7 Summer Motivational Quotes for Small Business Owners
Summer brings longer days, quieter inboxes and (hopefully) a bit more headspace. It's a brilliant time to step back, look at your business with fresh eyes and finally tackle those "one day" jobs, while still making time to enjoy the sunshine.
Here are seven motivational quotes for small business owners to keep you inspired through the summer months, along with a few ideas for putting each one to work.
“Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean you have to look cheap”
—Unknown
A small budget doesn't mean your business has to look small online. A clean, well-structured website with clear copy and good photos will do far more for you than an expensive site packed with features nobody uses. That's exactly the thinking behind my Website in a Day service: a polished, professional Squarespace website without a six-week project attached.
"Make hay while the sun shines."
— English proverb
Summer is often a quieter season for client work, which makes it the perfect window for the jobs that usually get pushed aside. Update your services, refresh your photos, rewrite that About page you've been meaning to look at. Use the lighter months to set yourself up for a busy autumn.
“Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection”
— Often attributed to Mark Twain
Your website doesn't need to be perfect to launch. It never will be, because it should grow and change as your business does. Get it live, see how people use it, and keep improving from there. I go into this more in Your Website Doesn't Need to Be Perfect.
“The most effective way to do it, is to do it”
— Amelia Earhart
Ready to launch a business, a new service or a new website? Dive in! Progress comes to those who take the leap, and summer energy is perfect for getting something off the ground. Pick the thing you've been circling for months and give it a deadline.
“Do what you do so well, that people can’t resist telling others about you”
— Walt Disney
Word of mouth is still one of the best marketing tools a small business has. When you deliver a brilliant experience, people talk. Make sure every referral lands on a website that clearly explains what you do and how to book, so a recommendation turns into an enquiry. More on that in When Your Website Isn't About Generating Leads (And Why It Still Matters).
"Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned."
— Peter Marshall
Big plans are exciting, but it's the small, finished actions that actually move your business forward. Add one testimonial to your website. Write one blog post. Ask one happy client for a Google review (here's how to actually get them). Small wins stack up fast.
"Rest is not idleness."
— John Lubbock
Time off is often when your best ideas show up. A proper break over the summer holidays recharges your energy and creativity, so you come back with renewed focus. Book the holiday, set your out-of-office and actually switch off.
Make this the summer you finally sort your website
Whether you need a brand new site or a quick lift for the one you've got, I can help you get it done without it taking over your summer. My Website in a Day service builds your full Squarespace site in a single day, and a Half-Day Refresh gives your existing site a fresh look in just a few hours.
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