Boundaries, Convenience and Perception in Your Business

So many coaches talk about "boundaries" and "holding your boundaries" with clients, team members, etc. in order to create the business and life of your dreams.

In fact, I remember a former business advisor who often said I needed stronger boundaries or else my clients would not value me and all that I had to offer.

Boundaries, to that advisor, existed, in part, to create a certain perception of when and how much one works in their business as a symbol of perceived success.

That was not so for me.

So what exactly are boundaries?

I view boundaries as doing business on my terms:

* The hours I work -- after all, not being an employee means you don't have to be in the office from 9am - 5pm and gives you the flexibility to schedule clients around times which work for you both.

* The clients I work with -- accepting the fact that not everyone is a good match for your business is one of the most freeing things you can do for yourself and your business.

* Protecting myself from all the hype and BS which permeates online businesses and ticks me off whenever I see it -- you know it when you see it and my best advice is to unsubscribe and move on.

* And, speaking and living my truth (to borrow a phrase from a colleague which includes providing great client care in everything I do -- no matter what, you need to be true to who you are. . .those who resonate will join you. :-)

If it's convenient for me to check emails or respond to forum postings at 11pm on a Saturday night, that's when I will do it -- I do not post-date any of my emails so the client won't see them until 9am Monday morning, thus creating an illusion of when I work.

It's about convenience and providing client care rather than perception. . .I work more than 4 hours a week and I am proud to share that fact with you.

MY REQUEST TO YOU

We are all busy. . .in our businesses and in our lives. You need to create you boundaries which will support your desired business and lifestyle.

What are your "non-negotiables" or boundaries for your business?

Remember that strong boundaries -- as defined by you -- create a strong business.

I would love to hear from you about the boundaries you create for your business and lifestyle.


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Sandra Martini is an award-winning marketing and productivity consultant who helps entrepreneurs create and implement systems to achieve their visions, with services such as coaching, client systems development, consulting and Team Sandy Done 4 You Online. For more business strategies and to get your free audio series "5 Simple & Easy Ways to Put Your Marketing on Autopilot", visit Sandy's site at http://www.SandraMartini.com today.