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How to take the FIRST STEP in Growing Your Business to the NEXT LEVEL!
By JP Maroney | October 9, 2006
By JP Maroney
Virtually every day we read how some upstart, “Hot” company has launched into the stratosphere and is creating huge sales and growth - practically overnight. They make big waves and attract lots of attention.
It’s a little sickening for the hardworking, everyday entrepreneur. Don’t you think?
Perhaps you’ve wondered if it’s possible to create the same kind of growth in your business. Maybe you’ve felt for a long time that your company is poised for explosive growth.
You’ve known you need to “take it to the next level.” But, you’re unsure just how to get there.
So, what’s the first step to the next level in business growth?
First, change your mindset. Rid yourself of any preconceived notions you have about business growth.
Cleanse your mind of everything you thought you knew about building a business. Sure, that information will come in handy down the road.
But today you should open your mind to new possibilities. In other words…
“Take the caps off!!!”
Remove any limitations or boundaries you may have placed on what you think your business can do. Then, you can begin the process of growing your business.
Stop for just a minute and let your imagination run wild. Envision your business and what you think it can become.
Where do you see yourself - and your business in 90 days, 6 months, and in 3 to 5 years?
What does it look like? What kind of clientele is it serving?
What are your sales numbers? How about your profits - the money you get to take home or reinvest in your business.
Do you have a number in your mind? Can you imagine it being even bigger than that?
Perhaps 20%, 30% or 50% higher than that? How about double, triple or quadruple that amount?
I hope you can see the possibilities. And not limit yourself.
Now, ask yourself the following questions. Spend significant time answering them.
- Thinking about where you would like to be with your sales, on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being exceptional, how would you rank your current sales?
- What would you say is the greatest challenge in your business right now?
- If you had to guess, what would you say is the major cause of this current challenge?
- What are your top 3 business goals for this year?
- How committed are you to achieving your goals?
Write down your answers and study them. This IS the first step to the next level in business growth.
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JP Maroney a.k.a. “The Pitbull of Business”â„¢ is a business growth strategist, best-selling author and award-winning speaker. Receive his FREE book, “5 Ways to Double or Triple Your Business” visiting www.JPMaroney.com
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