Who's in your Circle?

By Tina Zawila

Last week I facilitated a lunch meeting with a group of local business owners as part of an accountability/networking group.  The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and hold each other accountable to make changes, to solve challenges, and to grow their businesses. 

What became clear from the outset was the willingness to help each other succeed.  Everyone was willing to offer feedback as a customer; to help solve a challenge; to offer a different perspective; and to identify both synergies and diversities between the businesses.  The sharing was open and honest and many new ideas were noted and formed from the discussion.

All of these businesses have operated throughout the turmoil of the changing Gladstone economy, but rather than being focused on what may have been and gone, all of them shared a bright vision for the future.  Albeit, a future which will require some sound business strategies and good old fashioned hard work to turn the vision into reality.

It is taking the time to work ON their businesses that will hold them in good stead to make the right decisions now, for the future growth and prosperity of their business.  They are taking the time to look at where they are now, what challenges they face, what opportunities exist, and where they want to be.

They are forming a circle of trusted advisors, mentors and peers to help them on their journey.  They are making promises to support and hold each other accountable to do what they say the will do. 

Most business owners recognize that being in business can be lonely.  These businesses are overcoming that feeling by being part of this group. Who is in your circle?

At Sothertons, we work with business owners to help them succeed.  We are the trusted advisor that will walk with you along your business journey.  If you would like us to be part of your circle, call us on 4972 1300 today.