Creating a plan of action for success is crucial for your
home based business. One of the most important factors in
building your own business is setting goals and taking
action to complete those goals. I have met many people that
really start to generate a healthy cash flow with their
business when they finally write their goals down on paper.
Everyone will have their own level of involvement in their
home business and will move at their own pace, so set your
goals according to your own level and pace you desire.
Now, what do you REALLY want? It is very important that you
understand "WHY" you are starting your own business.
Your "WHY" is what drives your business, so you will want
to write down your "WHY" and keep it in front of you at all
times. Put it by your computer, in your work area, on your
refrigerator, on your bathroom mirror, just keep it highly
visible. If your goal is to save money, that is not good
enough. Break it down further by asking yourself: Is it to
work from home? Buy a new car? Pay off your debt? Pay for
college? Spend time with family? I think you get the idea.
Setting Realistic Goals
Unless you take action, your goals are nothing more than
dreams. Writing down your dreams turns them into goals.
Taking action towards reaching your goals brings them
closer to you. Consistent daily action will result in your
goals becoming reality at a much faster pace, than if you
do not work at them on a daily basis.
Goals must be:
* Specific - clearly define what actions are needed.
* Measurable - what or how much time do you need?
* Challenging - reach outside your comfort zone.
* Timed - you must have a clear and well defined deadline
for each goal.
* Documented - if it is not in writing on paper, it is not
considered a goal but a dream.
Setting your "now" goals:
1. Take time to familiarize yourself with your new home
based business.
2. Set aside time for your business:
* I will work on the following days: (i.e., Monday,
Tuesday, etc.)
* Each day I will invest _____ hours in building my
business.
* My business hours will be from _____ to _____.
Now, I would like to share with you some ideas that you can
refer to for creating your goals. You can expand on each
area and modify it to your own preference. It is critical
that you write your goals down and read them everyday when
you wake up in the morning and go to bed at night. By doing
this you will start to internalize them and start taking
consistent action!
List the three most important reasons you are building a
business:
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2.
3.
List your financial goals over a 3-Month, 6-Month, and
12-Month period of time.
3 Month Goal =
6 Month Goal =
12 Month Goal =
Write what you feel you REALLY need to do to accomplish
your goals, but at the same time be realistic about what
you can make with your chosen business.
Remember, short term sacrifices results in long term cash
flow!
How much money would you need to generate monthly for you
to live in comfort?
Wants - list all the things you do not currently have, but
would like to acquire in the next 2 years, such as a new
home, a new car, a luxurious vacation or a new computer. Be
specific (new 4 bedroom home in 12 months, a new Mercedes
in 18 months, etc.) This is where you can use your
imagination and explore your dreams again!
1.
2.
3.
4.
To run a successful home based business that generates a
healthy cash flow it is very important that you treat your
business as a real business. I see so many people get in
this great home based arena and put in little or no effort
and then blame the business or the product. If your
schedule says you are going to start your day at 9:00am or
6pm, show up at your desk on time and ready to work. I know
it is sometimes difficult, but eliminate all distractions
that interfere with your scheduled work hours. Discipline
yourself and success will follow. You will succeed if you
focus on your goals and take consistent daily action to
achieve those goals!
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Brian Jones is an Internet entrepreneur who helps people
reach their goals in their quest for financial and time
freedom. His goal is to coach people into full time home
business entrepreneurs. To learn more, go to:
http://www.CreateTimeFreedom.com to receive your free copy
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