Taking the next step....

[thekitchendesigner]

I opened my small showroom just under 4 years ago now, having previously worked from home.

From the start it was just me, plus my fitter(s). I did everything, except fitting. 18 months ago i employed someone to assist and train up to do what i do eventually, but he didnt feel comfortable doing this in the end, so now does CAD work and helps out generally.

I'm still doing most things - meeting new clients, site visits, designs, presentations, pricing, booking in, ordering and overseeing each job, as well as invoicing, VAT etc.

Ive concluded i need to hand over the "front end" - i.e. site visits, designs, presentations etc, to someone. That leaves me with more time to run the business and sort out the 'back end' more, not "be" the business. I also have another business in its early stages which i'd like to put more time to.

My efforts are being spread too thinly in too many areas which i need to change!

Im sure many of you have been here before - just be interested if you think it was the right thing to do for this sort of situation?

Cheers, Mark

 

[CraigHolmes]

Sounds like you know that you need something - I would suggest you define a specific job description (perhaps just the sales bits?) and see if you can get commission only person, or part time to minimise costs?

 

[thekitchendesigner]

Thats what i'm now working on. Freelance designer to take over that element. Freelance is quite common in the industry so hoping i can find someone good!

 

[Jet Virtual]

The key is to step away from the business and work on growing it without being too involved in it.

Read 'The Emyth' by Michael Gerber.

Try outsourcing alot of the tasks that distract you from bringing in new business each day.

Best of luck!

Daniel

 

[Working First Aid]

The key is to step away from the business and work on growing it without being too involved in it.

Read 'The Emyth' by Michael Gerber.

Try outsourcing alot of the tasks that distract you from bringing in new business each day.

Best of luck!

Daniel

I was going to suggest the same.

If you can get past the awful style he uses in the book the ideas presented are actually very helpful.

We are currently in the process of restructuring much of our core along the ideas he discusses.