Being able to launch and run a successful business is a huge accomplishment. It shows that you are tenacious, hard-working and skilled; you should feel so proud!
Yet despite this, many business owners struggle with confidence (and this has become even more of a problem since the recent pandemic). Many business owners worry about making important business decisions, fearing that they will make a choice that will damage their business.
But how can you boost your confidence?
The answer is simpler than you may expect. Here are five tips to help you be a more confident business owner.
1. How To Be A Confident Business Owner: Talk To Other Business Owners
Take some time to connect with other business owners. This could be attending networking events, or it could be joining a Facebook group; either way, it will give you the chance to talk to other likeminded individuals who are in a similar situation to you. This will show you that other talented, successful individuals have the same worries and concerns as you, so you will feel less alone (and you may even be able to come up with some solutions together!).
2. Don’t Compare Your Business To Other Businesses
It can be tempting to compare your business to other people’s businesses, but remember that comparison is the thief of joy. There will always be someone doing better than you – and similarly, there will always be someone doing worse. So focus on your own journey, rather than other people’s, and you are more likely to celebrate your victories when they happen.
3. Let Your Team Support You
If there are tasks you dislike or struggle with, don’t be afraid to delegate them to your team. This means you will spend less time focusing on tasks that make you feel stressed or incompetent, so your confidence will start to improve – and it also shows your team that you believe in them, which will make them feel more confident and motivated as well.
4. Don’t Stop Learning
If you feel unsure of your abilities you are more likely to feel less confident, so don’t stop learning! Take some time every week to learn more about your industry; you could listen to a 20 minute podcast every Saturday, you could attend a seminar, or you could take online classes to brush up your skills. This will boost your confidence (and it also means you will be constantly improving!).
5. Don’t Forget To Pat Yourself On The Back!
Last (but of course not least), don’t forget to pat yourself on the back. Celebrate every win and every success, no matter how small it may seem. After all, every win means that you are doing something right – and that is something to celebrate!
