Small businesses are the cornerstone of all trade. Even the big conglomerates started small. But have you ever wondered why some succeed and others fail?
It has nothing to do with how big their budgets are, how many hours they work or how good the business idea is. It comes down to the energy of the structure that houses the business. This could be a single room in your home, perhaps your garage, or the little storefront on the high street. It really doesn’t matter.
The energy of the property is what holds the key to success. So, how can we harness this for our greater good?
In the first instance, ask a lot of questions. If the property is a shopfront. You will receive a lot of information by asking the following questions.
- What was here prior?
- Why did they shut down?
- Have they moved elsewhere?
- How long were they here for?
If they outgrew the location and moved on in a prosperous way, it would be a great location for you to potentially open.
If, however, the business shut down due to loss of money, bad partnerships, or ill health, then the likelihood is that this would not be a great place for you to sign a lease on. Similarly, questions when you are buying or renting a property can be asked around the history.
But what if you find you are in a space that does not feel prosperous, and you are locked into a lease or contract? Well, we can adjust to turn the energy from negative to positive.
For swift change, a bespoke consultation would be of benefit, however, there are a few things you can instantly do, to shift the energy in your office space to start bringing in those customers.
- Ensuring your workspace reflects the vision of your business. If you are making do sitting at the dining table on an uncomfortable dining chair, you may well find that you are constantly hustling and getting nowhere. Instead, create in your home a designated workspace/office that you know when you step into that area – it means it’s time to work.
- Upgrade. That desk and spinny chair from Kmart might be ok for your kids to do their homework on, but not a grown adult wanting business success. Start as you mean to continue. Value your effort & assets in business and success will follow. While you are at it, make sure you are sitting in your power position with your back to the wall and you can see what is coming toward you through the office door.
- Décor. You do not need all the accessories from OfficeWorks to make you a success. In fact, this is adding clutter to your office space and serving you no purpose than to just “look good”
- Imagery. Pay close attention to the imagery in your office space. That photo you took of Cradle Mountain with Lake St Clair in it when you went on your hiking holiday is lovely, but put that in your office and you will see the bottom line drop quicker than you can say stagnant. Instead, add in images of success, teamwork and your achievements.
- Declutter. Those papers you move from one side of your desk to another. Stop it. Deal with them. Shred what you don’t need, scan what you need to keep. A clear desk is a clear mind and energetically will reduce any anxiety that you feel day to day that you aren’t even aware of.
Just these small changes can have a dramatic effect on your revenue. Try them and see what happens
