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3 Top Tips to Make Your Business More Resilient

6/18/2018

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by Samuel Gitukui
The future is unpredictable and this means that even while your business may be doing well now, there is always the possibility that something could go terribly wrong. Think of a natural disaster that is simply out of your control. Sometimes a public relations issue may go viral.

It might seem that there is nothing you can do about such cases but in the actual sense there is. By following and putting in place a few measures, your business will be in a far better position to weather out the storms. Let’s find out a few ways to ensure your business remains resilient.

       1.      Bring in a Partner

A co-founder may be one of the best decisions you can make with your business. Some people will often start their enterprise solo. However, it a well proven fact that co-founders contribute to the overall success of the business.

By having another person assist in the management of the business, you are able to balance your strengths and weaknesses. Securing funding is also easier as the lenders can see that the business is under more than one management, which often signifies a well-functioning enterprise.

When choosing a co-founder, you need to do a bit of analysis. This should be the type of person that you not only get along with but is also strong in the areas that you are not. If you are good at being a wordsmith but poor in marketing, the right partner should be skilled at marketing.

The key note here is not to rush. After all, the enterprise is expected to continue for a long time. You don’t want to get into business with someone you cannot get along with, only to end up separating after a couple of months.

       2.      The Employees Are Part of the Game 

Sometimes the business will be in a chaotic situation. There’s is a PR problem to deal with, there a deadline that have not been met and there are suppliers that need to be paid. And even then, the employees are not panicking but continue to do their work.

But how do you do this? By showing appreciation, giving positive feedback, always motivating your workforce and offering guidance when necessary. It’s all about communicating and offering support.

This does not mean that you should strive to be popular. It simply means that you need to show your employees respect and they will in turn respect you and be willing to help you out.

       3.      Show Resilience in Tough Situations

Sometimes a co-founder by your side is not enough to solve the problem at hand. Things will get sticky even for a workforce that is willing to have your back. When this happens, they will look up to you for advice and guidance.

You will have to show them that you are still the leader in the company and offer a way forward. The best way to approach this is by taking a step back. You will not make rush decisions and will have more time to analyze and come up with a solution.​
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9/3/2018 10:55:55 am

Every business is supposed to be resilient if we keep our expenses to a minimum. It maybe very difficult to recover loses if we have a lot to lose. Make sure whatever we spent is taken from the first batch of returns so we will not end up losing all our initial capital. It will be easier to be resilient if we always have fund ready to start a new cycle. Balance is everything. Even if we keep expenses at a minimum, we make sure we still operate and function at a normal level so we better have emergency fund ready also.

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9/6/2018 07:30:36 am

Hi and thank you for your comment!

Systems science teaches us that resilience is a quality that prevents us from losing our ability to function properly in the face of adversity or unforeseen circumstances. Running out of money (or liquidity) is surely one of the most stressing situations for most entrepreneurs.

‘Balance is everything.’ – Yeah, I like that! Thank you for mentioning it. Balance (or equilibrium) is another one of those systems theory concepts, but it applies to almost any area of our lives. A similar concept is ‘melioration’, which helps me stay sane in a world of needless excesses. Above my desk hangs a quote by Ralph Dahrendorf (from his Reith Lectures):

‘Melioration statt Expansion, gutes Haushalten statt Überfluss, menschliche Tätigkeit statt Arbeit und […] Freiheit.‘
[Melioration instead of expansion, good budgeting, non-dehumanising activities and […] freedom.’]

Wishing you lots of success with your business!

Yours,
Alexandra

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9/6/2018 11:44:03 am

Sorry, missed a bit, didn't I? The quote translation should read: '...non-dehumanising activities instead of work and...'




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