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There comes a time in every business owner's life when they feel down or just simply bored with the business they are in. Doing the same thing every day will eventually lead to fatigue no matter how exciting the business was in the first place.

Here are some ways to reignite the passion that you had in the early days:

1) Take a break. The business will manage without you for a few days and you will come back fresh and ready for the challenges ahead. The common excuse for not taking time off is that "the business will never manage without me!" If you do not take some time off soon how will the business cope if you become ill?

2) Get a makeover. Pamper and preen yourself during normal working hours. Chuck out everything that you have not worn in the last 12 months and replace it with something stylish and comfortable.

3) Stop doing the work you hate. Outsource it and focus on the aspects of the business you enjoy and are good at. As an example, if you dread doing the payroll or the accounts get a decent bookkeeper in.

4) Start networking. Get out and about and meet some new people for a change. Talk to every friendly face and even people that will never buy from you and have no need for your widgets.

5) Change your role. If you have a number of employees why not change roles for a week. If you are primarily focused on sales change roles with the person that deals with distribution or vise versa. If you deal with finance all the time why not go out and meet your customers for a change?

6) Ditch your unprofitable customers. It is amazing how many people keep on doing business with companies that never make them any profit and always pay late. Focus on acquiring new business and giving closer attention to your profitable customers.

7) Treat your staff. Show them you care by taking them out for a meal to your favourite restaurant. Do not drink too much alcohol incase you say or do something you might regret the next day.

8) Get some coaching. A fresh pair of eyes might reveal valuable information about your business that you can not see because you are too close. You might learn something new about yourself or even be inspired to change the direction of the business.

9) Develop your skills. Go back to "school" and learn something new or improve the skills that you already possess. If you can not stand the thought of being taught then buy the latest business book, tapes or videos.

If after trying all or some of the above, you still hate your business then sell it. Your hatred for the business you are in, will show in all aspects of your dealings with staff, customers and suppliers. Eventually it will drain you and start affecting your health and your relationships.

It is never too late to start the business that you have always wanted as long as you are still healthy and financially stable.