Goals and Plans
Business Exit Strategy Planning Guide
February 3, 2025How to create a successful strategic small business Exit Plan Note* I've been a business coach for 20 years, served over 600 clients and have written 5 books. I've helped coach businesses through this process successfully, and see a need for this type of article to help business owners that…
Read MoreWithout the BIG WHY, SMART Goals Have Little Motivation
October 30, 2023Introduction: In a world buzzing with the concept of SMART goals-Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant/Realistic, and Thrilling Time-Based Goals [check out this book to learn all about goal setting, prioritization and setting a strong business foundation] We often overlook the powerhouse behind these objectives: the WHY. While the framework provides a…
Read MoreSteps to Starting a Business Successfully
November 6, 2022Business Plan I know you've heard that businesses have a ten fold higher chance of succeeding if they spend the time and effort to strategize and write a comprehensive business plan. For a list of all the elements of a successful business plan, or to get help writing yours, click…
Read MoreHow to Create a Business Purpose Statement
November 20, 2019How to Create a Powerful Small Business Purpose Statement It's important to know exactly how to create a business purpose statement if you want to enhance your small business culture and environment. What's even more important is why you're creating your purpose statement. Your business culture is made up of…
Read MoreWhat is a Vision Statement?
December 5, 2016How to Write a Compelling Business Vision Statement for Your Company What is a Vision Statement? Your business vision statement is a clear, concise verbal description of the ideal state of your business in 5 to 10 years. It boldly declares where your business is going. It is written in…
Read MoreHow to Write a Powerful Business Mission Statement
December 1, 2016How to Create a Powerful Business Mission Statement Why should you write a powerful business mission statement? When you take the time and effort, involve the right people, and follow the guidelines in this article, your company's mission statement will powerfully: Convey your company's business personality. In other words your…
Read MoreCore Business Values
November 21, 2016How to Identify Your Top 5 Core Business Values How are core business values important to your success? Core business values do not change over time. They are not negotiable. You may have a life-changing event in your life that causes 1 or 2 of your core values to change. …
Read MoreHow to Set Highly Effective Business Goals
November 8, 2015How to set highly effective business goals that keep you motivated to take action and reach them successfully ... Your company's goals will only be effective when you have a clear, measurable vision of where you want to go and how to get there. Why Bother Setting and Tracking Your…
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