What is it that makes you get up in the morning and go to work?
What is your focus?
What do you want to achieve?
What do you want to be doing and where do you want to be in 3 months time, a year, 3 years from now....
GET MOTIVATED!
Know what you want and why you want it then work on the how and when......
Every business owner knows the importance of writing a business plan but who are you doing this for? Is it just to satisfy the bank manager, shareholders, co-Directors or because your accountant says you need to do this to ensure you have considered your cash flow requirements?
Why not think again about what gets you out of bed in the morning.....
DEFINE THE "WHY"
One of the main reasons for working is for money but for many that is the not the real driver behind what we do. The most successful entrepreneurs have a real "passion" for what they do. They work hard to achieve their goals because they understand "why" they are doing what they do - they may want to become a great innovator and pioneer a new product or service, they may want to develop a career based on a beloved hobby or past-time, they may want to make a positive impact on people's lives in an uncompromising society or they may just want to prove something to themselves.
Like everything we do in life, it's important to have a reason and know what it is!
BELIEVE
Who said life was easy! It's not.....
Everyone, yes everyone, suffers setbacks and disappointments throughout their lives. But that is when self -belief becomes ever more important. Accept there may be difficult times ahead but plan to overcome them - strength comes from within and stems from the real desire to try. With careful planning and support from those around you, experience and confidence will grow. A crisis will be redefined as a temporary obstacle and an obstacle as just the next challenge to be overcome on the path to success.
Never stop believing especially when others still believe in you!
KNOW YOUR STRENGTHS
What are you good at? What are your areas of knowledge and expertise? Focus on these.....
Your time is best spent on doing what you do best.
KNOW YOUR WEAKNESSES
Don't waste valuable time and resources working in areas you know nothing about. Seek help and support when necessary and know when this is appropriate.
Know when to ask for help and make sure you do!
USP!
Business jargon maybe....but what is your Unique Selling Point?
What makes you different from your competitors? What can you offer to provide added valued and a better product or service?
Make sure you can explain this to prospective clients and make sure you continue to demonstrate this to your current clients.
Be proud of being unique and good at what you do!
PARTNER WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE
Share your successes with others, network with others from similar backgrounds, learn from and mentor each other. Join forces with others who have a positive mindset and work together to overcome negative influences.
Success breeds success.
PLAN
A plan provides a focus.This is what enables the dream to be turned into a reality.
It focuses the mind on the goals and objectives, the potential pitfalls, funding and other areas which are vital to success. The virtual becomes tangible with a structure, a clearly defined strategy and an achievable timeframe.
Plan ahead to get ahead and stay ahead!
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