I have talked to so many entrepreneurs and small business owners that say that they seem to keep working and working, but they aren’t sure if the steps that they are taking are getting them anywhere?

So, how do you know if you are wasting your time in all the things you are doing? How do you know which are the good, better, and best steps to take and which ones to take that will really pay off?

One thing that is critical to do is to know your numbers when it comes to actions. If I take time and write my blog what are the results I get versus taking time and working on the newsletter?

Start comparing the different options that you can take. If you aren’t getting results with one thing that you are doing, its time to make a decision.

One, quit doing it and do something else that gets you better results.
Two, make some changes and tweak it and test out the results.
Third, give it more time to give it feet.

Knowing your numbers as far as what results your actions get is CRITICAL to decide what the right things to do are.

Small changes make a huge impact over time. A little introspection on how you are showing up can save you years of headaches.

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One of the most dramatic ways to improve your bottom-line is to know your numbers and know which actions create the biggest impact.

A lot of my client’s think they know their numbers until I start asking them more in depth questions like:

• What percentage of your business comes from the networking events you attend?
• How much typically does one client bring into your business?
• Which marketing tool brings in the highest percentage of your business?
• What percentage of your clients are Baby Boomers? X generation? Y?
• What are your numbers telling you about your more recent work patterns?
• Are there certain types of clients that bring in more money and require less effort? If so, where did you find them and how can you get your numbers to create a prettier picture?

If you need some assistance in asking yourself the right kind of questions for your type of business, I’d love to give you a free session where we can explore your numbers and what they mean.

To get you started on asking the right questions, just get in touch and we will get your bottom line growing.

Part of staying in your zone is to deal with your negative thinking. When you find yourself feeling like things won’t work, look for the possible.

Anyone who is playing a big game is going to run into a brick wall now and again. I know some of the walls that I have plowed into have been big and thick and stubborn. So what to do? Quit? Withdraw? Keep banging your head against the wall?

Heck no! Forget about that. If I want something bad enough, I don’t let a little thing like a massive wall stop me. And I bet since you are on my list and listening to me, you are not that type of person either.

Remember, if you keep hitting a brick wall when trying to accomplish a goal, there is more than one route or path to get to where you want to go. Look for an alternative route or reevaluate what you are trying to accomplish.

There is always a way around it. Sometimes you have to get REALLY creative, but you can do it.

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Do you have a strategic plan outlined for the year yet? Having such makes it easier to chunk your big ambitious goal down to 90 day periods of time. After you have a big picture outlined with measurable chunks along the way, implement a system where you are held accountable weekly and daily.

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A struggle that I have often seen with my clients is for them to completely own their value. Now I work with many successful people who to one degree or another do own their worth. The problem lies for them to truly own all their value, it can be a bit overwhelming.

Owning one’s value happens in degrees and levels. It is not an over night process. It does take a willingness to really face the discomfort of believing in your abilities more than you are used to.

Why Own Your Value?

Part of making a commitment to achieve something greater than yourself is an increased level of accepting the value you bring. When you do start owning that you have incredible value to give, and you know what that value is, you will see dramatic improvement happen in your business.

If you are unsure of the value you bring, brainstorm the possible benefits or hire a coach to help completely immerse yourself in the greatness that you contribute.

Since you are a subscriber and one of my peeps, I am offering you a complimentary exploratory session with me!

This will not be a sales call. In the call we will be exploring:

• The value you naturally give
• What you most want to bring into your life
• Give a clear view of your greatest obstacles
• A roadmap outlining and detailing where you want to go in your business and personal life.

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In order to become 100% committed to any goal it is critical to make sure that the goal is in alignment with your top three values to be able to maintain consistency and long term focus.

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To grow your business it is rudimentary for you to know the difference between what action you take that causes growth–puts money in your bank account– and what actions are not so important busy work.

To determine this answer– figure out what’s the number one thing you do that creates cash flow and step it up and do it! Oh, yeah.

To grow your business on your own terms it is critical to know what your vision for your business looks like and how you play in it. What does your perfect business work day look like? What are you doing? Who works with you? How are you feeling?

Answer these questions and step into it.