The Importance of Visualization in Creating your Success
Success means different things to different people. Some may think that to succeed you must be a good parent. Others think that success means that your bank balance is a million dollars or more. Still others have a much simpler approach – they think that if they wake up still breathing, they’ve succeeded. Regardless of what your definition of success is, you must be able to see it in order to achieve it. Every person striving for that elusive thing called success has an idea of what that means for them. What will it take for you to feel...
read moreWhy creating a clear vision for your business is SO important
Remember when you first started your new business? You were excited and raring to go! You came up with a business name, printed business cards, built a website, and looked forward to the money you were going to make. This was the honeymoon period when you were excited to get out of bed in the morning, get to your computer, make appointments, and follow up with new clients. But then you began to find yourself tired, cranky and discouraged with the way things were going. You stopped enjoying your work, which is why you started your own business...
read moreWill Your Small Business Story Have a Happy Ending?
There is no question that as a small business owner you have persevered and worked hard, dedicating your life to the success of your company. That being said, don’t you think that a company you put so much energy into deserves the chance at a happy ending? Have you considered the impact your death, disability, retirement, or even divorce could have on your small business? If you are the owner of a small business it is time for you to start thinking about what could happen in the future and protect yourself and your business with a succession...
read more4 Strategies for Keeping Your Business Flexible
Smart start-ups are able to adapt and change direction quickly. Flexibility is essential to running a successful small business. The smart business owner must be able to adapt to economic fluctuations and shifts in his or her particular industry. Without changing your original business vision, there are a number of ways that you can keep your business flexible and adjust to changes within and outside of your company. Branching Out Starbucks started out as a tiny storefront in Seattle, selling specialty coffee equipment and premium coffee...
read moreSuccess Tip: Taking Strategic Action
Small businesses face constant change due to: New competition in the market Changing tastes and preferences of the customer Technological innovation Rising cost of doing business Successful small businesses stay focused on the following during tough times: S.M.A.R.T long and short term goals Developing new business strategies to stay current & efficient Improved profitability Strategic action means formulating a plan based on the “Big Picture” rather than just looking at the immediate issues. A strategic plan should encompass three...
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