"A new survey has revealed the five most common obstacles to growth experienced by small and medium-sized businesses.
According to the Institute of Directors' latest policy paper, SMEs are most concerned about:
- late payment,
- the lack of business finance,
- National Insurance contributions,
- business rates, and
- government business support.
The IoD said the government needs to address these issues before they become endemic."
A quick response...
What rubbish!! None of the answers mention the owner of the business; they only grumble about the external factors, things that you can't influence (although you can complain about them)!!
You'll see the research was a little 'loaded' ie out of the choice offered, these were the most popular but... What are the real obstacles to growth???
The fact is that what holds us back are our SELF-LIMITING BELIEFS
Our ability to dream is limited by our willingness to allow our imagination its freedom... 'Fear of failure' is drummed into many of us from an early age so that we become nervous to mention our deepest ambitions. 'Fear of success' is another limiter on what you are willing to do.
What's holding you back?
What are you frightened of doing that is stopping you from achieving your ambitions? Most fear is mental rather than actual... Fear of flying or of public speaking can be overcome with determination and willpower.
How badly do you want your goals?
If you aren't prepared to make the necessary sacrifices to achieve your goals, then you don't want them badly enough!
RELEVANT LINKS:
Institute of Directors' latest policy paper
How Do We Grow This Business - article
The Psychology of Success - article
The Psychology of Success - blog by Robert Craven
2 comments:
I agree that the report is utter nonsense, and that self-limiting beliefs are probably the biggest problem facing businesses. However, there is also the unwillingness to invest the appropriate amount of time in learning growth strategies and other essential factors. The payoff is enormous, yet few business owners actually spend time learning from/with others.
It's almost as though they're afraid they'll be "found-out!"
Whoops! I've just come full circle to agree with your point, it IS fear that causes stagnation in business!
Not sure that "Most fear is mental rather than actual" is a fact though dear Roberto! What is "actual" vs "mental?"
Isn't all fear as a result of our inherent belief system, and thus "Mental" and at the same time, therefore "actual?" The difference is how we allow it to manifest itself physiologically...We either Do or Die!........
I agree that the report is utter nonsense, and that self-limiting beliefs are probably the biggest problem facing businesses. However, there is also the unwillingness to invest the appropriate amount of time in learning growth strategies and other essential factors. The payoff is enormous, yet few business owners actually spend time learning from/with others.
It's almost as though they're afraid they'll be "found-out!"
Whoops! I've just come full circle to agree with your point, it IS fear that causes stagnation in business!
Not sure that "Most fear is mental rather than actual" is a fact though dear Roberto! What is "actual" vs "mental?"
Isn't all fear as a result of our inherent belief system, and thus "Mental" and at the same time, therefore "actual?" The difference is how we allow it to manifest itself physiologically...We either Do or Die!........
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