Small business is the backbone of the Australian economy, contributing around $418 billion yearly (over 32% of the nation’s economy). So if you’re running a small business, thank you for investing your time, energy, inspiration, blood, sweat, and tears into making this one of the best places in the world to live.
We celebrate businesses as they grow and expand; countless business awards attest to that. But how about we take a moment to celebrate your small business where it’s at right now?
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful."
Seven reasons to celebrate your current business stage
Regardless of where you’re at, there’s a reason to celebrate. But unfortunately, many owners focus on getting from here to there, forgetting to enjoy what’s right in front of them.
The truth is that small business has limitations, and that’s OK! You can’t do everything or be all things to all people, and the sooner you accept that, the closer you’ll be to celebrating where you’re at now.
1. You have a business!
2. You're doing what you love!
The world is better off when you do what you love. You, being you and doing what you do best, is a glorious thing!
As Simon Sinek says, “Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion.”
3. You'll never have this moment again!
4. You bring something unique to the world!
5. You survived a global pandemic!
6. You bring needed solutions.
7. You can't do everything!
Developing a culture of gratitude
"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough."
