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The Top 5 Signals That Your Business Is Running You
Starting your own business is a great undertaking but running the day-to-day aspects of your business is the true challenge you will face as an entrepreneur. Do you find that the business you started to suit your lifestyle somehow taken over your life and home? If this sounds familiar, then your business is running you. Learn how to run your business again with these top five warning signs and helpful tips. Stop Complaining And Take Control. 1) You Find Yourself Ignoring Your Inner Voice. 2) Your "Creative Space" Has Become Your Procrastination Pit. 3) Hearing Your Cell Phone Ring Is Annoying. 4) You See Clients As Alien Invaders. 5)You're Reading The Want Ads. Outsourcing As A Solution. Take Heed And Good Speed To You © Yvonne Thompson, Assistance For You All rights reserved. Permission is granted to use this article, as long as the entire article is posted and the "About the Author" section and all links remain intact. About The AuthorYvonne Thompson owns and operates Assistance For You, a Virtual Assistant Support Service where our motto is: Run Your Business, Don't Let It Run You! For more information visit http://Assistance-For-You.com
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