Whether you’re running a brand new start up or a 5 year strong business, you are bound to get “stuck” at some point or another.
It’s nothing to be ashamed of! Many entrepreneurs will face this, if they haven’t already. The most important part is that you learn how to become “unstuck” in times like this so you and your team can move forward.
Learn How To Become Resourceful
One of the number one ways to get “unstuck” in a timely fashion is to use what is readily available to you in your time of need. Whether your road block is finance related, employee related, or a mistake was made; taking a second to look around could be your saving grace.
The first resource you should look into is yourself. That’s right! Pay attention to the way you are communicating during a time of crisis. If you aren’t careful, you could single handedly create more negativity among your team with your words. Be sure to uplift your team and make sure they know there is light at the end of this dark tunnel!
Remember all that time you spent networking? It’s time to cash in those favors people! You didn’t just build those connections outside of your company for fun. Use the resources within your networking in order to get out of whatever rut you’re in.
Change Your Perspective
What if you have hit your ceiling within your sales? Sometimes offering large discounts for your most loyal customers isn’t the answer.
Try taking a step back and look at your sales from a larger scale. Set your goals for the entire year and then take a look at the statistics. You’ll be able to see the trends of your largest sales and what likes and dislikes that your customers have. It will open a whole new door to the way you grow your business.
Do Some Research
It is not a crime to take a look at what your competitors are doing! Take some time to investigate their social media ads, emails and newsletters. Maybe you’ll find some inspiration to improve what you’re doing
This does not make you un-original. It just means that you may not know all of the best ways to reach your audience. The good news is you’re not the only one. The reason everyone has expanded so much on the media is because one person followed the leader, and here we all are.
Running into a wall from time to time is inevitable, but after a while can become discouraging. Take a deep breath, a couple steps back and you’ll realize the way out isn’t too far away!