Lots of times when those entrepreneurial feelings start. We're not quite sure what to do about it.
You know you want to have a business of your own, but there's SO much to do…and there's SO many things you think you have to get in place first.
What about a website? I have to have a website…and business cards.
Must design the perfect business card and Oh, I'll need a logo because the experts say I must "brand" myself.
To all this I say…STOP!!
You're gonna make yourself nuts and you haven't even sold the first thing yet.
Here's what you really need to get started in business…Ready?
The basic ingredients to a successful business consist of these things:
A need in the market that needs filled or a problem that needs solved People that have those needs or problems (and can pay for the solutions)
You…and your ability to be the go-to person for taking care of those needs and problems.
Your mouth (or someone elses mouth) to get the word out about you and what you do.
Too simple?
Why make it more complicated?
Everyday on the internet you'll find the latest guru-du-jour who'll tell you that their system or training is the answer to building the business of your dreams, and they may be right…partly.
But, if you get all caught up in the getting-ready-to-get-ready syndrome ; buying every tool and training and waiting until everything's perfect
to launch your business, you're doomed before you even start.
And you'll go broke in the process.
It's not about the "stuff", folks.
It's about the people you serve and the product or service you provide to them.
Start small. Talk to five people today about what you do. Heck…just talk to one if that's all you can do, but do it.
Once you start it just gets easier and easier. And if you mess up, so what?
You just figured out how NOT to do something. Congratulations!! You just had a learning experience.
Your marching orders for today…decide what needs to be done in your business today and…DO IT!!
If you're feeling stuck and need some advice or want to share a celebration of how you "just did it", leave a comment below for some
help or a happy dance. Talk with you soon.
To Your Success,
Sonrisas (smiles),
Beth
Another winner! Had to reign in the "get it all ready & perfect" temptation today! Thanks!
Great motovation Beth, that`s it, we just have to start to get there!
Good stuff! I love the way you explain things in such a simple and gentle way…so many times newbies hear you MUST do this and this and this IF you want to succeed-which of course only creates anxiety followed by overwhelm and for many becomes the end. Thank you for sharing advice that is inspiring and supportive! 🙂
such good advice. Just start. Make time for some of the details each day or week as you go along, but if you don't start, you will get nowhere. Action is where it is at!
This is great "Slight Edge" wisdom. We get so overwhelmed thinking about where we want to END up…but it is those small steps we take each day that get us there. Taking the first step is where it all begins 🙂
This is article is so true, once you share what you do with others, it holds you accountable. It becomes a reality outside yourself instead of just a dream inside you.
I love these: "guru-du-jour" and "getting ready to get ready." Love that no more procrastination, just do it attitude!
Great read!
Thanks Michelle! Great job in overcoming temptation…keep it up and just do it!
Yep, just starting is half the battle. Thanks Olga 🙂
Thanks Denny…too many times we stop ourselves before we start because we believe it has to be perfect. Let me tell ya, perfection is highly overrated. Let’s all be perfectly imperfect and do good work 🙂
Thanks Pat. Love your take action attitude!!
Love the “Slight Edge”!! It doesn’t matter how small the step either, just as long as we take it. Thanks, Michelle!
Great insight, Beau. When we share our dream with others, not only does it come closer to reality for us, we help others realize their dreams, too. We just have to take that first step.
Thanks Wil!! So glad you enjoyed it. Have a fan-tasmically productive day!!