Learn: Building a Better Business Step 2

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Learn: Building a Better Business Step 2

Be open to change and to learn

It’s amazing what we, as humans, don’t even know that we don’t know. New learning opportunities are everywhere, and in this digital world, there’s simply no excuse to avoid new learning.

Consider how many new things a five-year-old learns each day. Children enthusiastically embrace the world of possibility and the desire to learn. Why is it that, the older we get, the more likely we are to close our minds to new learning?

We’re all busy, and sometimes we feel like we just don’t have the time to sit down and read a book. We need to make the time. Set yourself targets and share these with someone who will hold you accountable to achieving these.

Here are five ways to learn more, positioning yourself to run a better business:

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Resist the urge to hang out on your phone.

Unless you’re learning something new. By the way, you’re unlikely to learn on Facebook! Try an eBook, audiobook, podcast, or learning app instead!

Sam's tip: Again - join your local library!

A wide variety of literature is available to you when you join your local library. Not only will you be able to access physical books, ebooks and audiobooks are now available with a library membership, and readily available via apps on your phone or tablet.

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Enrol in courses or workshops.

These can be online or in person. Choose topics that interest you and will help you in your business.

Sam's tip: Google Primer

Many business owners are time poor. So I would recommend Primer as it is a free, fast and easy way to learn new business and digital marketing skills. This is also highly accessessable as it is an app on your phone so easier for you to find 5 minute increments to learn.

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Turn off your TV.

Unless you’re viewing TED talks on YouTube or content that is useful learning.

Sam's tip: Youtube

There is no surprise that YouTube is the #2 most popular search engine. There is a plethora of information to be learnt from not only individual creators but also many companies now post instructional/informative videos to the platform.

Have a software that you don’t quite understand how to use – search YouTube I can almost guarantee you will find pages upon pages of informative videos to walk you through every function. Xero is a great example of this, I know many of our clients use Xero and would like to know more about the functions of the software.

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Keep a journal of your learnings.

Review your journal of learnings regularly. Remember, you don’t really know something until you can teach it to someone else.

Sam's tip: Take note

You won’t remember everything you learn – however if you write it down you will be able to look back on your notes. I recommend using a word document to take your notes as you will then be able to use the “ctrl”+”f” function to search your notes for key phrases should you want to look back on a particular subject you have taken note of.

So, what areas should you be learning more about? It could be leadership, management, sales, or writing skills. Find out the best ways to develop your knowledge and set aside time to learn. Don’t forget to ask someone to hold you accountable. Maybe you could buddy up with someone and meet regularly to share your learnings? Once you begin learning, your hunger to learn will grow.

We can help you take steps to improve your business and ensure it reaches its true potential. Get in touch!

Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
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JEWELL MOORE

Jewell Moore is an innovative, dynamic Chartered Accounting firm with extensive experience in growing and supporting SME businesses. We are passionate about entrepreneurs because we understand them. We have first-hand knowledge and experience of business and the driving forces as well as the frustrations and limitations that entrepreneurs have to deal with. We have successfully managed to nurture the creativity and technical skills of business owners whilst directing their efforts through an unbiased overview of their financial data and industry trends. We tailor the support we offer to suit the individual needs of each client. Our own success is undoubtedly linked to the success and testimony of our clients, it’s a win-win scenario and we pride ourselves on that.