strategy & tactics
FINDING BALANCE Learning to balance work life and family life is a common issue among industry professionals. To keep from getting overwhelmed, schedule family time as well as time for yourself, and be flexible whenever necessary. If you’re a business owner, encourage your employees to find a balance, too. WORDS BY ATA EHDAIVAND
It is that time of year again. Industry awards videos are popping up on every group on Facebook. This year, there seemed to be a common theme among the contestants. It appears we are all struggling with the same issues: staff, space, and chiefly, the incomparable father time. Time. It is a marvelous concept when it is on your side. However, with looming deadlines, increasingly complex projects, and endless “to do” lists, it is usually the
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opponent on the other end of a losing battle. We all face similar struggles in the race against time. Why not start a dialogue and create a space to exchange ideas? Find me on social media and let’s talk about it.
We Have to Nurture a Healthy Work / Life Balance I asked a few of my industry friends, including owners, installers, and traveling sales representatives to weigh in on this topic so that I could offer their feedback,
as well, in this article. Many voices contributing to this one difficult part of our work and personal lives may bring some enlightenment to us all. Personally, one of the biggest obstacles I face as a small business owner is finding quality time to devote to both my loving family and my second “child”—my small business. Splitting time between a bustling (ahem...needy) small business as well as a growing young family is exhausting. Exhausting but rewarding, of course. Many people have found ways to do it,
