Archive for the ‘Vision’ Category
I’m attending a business conference this weekend but I flew in early to visit my aunt who is in a nursing home. So I just drove from Orlando down to Sebring.The first sign to Sebring said 52 miles, after 5 to 10 minutes, the next road sign said 50. I was a bit puzzled but since I got to the hotel at 2am, I thought I was just sleepy and maybe didn’t read the first sign correctly. Then 5 minutes later, the sign said 52 miles. I started laughing. Isn’t life just like that? The sign was telling me I was going backwards, I was losing ground. But I knew I wasn’t lost; I had my GPS with me. The signs on where we are going in life, in our business are so confusing. We get confused by the multiple and misleading input.
So we wonder:
* Is your perception about where you are going correct?
* Should I trust others?
* Am I interpreting the economic conditions correctly?
* Is my business headed the right direction?
What happens when others tell you that you aren’t making progress? It is confusing! Over the next three blog posts, I’m going to share with you the three things that help you get clear about where you are going and keep you going in spite of the confusion around us. Read the rest of this entry »
You accelerate stepping into your future when you have a written business vision. The last powerful tip asked you to write a couple of sentences on what your life will be like as a direct result of your business.
Why?
• Writing down what you want will move you from confusion to clarity
• Seeing what you want will improve your confidence in your ability to achieve your business dream
• Reflecting on your vision will give let you motivation to overcome your challenges
Stop and write down what you want financially, spiritually, emotionally as a result of your business. If you need to doodle or draw a picture of your future, do so. If you need to walk around the block and let your thoughts float to the surface, put on your tennis shoes now and head outdoors.
How do I use this process? Read the rest of this entry »
Stepping into your future is easy when you have a simple business plan. You may be discouraged right now. You may not know how you’re going to pay the bills. You may be thinking of closing the doors to your business. I know how you feel. I understand, since I’ve been there too. These thoughts are very real. The situations may be true.
Business Plan
The five-step process in your Personal Business Plan will show you how to shake off these negative feelings and move into your future. The five-step personal business plan process is:
1. Create Your Business Vision
2. Clarify Your Business Mission
3. Construct Business Success Factors
4. Compose Business Results
5. Compete Business Success Plans
How to Brainstorm Your Business Vision Read the rest of this entry »