Accelerate Success

Take time regularly to work on your business, not in your business is a statement  we often hear as business owners.  There was only one time that I heard of a couple who took this to its ultimate meaning.  Each year, from year 1, they took a whole month off, to think and plan their business growth and strategy.

One of the most important steps in business success is planning.  A business plan requires an action plan that will have specific and measurable results.  Here is a suggested proven planning method that if you are truly committed to improving your management skills you can become a planning master overnight.  What would it mean to you if you planned every business day on paper prior to the day starting?

1. Block 30 minutes each week to review the week and your Quarterly plan and determine the actions you will need to take that week to achieve those results.
2. Block 10-14 minutes daily to plan the day.  No cell phone, no e-mail, no distractions, just planning.
3. With your goals in front of you ask yourself if the activities you listed will help you achieve those goals.
4. Prioritize your action items for the day.  Put an asterisk next to your 5 most important (valuable) action items.