Going it Alone? 5 Business Tips for the Solo-preneur

Ok. You don’t want employees. You want to do this on your own. Great! I’m there with you and want to help you make some sound decisions that will propel you forward and help you reach whatever end goal you have in mind. Look for monthly Tips and Tactics that address your special needs and watch my website for programs designed to help you succeed.

Create 30-day goals – stop trying to think so big.
Break down your goals into bite-sized pieces and make them attainable.

Are you totally clear about who you are and what you are doing --- I used TOTALLY not KINDA
Write it down! Identify what you do and how you do it.

Write down 10 people to talk to about your business in the next 10 days – and stay with this simple practice. This is an easy way to practice how to talk to people about your business – simply start with 10 people who you know will say yes to an invitation for coffee – then pick another 10 people who you feel should know about you.

Write down your 10 most enduring strengths – now is NOT the time to be humble. Focus on these, not your weaknesses – your strengths will help you build a business, your weaknesses will create obstacles.

List 5 reasons people would want what you provide – get real clear. These have to be benefit-driven, don’t stop until you have answered the ‘so-what’ question.