Start Up Blog

Fringe benefits

Posted in Business admin, Business planning, Corporations, Motivation, business, employees, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, home office, startups by Steve Sammartino on January 10, 2008

Today it is 42º Celsius / 107.6 Fahrenheit, where I am (Melbourne, Australia).

So I went surfing.

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Start up blog author enjoying fringe benefits!

I got up early and worked until about 10am and then headed down the coast to cool off in the heat of the day. It was very refreshing. At times I was just chilling out and catching waves, at other times I was thinking about some current projects and business issues I’m facing.

The main point is I have the flexibility to plan my hours as I see fit. Something most employers talk about, but rarely institute. It’s a great fringe benefit for all entrepreneurs.

So when considering your corporate exit, or for those who already have, don’t forget to take advantage of the fringe benefits you’ve created.

The richness of life is far more important than getting rich.

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  1. Todd Delagio said, on January 10, 2008 at 3:10 pm

    Beautiful message my friend

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  2. mythsnlegends said, on January 10, 2008 at 3:12 pm

    Indeed, the richness of life is far more important than getting rich….nicely said ;)

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  3. How hard do you work? | Holden Associates Blog said, on January 16, 2008 at 12:19 am

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  4. Ross Hill said, on June 7, 2008 at 11:05 pm

    I totally agree, but do like the fact that the beaches are pretty empty during such great weather!

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