I would delegate more….trying to do everything yourself because of the fear that you can’t afford to hire someone else to do it is like trying to drive a parked car.

@warrenveach Great topic. For myself, here are some of the most important:

• Learn to network better, and not lose contact with so many people.Back when I started out, it took a lot more effort to maintain contact.
• Learn to be more assertive and confident, particularly with men. I let myself be intimidated by men who told me not to show how smart I was!
• Finish my MBA, regardless of whether it would have an immediate impact on my career. It would have improved my weaker side, and given me more opportunities as well as self confidence

@warrenveach

I would have started in person networking sooner than I did!

Cheers,
Stef

@charlynshelton-socialmediainterpreter

Another often used excuse for not delegating is thinking they person to whom you delegate the task can’t/won’t do it as well as you would.

With regards to myself, that is probably the more common reason for not delegating.

@deairby

Knowing where you are going is certainly as important as knowing how you will get there. Mistakes are going to happen, but that doesn’t mean you can’t try to minimize them!

@joanmuschampfagnani

I’ve dealt with intimidating people in business, both men and women, and there’s no sure fire way to avoid them.

However, I’ve found that if you are confident in your own abilities (and knowledge), and don’t let them draw you into a power struggle, a few well placed facts seems to settle them down.

I’m right now trying to tell my recently-graduated nephews that taking a few more classes while they are trying to find jobs wouldn’t hurt their chances later on, and they would never regret having the additional credits.

@debbielynnava

Aah…The client interview. I don’t think you can ever ask too many questions of a potential client. After all, the more you know, the better you can help.

I found this while looking around on the internet:White Paper Client Interview Template: Good for Sales Letters, Too.

Notice the author is SME’s own @mike-stelzner

@stefaniefrank

It’s never too late to start networking. One great resource for face-to-face networking is, http://www.meetup.com

They have thousands of already established meeting and networking groups listed for just about every community.

I would have kept a detailed database of every client that I did business with. “The Money is in the List”