At any startup, there will always be various ups-and-downs on your road to success. While you can always get lost within the day-to-day operations of the work week, it is absolutely vital for your company and yourself to celebrate the wins every step of the way.

1. Why you should Celebrate the Wins in a Startup
by Geoffrey Byruch

2. Introduction
No matter how you look at
it, confidence will always
play a critical role in
achieving success in all
areas of your life.
This is especially true in the
startup world.

3. Introduction
As an entrepreneur, you
will face a multitude of
hurdles in order to grow
and develop your business
to a level where it is
physically and financially
stable. But for this to
happen, you have to do one
of two things.

4. Two Key Points: Knowing the Hurdles
The first is something I have
highlighted numerous times
within my past blogs: knowing
and internalizing the problems
within the entrepreneurship
sector.
Much of these obstacles include
company or product competition,
lack of funding, time restraints,
lack of marketing research, weak
strategic planning, etc.

5. Two Key Points: Celebrating the Wins
But to take that success to
the next level, it is
important that you have
confidence in yourself as a
business leader. This leads
me to my second piece of
advice: celebrate any and all
wins within your startup.

6. Reflecting as a Leadership
As a business leader, you image is everything. It defines the way
others perceive, think, and feel about you as an individual.
Because of this, it is imperative that you spend the time to
celebrate the various milestones or ‘wins’ in the workplace.
For many people, this type of motivation is necessary in order to
build positivity and momentum within the office work culture.
To stop and smell the roses, you will be able to reflect on the
overall growth of your business and while also plan for stronger
tangible goals within your journey for entrepreneurial success.

7. Why you should celebrate the Wins
Now, to celebrate the wins, even the small ones,
is something that you should always take into
consideration in every aspect of your business.
Entrepreneurship can be a very lonely and
arduous time for every startup. To celebrate these
victories, especially through the dark times, will
allow you to persevere efficiently, effectively, and
consistently each and every day.
In addition, there are fewer things more uplifting
than knowing you are creating something that
has the strong potential for success.
Incorporating this type of mentality and culture
will not just drive your company culture, but also
ingrain new and innovative ideas that you can
capitalize in the future.

8. The Five Reasons to Celebrate
To look at this more in-depth, you have to
understand how celebrating wins can shape
and foster that much needed mentality
within your startup.
Below, I have highlighted five sections where
‘celebrating the wins’ can help increase your
confidence on a daily manner.

9. 1. Acknowledging Progress

10. Acknowledging Progress
Especially in the beginning stages of your business, reflecting and
celebrating on the overall progress of your business will help you
evaluate how close you are to your goal.
While the overarching goal is to be physically and financially healthy,
the various steps of progress can indicate where you are and what
you need to do in order to get there.
Be proud of your achievements. Not many people can get to where
you are today, let alone even start a company.
That feeling of accomplishment will, in turn, help motivate everyone
to work even harder towards the next goals within your startup.

11. 2. Wins Build Momentum and Positivity

12. Wins Build Momentum and Positivity
Just like sports, everyone thrives off of the exhilaration that comes
from a win. It is, in itself, infectious. It leaves people wanting
more.
For business leaders who celebrate their wins, they are not only
acknowledging the overall progress of their business, but also
defining the energy and drive for their workers.
At times, this can be lost within the day-to-day operations of the
business.
But to celebrate these milestones, you will be able to help improve
your company’s morale and company culture each and everyday.

13. 3. Inspires Strong and Productive Work

14. Inspires Strong and Productive Work
People want to know that their work is leading to something
greater.
By celebrating your wins, you will be able to provide that
much needed recognition asked by your employees.
In fact, this type of recognition and acknowledgement sends
out a fantastic message to your team.
Do not overlook this.
For some people, a simple thank you is just enough to push
them in the right direction for success.

15. 4. Inspires Hope

16. Inspires Hope
For the startup world, belief in hope is a very
fragile thing.
In fact, having a sense of instability can be a
negative element for many of your employees to
continue staying on with your company.
By highlight your wins, you will be able to instill
hope, confidence, and optimism even during the
most challenging times of your business.

17. 5. Winning Creates Pride

18. Winning Creates Pride
Unlike other more-established businesses, you are
working with limited resources.
To help spark that fire, your wins can cultivate a sense of
pride and passion at your company.
For many people, they want to know they are on the
winning team.
To do this, celebrate your wins. It will foster a sense of
pride and culture within your team and motivate them to
work towards your future goals.

19. To Learn More
To learn more about Geoffrey Byruch, please visit the
following sites and social media properties below:
http://geoffreybyruch.com
http://geoffreybyruch.net
https://twitter.com/geoffreybyruch
https://about.me/geoffrey_byruch
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