available, constantly connected and accommodating to everyone\u2019s requests but your own. It\u2019s a temptation made all the easier by the emergence of smart devices.<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s well-intentioned, giving away your time, energy and attention too freely can be a major trigger for stress. Every meeting request you accept, every call you take, every notification you check means you\u2019re saying \u2018no\u2019 to other important tasks that could be helping you tackle the major tasks causing you stress.<\/p>\n

Explore automation<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Let\u2019s face it, accounting, marketing and customer relationship management are essential parts of running a small business. But they can also be repetitive and time- consuming. If the monotony of tedious business tasks is triggering stress, then you should explore automation.<\/p>\n

Entryless CEO, Mike Galarza<\/strong> tells Forbes magazine, \u201cWith all the tools currently available to businesses, I cannot believe how much time is still spent on manual tasks.\u00a0I\u2019ve seen the possibilities for and impact of automation\u00a0in accounting first-hand, but it\u2019s also transformed a wide range of other processes such as customer relationship management, marketing, regulatory compliance and cybersecurity.\u201d<\/p>\n

In simple terms, automation takes certain manual tasks and uses online software to deliver them automatically, with little or no input from you. There\u2019s a vast range\u00a0of automation tools available that can help you with everything from sending invoices to managing Facebook. According to Mr Galarza, automation tools are more accessible than ever before, so there\u2019s no excuse not to explore them to save yourself time, money and headaches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kerri-Ann Allen<\/strong>, Senior Employment Relations Adviser, Employsure<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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