Andre Rieu's Column In Eigen Bedrijf
André Rieu's Column In Eigen Bedrijf
Illness
For entrepreneurs, illness is really not an option. Many times I have stood on stage with a fever, flu or runny nose.
But this time it's serious. An imbalance for me felled me for several weeks with the result that I had to cancel a concert in the Netherlands and a world tour for the first time in 32 years!
If I had not been sick I would not have been aware of these decisions. . .
A high work ethic, loyalty to your customers, the inability to transfer
of your work, these are all reasons why operators are sick little.
The financial interests play an important role. You insure against illness which is expensive, especially for a small business and so you go as long as possible so as not to compromise your income.
Now we are well insured against the cancellation of concerts, but it brings equally high costs, thus only a portion of this damage is recoverable, the rest is your own.
We also make a lot of marketing costs to communicate that concerts have been canceled and the announcement of the new data. On site
costs are often made. Thus, in the Arena the grass is already covered. If that Lasts one week or longer then the slab should be replaced and that will cost soon a ton.(?)
Then there are the suppliers that are committed.
Often the companies and freelancers we work with that long say
no charge. "It will come back one time", they say.
I find that heartening. Like the responses I get from the public (audience?) wishing me a speedy recovery and that really helped with my recovery.
During my illness, I discovered that this period had a positive side.
I slept more, took walks and only occasionally would visit the studio. This wake-up call I needed to realize that the past years I have been too busy. My body really hit me hard and I had to face the facts. The result is that the agenda again was shaken, we had to re-define the priorities and policies are tightened around the question: what do we do and what do we not do. I'm afraid If the people who approach me for opening buildings or speak
at meetings increases in the future they will be disappointed.
By the time you read this, I hope to be back on the stage, but it is a shame that because of my absence our ultra low absenteeism of less than one percent will be boosted. An important lesson is learned. Who in the right times says "no" to others, says "yes" to himself. With this my last column I hope you will have something to take away from that.
André Rieu
(used with permission - Eigen Bedrijf Magazine)
Posted by Moderator Jeanine Ann at December 22, 2010 
Categories: ANDRE RIEU, Netherlands - Maastricht
Categories: ANDRE RIEU, Netherlands - Maastricht
Pleasant Christmas and pretty much health in new year 2011 i wish Sally Chaney, Jeanine Ann and to all fans Terezie Palečková
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I am not too sure what to say about the above< Andre' has been so very honest & upfront about every thing another reason why I personally admire this Great Man & must say Thank You:!
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im glade you are back in good health but take it easy iv been sick my self and it takes a lot out of you
i wish you and your loved ones a very merry christmas and a very happy new year
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Dear Maestro, thank you for your comments on your illness. You must take care of yourself first. You are number one always to all your fans and family. I certainly had you in my prayers daily and continue so every day, also everyone in your family and all in your entire administration. Thank you again and Bravo.for all you do.You are incomparable and one of a kind. God Bless.Love
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