How to work out what the next right thing is in your business

As an entrepreneur, you probably realize that at any given time, there are probably 100 things you could be doing for your business, but as Mark explains, only a few things you should be doing. How do you figure out what to work on? What is the next right thing in your business? There’s a process (isn’t there always?) to determine what that ‘right thing’ is, and how to identify the six areas you should focus on.  The next step is allocating your tasks based on those criteria. In this episode, you’ll discover exactly what you should be doing next and that will help you build a business that is no longer reliant on you.The Mastermind for Business podcast is powered by Business Accelerator Mastermind, a coaching program that helps service business owners and professionals double their revenue whilst halving their time in the business. Each week, Mark Creedon, a Business Coach at Business Accelerator Mastermind, speaks with some of the best business minds in the world and shares simple, practical steps you can take to create the business you always wanted.About Business Accelerator MastermindBusiness Accelerator Mastermind is a hands-on practical program aimed at driving results fast. Spearheaded by Mark and Caroline Creedon and a range of highly qualified experts, the program will give you back the freedom you hoped for when you first started your business or professional practice. With his coaching program, Business Accelerator Mastermind, Mark helps business owners maximize their time, set and achieve goals while remaining accountable.In today’s podcast, Mark explores:So many things to be done, only a few that SHOULD be doneBasecamp, Shape Up, and the ‘capture card’ worksheet3 steps to figuring it outWhat six areas of your business should you look at?An exercise - grade yourself in each areaA case study - good leads and sales, falling down on deliveryLooking at your graded areasFiguring out the benefit to each task- it doesn’t have to be financialGo through this exercise, find your focus, identify the benefitsResources/Links:Book: Shape UpMark Creedon LinkedInMark Creedon FacebookBusiness Accelerator MastermindMastermind for Business Podcast----------About the Families in Business Podcast The Families in Business podcast is for family business owners who want to grow a thriving business together, without sacrificing the relationships that matter most.Each week, Mark and Caroline Creedon bring you honest conversations about the real challenges and opportunities that come with running a business as a family - from scaling and systems, to succession planning, to making sure the business serves your life and not the other way around.Whether you're in the early growth phase or thinking about passing the business on to the next generation, this podcast will give you practical strategies and a fresh perspective on the family business journey.----------About Your Hosts Mark and Caroline Creedon are business coaches with over three decades of hands-on experience helping Australian business owners build companies that give them more time, money and freedom. They understand the unique dynamics of running a business with family - because they live it themselves.----------Subscribe for More New episodes drop every week. Subscribe so you never miss practical advice on growing your family business, planning for the future, and building something that lasts.----------Enjoyed this episode? If this episode resonated with you, please leave a comment or review. It helps other family business owners find the show and join the conversation.