By Dana Phillips.

Summer!!!

Pools, picnics, gardening, homemade ice cream, life at the beach, on the lake, and the lazy days of summer are fond childhood memories for many of you. As adults who work a JOB, you may feel a small wave of deprivation. But if you have YOB, your own business, you have some big choices to make.

And for all of us, it is about choices.

Do you want to put your business on hold for a month or two? You can do that, but be sure to measure the cost to your customers, your team, and even to your company.

Do you expect others to work with the full energy and time you give your business? You can do that but be sure to measure the cost to your relationships!

Do you have a summer mentality that works for you?  I can’t choose it for you, but I can give you ten questions to ask yourself in helping you craft your intentional summer mentality.

  1. What does your summer income cover? If it is for bills, you will have a different mentality than if it is for the “fun” stuff. By the way, have you saved for the “fun stuff?”
  2. What plans do you have to vacation?
  3. How can you work before and after your vacation to keep things humming?
  4. How much money do you want to earn this summer?
  5. How many hours will that require?
  6. Who will be affected if you slow down or stop working this summer?
  7. How can you restart your business in the fall if you stop or slow down this summer?
  8. What will happen to your customers if you are not available?
  9. What are the days (or weeks) you are not going to work?
  10. How will you stay motivated to work on the days you have designated?

When you imagine your summer now, think about what you want, and create an intentional plan.

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