9 Steps to Planning your 2010 Business Strategy
Posted By admin on December 31, 2009
We are all at the starting line for 2010. Have you created a roadmap for your 2010 Business Goals? It’s not too late. With clear purpose and direction you can achieve your goals to advance your business. Just take a few moments to jot down 10 things you thing you would like to do to refine, enhance or improve your services. Don’t know where to start? Here are 9 steps on how to get the creative juices flowing for outlining your goals for 2010.
1. Create realistic goals. Your goals need to be achievable. Once you have accomplished your goals you are energized to move forward to accomplishing new things.
2. Don’t compare yourself to others. Compare yourself to you. How have you moved forward since last year? Of course you have. What goals did you set out to achieve? Are you making progress? When comparing yourself to others you only tend to create unrealistic expectations of what and where you should be. Be the best YOU you can be.
3. Write it down. Written goals are more achievable. Some statistics report that you are 50% more likely to achieve your goals if they are written. Here’s why, you have a thought you right it down, you read what is written. This creates a three step process where you have cemented the idea in your head making it more achievable. It is amazing to see the people you attract once your goals are clearly defined. Doesn’t it feel great to check off an item on your to do list.
4. Think about it. Take time to reflect on what you want to do, not just what you should do. Are your goals and values in line with what you really want to do? If not, this is why you may be experiencing some resistance in moving forward.
5. Get the help you need. You can’t possibly know everything and that’s ok. So how will you get to where you need to go? Mentors and coaching may be critical to your advancement. Be open to learning from others.
6. Visualize your success. Take time to see yourself where you want to be. Picture yourself having already accomplished your goals.
7. How you say it. It is imperative to create your goals in a present tense format. “I will create new products for my business by June 2010? Be specific and confident in what you tell yourself. Keep in mind you are overcoming a lifetime of voices in your head that tell you you can’t do it.
8. Do something about it. Now that you have put time into the thought of where you want your business to go, you have mapped out the steps on how to get there, just do it! Waiting for the perfect moment is the wrong approach. It is better to move forward with imperfect action than to wait for the perfect moment. It will never arrive.
9. Positive Reinforcement. Relieve yourself of any negative influences that tend to drag you down. Surround yourself with people that energize you and are achieving their dreams and goals. Like minded people will lift your spirits and help you soar.
If you sincerely analyze where you want to go, take action daily and review your plan regularly, you will move forward in your advancement. Many times we are our own worst enemy when it comes to success. Try to understand what is getting in the way and why. You will be great! Carry on. 2010 awaits great things for you and your business.
Terry Jetmore supports Speakers, Trainers and Consultants that have something to say and need to find the perfect audience. She has created a community of resources and educational tools to guide others in building their business. For over 25 years, Terry has participated in public speaking. She has published articles on a variety of topics and volunteers in her community.
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