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That may sound like a bunch of hoopla, but really, if you are in business you need to have some sort of plan in place.
Don’t worry about how other people do it. Come up with a plan that works for you! Of course, you can get ideas from other people, but don’t stress out about doing a whole bunch of new stuff or learning new software or creating more work for yourself.
Sole proprietors are really good at creating distractions for themselves- I should know because I am one of them. So, speaking from experience- I know how easy it is to procrastinate. I have learned, however, that once a simple plan is put into place my attitude begins to change and things start to get done.
If you don’t have business partners or employees or someone else can hold you accountable, then a plan can do just that. Think about what motivates you to get things done. Are you the kind of person who gets a sense of accomplishment by checking things off a list? Do images of things you want to be able to purchase, like a new car posted on your wall get you moving? Or is it as simple as an inspirational quote that you have taped to your monitor? Think about what will keep you on track.
Goals: Try writing out a goal (any goal for your business). Think about the big picture for your business. Are you looking to be a famous motivational speaker or the go-to person for web development. Are you looking to increase your gross income by a certain % over the next year or do you simply want to add 3 new clients to your list by the end of the month.
If you don’t have a goal in mind- you will never know when you have reached it.
Action Plan: Think about your goals. What are three actions that you can take that will get you to that goal? List these actions out by the week or the month (again- the goal is what drives how you prioritize the actions). Then get to work!
By having these things written out, you have something to refer to when you start to getting distracted or need to make important decisions. In a sense, a plan can be your own accountability partner.
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