by Chris Bennett
Complacency can destroy a business. If you hear yourself saying the Aussie phrase 'she'll be right' too many times you're in danger of becoming complacent and you could be heading for failure.
Here is how to avoid complacency and stop it from putting you out of business.
Watch For Signs
If you haven't made any changes - taken a risk - or tried anything new in your business within the last six months, then you're in danger of becoming complacent. If you find yourself running on 'auto-pilot' too much of the time, this is another bad sign. These things can show complacency setting in - and you need to take action to shake it off.
Set New Challenges
Any challenge that gets you excited will stop complacency in its tracks. It keeps your mind alert and focused. For example you could challenge yourself to find a new market, create a new product or service, or develop a better customer service system.
Positive Outlook
A positive outlook in your business will definitely help. Creating a positive outlook and then staying positive is hard work but it does help you avoid complacency. Focusing on possibilities rather than impossibilities is a good way of staying positive.
If you are proactive and always looking for ways of doing better in your business then 'she'll be right.'
