As I am writing this article I am headed on my way to San Diego for my daughters wedding by way of the Oregon Coastline traveling down 101. The views are breathtaking and we are focused on our destination.

I can’t help but think as I am awed by the beauty of the coast how we were able to pull this off. In less than three months the event was planned, invitations sent, the hall booked, and all the necessary things related to the wedding were put in place.

The last 90 days have been a whirl wind and in addition to the wedding my business has been strong with steady growth.

In the past year I have interviewed a lot of business owners who do not have a set direction for the year, let alone a 90 day plan.

Business owners need to look at a 90 day plan like a road map for their business. This a great time of the year to finalize objectives for the end of the year and then set forth a 90 day plan to begin 2010 with solid momentum.

Here are three steps to help you with your efforts and make a great road map for your business success.

1. List your priorities and desired outcomes. Going off in all directions only causes confusion. Make a list of your top priorities. Ask yourself what it is that you want. Focus on what will:

Excite and inspire you!!!

Improve the value of your business, your work life balance, and your client’s experience,

Boost your bottom line and add to your ROI

2. Are your goals really goals? Sometimes we add topics to our ‘To Do’ list that aren’t really goals.

Be specific with dates and outcomes. Example:

Is it time for a website?

a) When will it be done? Time specific.
b) Who will do the copy?
c) Who will build it?
d) Who will host it?
e) Who will manage it
f) How does this work with my Marketing?

3. Get rid of your behaviour or habits that no longer serve you.

Procrastination is a killer in business. Too many business owners wait until it’s the right time!!!! And the right time will never come……. It’s the small steps that we take every day that help build our businesses. The small steps must be tied to a destination which are the goals that we set for ourselves.

Begin with the destination and your outcomes in mind. Identify ‘what’ it is that you want and ‘why’ you want it. And if ‘why’ you want it, is strong enough, then the action plan and the steps to follow through will become crystal clear.

Just like a road map it will help you “Build Your Business”.

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