As I am sure you know, communication is one of the key components to a successful business.  Good communications ensures that employees and outside vendors know what you want and performs at peak levels.  How well you communicate also effect the moral of your employees.  How you communicate with your staff shows that they are part of a team and that you value their imput.

So what happens when your communication is not good?  What you want to get done doesnt happen the way you would like and people start to feel like they are not a valuable asset to the team.

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As some of you know, I still work in an office as well as help my partner run FabulousHelp.  I developed some ideas on what I think makes a happy work environment.  Unfortunately, there are a lot of simple missed opportunities when it comes to keeping employees happy.  I know that times are tough but a happy employee can go a long way.  A happy employee makes for a productive employee.  And even though times are tough, a small investment can go much further than nothing at all.  And that doesn’t always mean money!

I will be writing a series of entries on ways to improve the work environment.  I am not an expert, but these are just my observations from experience.  I hope that you will all find the entries helpful.  Stay tuned tomorrow for my first entry – Communication!

Have a Fabulous Day!

Magda@FabulousHelp.com

As a small business owner, this is evident in how you would explain your expectations to your employees versus how you would convey these expectations to your business partner or even to a potential client.  As we all know, sometimes language breaks down, and this can leave the feeling of irritability, anger, and frustration… and most certainly, an undesirable result.

Communication is very important in this instance - there are many times where the wrong type of communcation would result in a significant loss of credibility and respect and possibly, some business.

So, what are some effective and simple ways to manage these emotions?

1. Know the different between anger and frustration and what it feels like. Sometimes, we can get really “cut off” from our feelings and act rashly without knowing why. Spend some time knowing what anger feels like to you.  This simple step is very important. 

2. Take a hike! Yes, walk it off! Before you desire to “vent”, excuse yourself and take a brisk walk around the neighborhood. Movement in the body, will clear your mind and may save you from losing your temper and a potential embarassment.

3. Still need to vent? Complain. Sometimes the simple act of sharing your frustration will calm you down. The right type of support can help you move either move forward or gain some perspective so have a trusted source.

4. Make a list and check it twice. In this list, you write down everything you do NOT want to happen in this type of situation like “to play a fool”, “to be unprepared”, etc. Writing provides that outlet you need to clear your thoughts. Go ahead, clear your mind and  generate productive solutions by writing this list.

5. Distraction helps. Sometimes, a healthy distraction is enough to calm you down. Consider shifting your focus to something menial and it will eventually shift your attitude.

6. Stay positive in this situation. Easiest way to manage stress is by focusing on “what’s working” rather than “what’s wrong”. It’s not an easy task, but well worth the effort – glass is half-full people!

7. Take action now! When something isn’t working, it may mean that another part is ready to be fixed. If you would like something to be different, start the process of making it so. Rather than feeling annoyed and frustrated, transform that energy into positive movement forward and work towards a solution.

8. Shout it out! Always make your needs and those of your business known. Sometimes, just communicating your desires in the form of an appropriate request can move situations along.

Regular use of these tips will help you stay well balanced and happy as your business grows and flourishes. It’s helped me – now it’s time for you to try them and see!

Frances

Have a Fabulous Day!

This election is so important to our country this time around.  I am not sure if this is a button that will be included in this election but if it is then I just want to say that I really hope that people take the time to THINK about who you are voting for and why.  Don’t just go along party lines.   I am not trying to sway anyone – to be honest I am not crazy about either candidate – all I am saying is that if you have not looked into the issues and what platform each candidate is selling then it is just like giving up your right to vote!  Take the time, learn the issues, choose who you think is best based on who they are not what side they’re on – in these hard times our lives are truly depending on it!

Sorry it has been a while since my last post but I have had some serious writer’s block lately!  I don’t know what it is but I just can’t seem to think of anything to write about.  So I figured what better to do than to write about writer’s block!

I hate having writer’s block (or maybe we should call it blogger’s block!).  It makes me feel very unproductive.  Trying to get out of it is not always easy either but this is what I usually try to do:  read or watch the news (always gives me ideas), check out other people’s blogs to see what they are writing about, ask for ideas from others or write about a particular experience from the day.  People sometimes give me some great topics but I am sure you know when you are writing for a company blog you can’t just write about anything.  Topics are more focused and business oriented.

So, what do you do to combat writers block? What would you like to read about?  Would you throw some personal topics into your company blog?  As usual we would love to hear from you and we could use some fresh ideas too (LOL).

Make it a Fabulous Day!