Well now, let me tell ya somethin’ about keepin’ things simple in business, ya hear? Folks these days, they like to make things all complicated-like. But I say, the simpler, the better. Like makin’ biscuits, ya don’t need no fancy ingredients, just flour, lard, and a little bit of buttermilk, that’s it.
First thing’s first, ya gotta figure out what you’re doin’ in the first place. What’s your business all about? Are you sellin’ eggs? Fixin’ tractors? Whatever it is, keep it clear in your head. Don’t be tryin’ to do too many things at once, ya hear? That’s like tryin’ to milk a cow and churn butter at the same time, you just end up with a mess.
Now, some folks, they talk about “time management.” Sounds fancy, huh? But it just means don’t be wastin’ time. If you gotta get somethin’ done, do it. Don’t be dilly-dallyin’ around like a hen in the sunshine. Get up early, get to work, and get it done. And don’t be afraid to use things that can help you work faster. If there is something that can get things done quicker, then use that thing. Like using machines to plant crops instead of planting by hand.
- Get up early
- Make a to-do list
- Don’t waste time
And another thing, don’t be buyin’ a bunch of fancy gadgets and gizmos you don’t need. I seen folks spendin’ more time fiddlin’ with their computers than actually doin’ any work. Keep it simple, ya hear? A pencil and paper work just fine for keepin’ track of things. And another thing, don’t spend too much money. Only buy the things that can make you money and that you need. Like you need a hammer to build a house, but you don’t need a fancy one just a good strong one that won’t break easily.
Now, some businesses, they get all tangled up in rules and regulations. Too much paperwork, too many meetings, too many bosses tellin’ ya what to do. That just slows things down. You gotta have some rules, sure, but keep ’em simple. Like my grandma used to say, “Treat folks fair and do what’s right, and you won’t go wrong.” Same goes for business. And you gotta make sure that you are getting the job done right the first time, because if you gotta go and fix your mess ups then that means you did twice as much work for the same amount of pay.
And speaking of folks, you gotta treat your customers right. Don’t be tryin’ to cheat ’em or swindle ’em, ya hear? Be honest, be fair, and give ’em a good product or service at a fair price. Word gets around, ya know? Treat people bad, and they’ll go somewhere else. Treat ’em good, and they’ll keep comin’ back for more. If you treat your customers right then they will keep coming back for more and more, and if they really like what you sell then they will also bring in more people.
Another thing is, ya gotta measure what you’re doin’. How many eggs are you sellin’ each week? How many tractors are you fixin’? If you don’t know, how can you know if you’re doin’ alright? It’s like plantin’ corn. You gotta count how many bushels you get, so you know how much to plant next year. You gotta always make sure that you are selling more than you are buying otherwise you are not making money, and if you ain’t makin’ money you ain’t runnin’ a business.
And if somethin’ ain’t workin’, don’t be afraid to change it. Don’t just keep doin’ the same thing over and over again if it ain’t gettin’ you nowhere. Try somethin’ new. Experiment a little. You might just find a better way of doin’ things. Like my cousin Jeb, he tried sellin’ chickens, but nobody was buyin’. So he started sellin’ eggs instead, and now he’s doin’ just fine. You gotta be willin’ to switch things up, ya hear?
So, there ya have it. Keep it simple, work hard, treat folks right, and measure what you’re doin’. That’s the secret to success in business, or in anything else for that matter. It ain’t rocket science, ya hear? Just good common sense. And that’s somethin’ that’s gettin’ mighty rare these days.
Now, let’s talk a bit more about getting things done. Some people like to make a big fuss about figuring out how much work they’re getting done compared to how much stuff they’re using. Like, how many eggs did they get for every scoop of chicken feed. You can do that if you want, but don’t get bogged down in numbers and charts if it ain’t helping you. The main thing is to keep an eye on whether you’re making more than you’re spending and that people want what you got. Just make sure that you are making more than you are using or buying. Like if you are selling eggs, you gotta make sure you make more money selling eggs than you spent buying chicken feed and the chickens to lay the eggs.
And don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Nobody can do everything by themselves. If you need a hand, ask a neighbor, a friend, or a family member. We’re all in this together, ya know? We all gotta work together if we wanna make a living, because we can’t all just be on our own.
So there you have it, that’s how to keep things simple in a business. Just make sure to keep to the basics and not worry too much about the small things. Just focus on making money.
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