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Businesses, like people, are creatures of habit. And if there’s one thing a creature of habit hates most, it’s change. Why? Because change brings with it a whole list of unknowns and people tend to fear what they don’t know. Of course, your business is not the one that fears change. You do. And by change, we are referring to significantly altering your current business. That could refer to the concept of chucking all your time sheets in the trash (or rather, recycling them) and adopting automated time keeping via telephony, as we discussed last month. Or it could mean adding a full-time salaried staff person to help you manage your company’s growth. In either case, changing your current business structure can be intimidating and, in some cases, downright frightening. But it doesn’t need to be. In this issue of CHOICES, we’ll discuss the alarming reality that (gasp) your company is growing and that you need to (terrified gasp) move out of your home office and into an office – and (dramatic music) hire a full-time salaried staff person!!! Could this be the end to your semi-functional existence at home? Definitely. Could this be the end of spending the majority of your time on “busy work” instead of on the really really important things, like marketing? Most certainly. Could this be the end to handling client inquiries while still wearing your bathrobe and mud mask? Uh, we hope so.
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Lost in a sea of industry news? We're here to narrow it down for you. With over a decade of Private Duty industry expertise and a vast national network, The Senior's Choice is always "in the know" on current events that relate directly to you and your business. In this edition, we update you on upcoming Memory Walks benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association, as well as tips on planning your fundraiser event benefiting the cause or charity of your choice. Click here to see what the industry is buzzing about lately.
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So, you’ve read this month’s Feature Article and you’re still determined to keep working out of your home, huh? OK, don’t say we didn’t warn ya! But hey, if you’re gonna remain a hardworkin’ homebody, at very least you should inject a little formality into the situation by establishing your official Home Office Policies. After all, it’s your domain, so you make the rules! Just, please, do us all a favor when you answer the door and cover up! Click here for some initial thoughts on drafting your very own home office policies.
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Looking back, you remember the moment like it was yesterday – the day you finally decided you were fed up with running your business from home. It was six p.m. on a Wednesday, the answering machine was full of messages from callers you didn’t get to in time, the stack of bills and unprocessed time sheets seemed to be growing with each passing minute, and the smell from the kitchen told you to take your chicken out of the oven now before the smoke alarm started going off. Basically, it was just another typical week for you! But it doesn’t have to be this way. You see, sometimes we need to bite the bullet and do what we know is right for our business. So how do you know when it’s the right time to take money out of your pocket and invest it into your company, whether it’s moving into dedicated office space or hiring some full-time help? This is clearly one of the biggest, and most difficult, decisions for small private duty owners. The problem is that they view these business decisions, such as hiring help and paying rent, as expenditures rather than as investments in their company’s growth. They are so focused on the short term and getting by on a day-to-day basis that they neglect to think about the future. Click here for the complete story.
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The Doctor is in, and the couch is free! You have an appointment with the Private Duty Doctor, who answers your submitted questions about countless topics such as running a successful company, overcoming operational obstacles, growing your business and becoming more profitable. We're like your company's very own "Growth Shrink." In this month's edition, The Doctor addresses the issues of rising gas prices, caring for your clients’ pets, and 7-to-10 foot tall ape-like creatures inhabiting the Pacific Northwest. So lie back, breath deep, relax and hear what The Doctor has to say. Click here for some much needed therapy.
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Father. Friend. Leader. Ph...uh... Philosopher? Yeah, believe it. As the founder and president of The Senior's Choice, Steve has become widely known as one of the most forward-thinkers in our industry. We here at TSC are incessantly amazed at Steve's ability to provide Private Duty owners with the perfect blend of cold hard knowledge and good 'ol fashioned inspiration. Musta come from his early years surfing the California waves. His advice is deep, man...and always totally killer. Click here for Steve's latest words of wisdom.
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