One of the challenges of working for yourself is that you have no supervisor telling you that you have to meet a deadline. You don’t risk getting fired or not getting paid if you don’t follow through on your commitments. This is the blessing of entrepreneurship but can also be the difficulty.
However, if you want to have a successful business you have to consistently show up and follow through. That is not always easy, especially if you are working at home or in isolation. It’s easy to get distracted and lack focus with a flexible work day.
I have fellow colleagues that I meet with on a regular basis in person, by video chat and phone to support me in getting things done. Knowing that I will be talking to them ups my commitment and follow through.
What structures do you have in place to support you in getting important tasks done?