Nov 22 2008
Small Business: Repairs can lead to unexpected time savings
Owning a small business often requires the use of equipment. That equipment – although a necessity – can cause you a lot of grief. The sad thing is that we put up with that grief longer than we should just to delay the pain of altering our daily routine.
Today was finally the day to correct a situation in my business that has been going on for quite a while. In order to have everything ready for employees each morning I have had to get up extremely early and go to work. It seemed at the time like there was no other choice.
This week it was becoming painfully clear that something had to be done. I finally hit the point of no return and called a repairperson. Fortunately that person was willing to work on a Saturday albeit at an increased rate.
The repair has been made and I learned something in the process that will help me in the future. An equipment malfunction is less likely to happen and I can have a timer installed that will automate it. This will result in my getting an extra hour of sleep each morning.
I am telling you this to hopefully let you know that there are always better ways to conduct your business. You just have to be willing to open your mind (and your wallet) to make the improvements. It is not always convenient but is just the nature of the beast. For example, my husband and I were planning to go out of town this weekend but instead we put in a full day at work. We are happy though because something very positive has taken place.
