Motivating employees to work to their potential can be difficult but that proves even more of a challenge for a new start up company.
Start ups generally can’t offer salaries to match larger corporations yet the only way for a start up to succeed is to have dedicated employees who believe in the vision of the business founder.
How do you get to that point?
This video offers a few tips for getting your employees on board and working their hardest to make your company succeed. These are useful even if you’ve been in business for a while and don’t consider yourself a “start up”.
1. Be a cheerleader. Show your employees just how much you believe in your vision, even if self-promotion doesn’t come naturally.
2. Share your vision. People will work harder if they feel they’re helping the company grow.
3. Provide proper training. Floundering employees aren’t productive. Make sure they understand their job and have the proper tools to perform their tasks.
4. Act like a boss. Hiring your friends might sound fun at first but will they meet goals and deadlines? Establishing high expectations for your employees and not trying to be everyone’s friend will earn you respect.
