Good Morning ladies! (and gents of course!) We may have a bit of a feminine focus on design but we don't discriminate! We welcome anyone with the dream of owning their own business. Our Goal this year is to make that easier for you through weekly marketing chats that will focus on various aspects of getting started and staying in business. So...Welcome to our new weekly MIND YOUR BUSINESS FEATURE. If you're a member of makeminepink.com you know that we have a weekly marketing chat. This year the focus is going to be much more task oriented. We'll be discussing very real and helpful things that will help to kickstart your business into 2008! Last nights chat topic was...Setting Goals for your business... do you?
It was an interesting chat and gave me a much clearer perspective on how people perceive goals and setting goals. if you're a member of MMP, please check the archives and read the chat. I think it will be very helpful for you. If you're just visiting our blog and would like some pointers, I'll outline the chat for you here!
The Topic for Mind Your Business marketing Chat on January 8th 2008 is Setting Goals for your business.
Our first question of the evening was to ask How many of you have come here tonight knowing you want to set goals, and have a vague idea of some of the goals you want to achieve, but do NOT have specific goals?
I find that it’s easier when you’re first starting to measure your success with goals, if you keep them simple and at a minimum. Maybe even one at a time.
First and foremost you should be able to define the reasons why you are in business. Writing a simple mission statement will help you. Once you know what your mission is.. You’ll find it easier to make goals that are specific to you and your business.
Remember…Goals must be specific to be successful. If you don’t understand them.. You can’t possibly achieve them.
When you set your goals…. Make them realistic and attainable.
What is your goal?
How will you achieve this goal? - take clear and concise steps.
When will you achieve this Goal? Remember, a goal without a deadline is simply a wish or a dream. I’m sure you can relate to that. I have had many of these myself over the years!
Also remember that your goals don’t have to be big goals to be considered a success.
You first Goal May be as simple as….
“To complete my vision Board.”
I will design my Vision Board and post one new goal or visual aid on my board each day for one week. Then I will hang it in my work area and spend 5 minutes a day visualizing my dreams/aspirations/goals.
Goal: :To have an organized office or work space in 2 weeks.”
I will spend 15 minutes each day organizing my office/work space for 2 weeks. I will maintain this space by ending each day with a 15 minute organizing session.
Keep your goals positive. Don’t say I want to complete this goal. Say “I Will” complete this goal! Repeat this often… add your goal to your vision board if it will help to see it every single day. Your subconscious will think that you have already achieved this goal and make your success a sure thing! Remember the BELIEVE aspect of “The Secret?” You have to feel the success.. Before you achieve it.
Remember to also put your goal/s in writing! Make it real.. Make yourself accountable. Make yourself a success!
Setting goals and measuring actual performance of these goals can and will improve the performance of your business.
So for this week… set a goal!
And if you aren’t a member of Make Mine Pink yet, open enrollment starts January 21st! Don’t be left behind in 2008! Join MMP
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