April 21, 2007
Secrets to success?
My friend Lisa at My Thoughts, Ideas and Ramblings has tagged me to tell you what makes me a successful work at home mom. She must be really scraping the bottom of the barrel to call on me. I haven’t had a kid at home in a long, long time and my “work at home” stuff is secondary to my other stuff (the small business that I own.) Then there’s the whole “successful” part of the equation. What in the world was she thinking? But, hey, I’m game to give it a try. What makes me good at what I do?
1. I’m responsive to client needs. The realtors who use my inspection services know they can count on me when they’re in a bind. They frequently forget to order needed work until the last moment. I’ve developed a reputation for being the go-to person who can fit them in and get the job done. They know they can entrust me with the keys to multi-million dollar properties so they can get on with their own duties while I take care of mine.
2. I’m meticulous in producing work for client review. I sweat bullets over every report I generate and every online submission. I wear out dictionaries and online info resources making sure I have my spelling, grammar and facts right. I find it humiliating to let an error slip by, but apologize and make promt amends on those occasions when it happens.
3. I enjoy what I do and I think my clients appreciate that. It’s always nicer to work with someone who approaches a task with enthusiam instead of moaning about workload or expectations. I’m grateful for every bit of work that comes my way, and I make sure the people responsible for it know that.
If you’re interested in participating in this meme, mention it in the comments below. I don’t tag folks unless they’ve indicated a willingness to play along, and I have no idea who has done this one already. Have you got some secrets to success you’d like to share? Here’s your chance to tell the world!
[tags]success in business, wahm, business tips[/tags]
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April 21st, 2007 at 3:15 am, Mr. Fabulous Says:
How does one sweat bullets? Do you need to swallow a lot of iron and gunpowder first? That must be a nice talent to have. I bet you save lots of money on ammunition!
April 21st, 2007 at 5:31 am, Lisa Says:
Well, I figured that you were a mom and you work out of your house. The hardest part of working out of the house isn’t being a mom. IMO, it is separating your life from your business.
April 21st, 2007 at 9:32 am, skeet Says:
Oh, I wasn’t complaining, my friend. Hope it didn’t sound like that. I qualify, technically, so I ran with it!
April 21st, 2007 at 9:55 am, Whim Says:
You have a great work ethic Skeet. Not that I’m surprised…
April 21st, 2007 at 12:15 pm, skeet Says:
I must have inherited the ability. Everyone used to say that my grandfather had gunpowder in his gulletand I’m at least as fiesty as he was!
And, yes, I am well-prepared should I ever need to confront a home invader, so please, don’t even think of slipping in through my bedroom window some dark, lonely night when I’m all alone and you’re craving company. Just give me a call first and I’ll store away the gun and get out the other toys so we can have a fabulous time.
April 21st, 2007 at 12:15 pm, skeet Says:
Fooled you competely, hmm Whim?