Asking for Help is Cheating!
What? knowing when and how to ask for help is smart. So why am I hearing those words from a 10-year-old?
In a world where collaboration and teamwork are the only way we can operate effectively. But hearing those words from my son brought the message home. This is a very real opinion, and after a bit of research, it seems to be echoed by others from all walks of life.
Wow.
We know that much of our learning is gained without thought, through our daily activities, but sometimes that’s not enough. And sometimes, it’s not practical to learn everything to do it. I chose not to study and qualify to become an accountant to do my business accounts because it’s not practical and to be honest it’s not the best use of me.
“People do not wander around and then find themselves at the top of Mount Everest.”
As a business owner, I know when I need to seek professional help from others because I know the consequences of not doing so. I pay for regular help from coaches and professional services that keep the business operational and enable me to concentrate on my client work.
And every day, I answer calls for help from other businesses, seeking my advice and support on issues affecting their business.
Problems that inherently result from a lack of skills, knowledge or understanding, which cause real pain.
Workers who have switched off, lost motivation or are unaware of the impact it is having.
To them, to you and your business.
Lack of skills, knowledge or understanding negatively impacts worker performance and fundamentally hits the bottom line.
Yes, it can cost money to get help.
But more importantly, what is the cost of not getting help? What is it costing you by not taking action?
Whether you get your help from colleagues, friends, other business owners, online, or external organisations like mine, who offer tailored support designed for SMEs, please get the help you need. Working in SMEs is magical, and despite all the challenges it brings, we make up 99.8% of the working population (FSB, 2024).
If you think you need help, and I may be able to help, call me. I offer free, no-obligation calls just for SMEs that you can book at a time convenient to you.
If you think you need help, and I may be able to help, call me.
I offer free, no-obligation calls just for SMEs that you can book at a time convenient to you.
P.S. I can also recommend some pretty amazing people who can help you, too.