January,
2011
We’re
only a couple weeks into the new year but many of us may already
be falling back into our routines and losing focus of our New Year’s
resolutions. If changing your career or starting a new one is on
your 2011 New Year’s Resolution List, below are a few simple
tips to help you stay focused and accomplish your goal:
1.
Capitalize on what you love. The key to success in
business is choose to do something you love that also capitalizes
on your strengths. Make a list of your talents and pair them with
your passion to create a career that suits your life.
2. Build a team of experts. You can’t possibly
be an expert at everything. To compensate for your lack of knowledge,
create a Board of Directors comprised of individuals with experience
in the industry or business area you’re interested in.
3. Maximize your time. If you have limited hours in
the day to focus on your new business, create a weekly "To
Do" list and set out to accomplish at least three tasks on
that list each week. With each small step you’ll gain more
confidence to move forward.
4.
Be patient. Even if you’re passionate about your chosen
path, success comes with patience and persistence. Building a business
takes time and effort. It’s not ‘overnight success’
for anyone.
Best
wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous 2011!
Regards,
