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If you are a small business owner who has been in business for a number of years, you would already be aware that employees can make or mar your business. As an entrepreneur, you want your employees to contribute to the success of the business and to justify your faith in them.

The success of your business depends on you to some extent. You can motivate your employees and direct them in such a way that they become more than employees; they become assets to your business.

This article would help you in achieving this goal. If you want your employees to contribute more to the success of your business, then apply the following tips.

HELP THEM GROW

Everybody wants to improve. You should find way to contribute to the self improvement of your workers and they would reward you in return with hard work which would translate into success for your business.

You can help them grow in a number of ways. By helping them improve their skills, knowledge and attitudes through continuous training programs. You can also help them in improving their health. Life and business are built on reciprocation. Help your employees to help you.

CREATE A GOOD WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Imagine you are just an ordinary employee in your own business, would you be eager to wake up in the morning and go to work? If you can’t answer positively to this question, then you should take a hard look at your company. What can you do to make it a better place to work? What can you do to make your employees identify with your company? If you are not sure, then ask your employees. They would understand that you value their opinion and together, you can improve the way your company treats its employees.

ENCOURAGE YOUR EMPLOYEES TO SPEAK UP

You should always create an environment where employees can offer feedback without fear. You should carry everybody along in your decision. If you have departmental heads under you, instill this philosophy in them.

In general, the only way a company can get its employees to become an asset and to evangelize for the company is to treat the employees well. As a small business owner, show your employees that you care about them. You can do this by using the tips above, by rewarding those who work hard and by encouraging team spirit.

To our readers, what tips do you have for small business owners who want to motivate their employees to work hard?