Running Your Small Business from a Distance

Running into problems is an issue small business owners constantly deal with. Every line of business across the spectrum deal with the same issues as a general rule of thumb. One of the biggest issues is with hiring; trustworthy and hard working staff is something that is difficult to find. If they cannot find high quality staff to work with they will find that the result mean they will end up spending much more time at their business than imagined. A work-life balance that is completely out of whack ends up happening.

How to Succeed as a Small Business Owner and Still Have a Life.

A book that focuses on restoring this work-life balance for business owners who need it is titled How to Succeed as a Small Business Owner and Still Have a Life. If you cannot enjoy some quality time away from your business then there is no joy in having one that is successful. Your small business isn't meant to eliminate your personal life, but should help to make it more enjoyable than it was before. The intention of this book by Bill Collier was to provide guidance on a small business that can thrive without the owner being around.

Being a major tool of your business is essential for your staff if you hope to be able to run it successfully without needing to be there. A staff that is at the center of a business plan is the focus that Collier presents and develops. Making sure they are successful really directly relates to the values that you can provide to them. If you run your business by a strong set of values you will be able to help guide your employees without actually being with them. This is the final goal any small business owner should have.

Centering around goals, Collier writes 20 chapters in this book. He will guide you on setting these goals, planning accordingly to help achieve them, and to execute the plans you come up with. This three step process should provide you with a great base for success. How well you can run this business without you needing to attend it every day will be the measuring stick for your success. When you are away from your business you will no longer need to worry about it.