If a small business was being interviewed for a job it might go something like this:
Interviewer:
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Small Business:
I’m flexible, I’m able to react and respond to shocks, adjust my processes, products and pricing accordingly which makes me a survivor. Mis-management is a weakness, however, that can be controlled using my strengths.
Interviewer:
What are your short term goals and long term goals?
Small Business:
As market opportunities arise I have to weigh up the risks of acting now, with any risks of delaying. My short term goal is to always be in a position of being able to invest in new strategies which will see me through to longer term goals, so that my competitors don’t take any advantage from me. My long term goal has to be that my short term goals have been good enough to get me there.
Interviewer:
Why should we hire you?
Small Business:
There’s always some challenge or another that I’m facing. Some are particular to my industry, however, because I’m an alert small business I’ve measured my performance during any shrinkage, not just when the larger economy tells me there is one and I’ve measured the strategies I’ve put in place. I’m able to show how I can adapt during good times and bad, giving me the asset of extensive experience, I’m dependable, committed and expect to exceed expectations.
Interviewer:
You’re independent, self-fulfilled, focused, motivated, committed…..
Small Business:
… and don’t need a job! …I’ve already got one!
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