Running a business is often portrayed as a dynamic, empowering journey, but behind the scenes, many business owners describe a different experience – one of isolation. The pressures of decision-making, staff management, financial oversight, and long-term planning frequently fall on one pair of shoulders. Without a strong support network, these pressures can compound, leaving owners feeling disconnected and burdened. A report from insurance company, Simply Business, revealed that loneliness is a major issue, along with anxiety and depression for small/medium business owners.
Establishing support though a team approach
Whilst a real shift in mindset for owners, introducing a team-based service model for running their business not only strengthens the delivery of outcomes, but also fosters deeper, more resilient relationships.
Jane explains “Through our client portfolio and expanding our network of trusted advisers and contacts, we introduce the Bay Tree team in an agile, flexible way offering a multi-layered team with diverse expertise and shared responsibility. This concept has been evolving over several years but with the additional burdens being placed on business owners today, coupled with the rising concerns for our mental well-being, I think this is just the beginning.
The focus has been very much on the needs of the employee in recent times and that burden has fallen on business owners and senior management. Perhaps now is the time for those with ultimate responsibility for the business to check in with their own needs.”
Instead of recruiting static roles, consider investing in outcomes delivered through flexible, evolving relationships with a team that adapts as the business grows or changes, ensuring relevance and responsiveness over time. Add to that the comfort of a community of like-minded peers that are sharing the resource, expertise and experience and you have something rare and valuable.
“The benefits of this shift in mindset for business owners is exciting. As a business owner myself, engaging in meaningful networking and identifying potential alliances that offer support is key. Bay Tree VA is in a great position to facilitate this shift and we already have team members in place in a variety of sectors that link business communities together.”
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