Comments on: Is Lone Ranger Syndrome Killing Your Business?

By: Ali Davies

Ali Davies — Wed, 04 May 2011 15:37:00 +0000

Hi Guillermo
Thanks for sharing your experiences in Germany. Always interesting to hear how things work in other countries. Have you tried outsourcing outside of Germany? With modern and technology, VA’s and so on it is much easier than it used to be to work with people outside your own country. For example, I have had mentors & outsource help in both USA & UK in recent times even though I am now based in Ireland.
Wishing you every success as you move your business to the UK. Hope everything goes well for you.

By: Guillermo Acilu

Guillermo Acilu — Wed, 04 May 2011 07:20:00 +0000

You’re right Ali. But trying to find somebody like you is much more difficult than people tend to think. Specially here in Germany. People here want stability more than anything and they usually don’t accept to work in very small companies. Also to find good outsourcing here, you must pay an incredible high cost.
I have initiated the process of moving my business to the UK, cause I’ve realized that most of my suppliers are located there. I believe I will be able to build a team there with much less effort than here.
Thanks for the post.
Guillermo

By: Ali Davies

Ali Davies — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:08:29 +0000

Glad you liked it Paul. Like the point about Tonto!!!

By: Ali Davies

Ali Davies — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:08:28 +0000

Glad you liked it Paul. Like the point about Tonto!!!

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:57:56 +0000

Ali,

You're so right with this Lone Ranger syndrome and the addition of Tonto alone just isn't enough. The power of more than one extra body is more than the sum of the parts and beneficially in many other ways.

I wrote post on this a few weeks ago which you may wish to read, http://www.diary4life.com/create-a-mastermind-t...

There are so many different ways to make new contacts and service existing ones with the birth of Social Media.

Thank you for sharing this message.

Regards

Paul

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By: Ali Davies

Ali Davies — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:54:56 +0000

Good quality mentors are worth their weight in gold. Finding the really good ones is the key.

By: Cormac

Cormac — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:29:04 +0000

I use Skype to stay in touch with a group of friends that are working by themselves too – free and easy way to keep you motivated and focused.

Also I've found myself a couple of great mentors that are more than willing to give some advice when i've a problem – its even good just to know that they are there and can be called upon when needed!

By: Ali Davies

Ali Davies — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:29:57 +0000

Thank you Sharon. I appreciate your comment and feedback. I agree that Social media tools are great for building a community of like minded and supportive people. There are so many ways to build a support network both online and offline these days. I find a combination of the two works best for me.

By: Sharon Hearty

Sharon Hearty — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:04:55 +0000

Hi Ali, great post. Your last comment 'choice and help is everywhere' I personally really identify with being in a very similar postition to yourself. I too have found that help surrounds us and for me I have found it also through using some of the social media tools and online platforms to engage with others and find local people as well. The even greater part is meeting up and sharing which is really supportive. I have to say as well that following regular bloggers is also a great source of help and learning and your blogs certainly do this as well. Thanks Sharon