SO LONG
SUMMER, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
In my last couple of eNewsletters I've encouraged people to
take some time during the summer slow down and vacations to
spend time thinking about the growth and direction of their
business for the Fall. This is the time to re-commit and/or
re-invent your goals, plans, and vision.
My ideal plan is what I call the BIGGER FUTURE plan (coined
from a great business coach, Dan Sullivan). Essentially what
that means is creating a future that is bigger than your
past, not letting apathy, habits, and routine dictate your
future.
-A format that I find works really well is this:
90 day Goals, 12 month Plans, and 3 year Vision.
In each area make sure you cover things such as Overall
Business Strategy, Finances, Marketing, Sales, Operational,
Team, as well as personal items including finances and
family issues. Make sure all of your items are
challenging, but attainable and most important that they are
something that inspires you and motivates you.
Accountability and follow up is key to any plan. You would,
of course, review your goals in 90 days and re- write new
ones for the next 90 day period. All of your goals, plans,
and vision should have an element of flexibility so that you
can make changes if they are warranted and worthy. It helps
if you have someone (or a group) who will share in this
activity and provide mutual accountability.
-What are your SWOT's (Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities, and Threats)? This is a great exercise to
perform as an individual and as a firm. It will help give
you insights as to what kinds of activities should be
included in your 90 day Goals, 12 month Plans, and 3 year
visions.
I'd love to hear from anyone who is working on making this
Fall their best season ever!
Debra
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