From Solopreneur to Hiring Support: How to Grow Your Business by Expanding Your Team

You began your business because you loved what you do, or you knew you were really good at it. It was fun, people were buying what you had to offer. Everything had been going well. Until, one day you woke up and thought “there are too many things for me to keep up with” Ok, truth, you started dropping balls, and saying things like “I’m sorry…” way too many times. And it’s finally hit you, you can no longer do it all by yourself.

Let’s take a closer look at how to go from solopreneur to hiring support and how to grow your business by expanding your team.

Being a solopreneur can be incredibly rewarding. You’ve built your business from the ground up, taken charge of every decision, and have a deep understanding of every aspect of your business. However, as your business grows, it’s easy to find yourself stretched thin, struggling to maintain the same level of quality and attention in all areas. Hence the “I’m sorry” syndrome.

I work with a lot of women business owners who are solopreneurs. They are responsible for all of it, “all the things”! Usually when they hire me it’s because they think they need more productivity, efficiencies, processes and know-how. While that certainly can be true, what is really happening is that they are at the point to scale their business. And the time has come when they need to make an important shift: from solopreneur to hiring support.

And it’s s-c-a-r-y! They don’t know what they don’t know and they certainly don’t know how to hire anyone. Sometimes they have hired but it didn’t go well, so “not going to do that again”. While it’s understandable, it’s not the way to maintain and grow a business. It’s actually the way to the death of a business. You did not work this hard to let it all die.

Why You Shouldn’t Do It All

Hiring your first team member or outsourcing a specific task may feel daunting. After all, you’re used to being in complete control, and you might wonder if delegating will impact the quality of your work. However, stepping out of the “do-it-all” mentality is critical for long-term growth. And making this shift can benefit your business and you can learn how to do it effectively.

It’s natural for you to want to be involved in every aspect of your business. But, over time, handling everything yourself can become overwhelming and unsustainable. It leads to burnout, reduced creativity, and stagnation – limiting your ability to grow. Not to mention it’s also a health hazard. The word I’ve heard from some of my clients is daunting. They feel their workload is daunting.

You do not need me to tell you that that isn’t a great place to be when it comes to being in business and it certainly isn’t a great place to be in life.

By hiring support, you create more time to focus on your high-impact activities—those tasks that require your unique skills, creativity, and vision. Delegating smaller tasks enables you to dedicate more energy to areas that drive growth, such as building client relationships, expanding your services, and being in what I like to call your “brilliance zone”. Doing only what you can do. I’m hoping you are beginning to see how beautiful it is to be able to have help in your business.

The Power of Delegation

Delegation is key to moving from a solopreneur to a successful business leader. Learning how (and you certainly can learn this skill) to delegate allows you to leverage the talents and expertise of others while freeing up time for you to operate at your highest level and in your brilliance zone. It also creates a ripple effect within your business. With the right support in place, you can deliver better services to your clients, scale more efficiently, and pursue new opportunities.

Scaling Beyond Yourself

Moving from solopreneur to hiring support allows your business to expand in ways you never could alone. As you step into your role as a leader, you’ll have the ability to focus on scaling, innovating, and strategizing while your team handles the day-to-day tasks. Additionally, having a team fosters creativity and collaboration, helping your business thrive in new ways.

Growth Through Support

It’s important to remember that hiring support isn’t a sign of weakness or loss of control; it’s a sign that you have grown, are growing into a business leader, the CEO if you will of your business. By learning to delegate, hiring the right people, and focusing on the bigger picture, you’ll take your business to new heights and create more opportunities for success. And what’s more exciting than that?

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How to have a money mindset makeover

If you are someone who loves makeovers, then this is for you! How to have a money mindset makeover will be the highlight of your year! It’s something that will help you attain your overall business financial goals as well as personal financial goals.

Ok, maybe not your year, but come on, who doesn’t see a makeover for someone else and think “I want one too!” I know that’s what you are thinking so let’s get started.

Defining money mindset

Before we can get into a money mindset makeover, it’s important to understand what exactly it is we are going to makeover. And truthfully, you more than likely won’t need an entire overhaul (thankfully), yet you may find you do. Which is very much ok.

A money mindset is an overriding attitude that you have about your finances. It is how you make your money decisions. Be it investing in a coaching program, training or buying a pair of sneakers to the food you purchase to eat each week. Basically a mindset is a belief (or a set of beliefs). And that belief drives your actions. Your beliefs have a direct impact on whether or not you reach your goals.

I like to look at money mindset as a money personality. We all have different personality traits and so it stands to reason that we’d have money personality traits, yes? And so just like our personalities, there are positive things and not so positive things.

Here are a few scenarios:

• You enjoy the pleasures of life and enjoy the things that money can buy but you ignore or avoid anything to do with finances. And wonder why you can’t afford the things you want or need.
• The desire to achieve lends you to innovate new and exciting growth opportunities, yet you never feel there’s enough money which causes you to overwork at the expense of the other areas of your life.
• Saving and living within your means comes naturally and sometimes at the expense of obsessiveness or not wanting to spend “hard earned” money on not only luxuries but necessities which ultimately makes your life more difficult.

In my work with the subconscious, anytime your results aren’t happening the way you thought, wanted or laid them out, it is because your subconscious has put up obstacles. Your money personality leads to actions and your money mindset can often be the cause of those obstacles. See, your beliefs and mindsets are the #1 factor to whether or not you get your intended outcomes.

When you change the way you think about something, you usually have better results. Doesn’t that sound good? So right now, I only want you to think about your current money mindset and how it’s been holding you back.

Your current money mindset

Would you rather achieve your financial goals with ease or with struggle? You might have noticed a physical reaction to that question. You might have noticed you immediately thought, “with ease” um, duh!

And I hope that was the case. Yet, I want you to think back to a recent purchase that you made and take yourself through your buying decision and the filters your ran that decision through. You did run it through filters, even if you didn’t know you did. That’s the thing with a mindset, sometimes you don’t even know you have one.

Here is an example. A business coaching client of mine expressed remorse for a new car she just purchased. She said she wished she hadn’t spent the money and if she hadn’t had to order it, she wouldn’t have bought it.

When asked for a little more information, she said “if I had to buy it right away rather than order it, I would have taken more time to think it over.” What she ultimately meant was she would have asked herself some specific questions, such as why do I want this car, what will this car give me, is this a good price for me to pay, how long do I think I’ll keep this car, what will the insurance cost me, what about the excise tax. Questions like that. She didn’t ask any of those questions. She saw it, she wanted it and she ordered it. Do you see how her money personality of enjoying the pleasures of life and enjoying the things that money can buy caused her to step into flamboyant spending and ignoring other financial aspects.

How you connect or disconnect with your money is such an important piece when it comes to your money mindset. And here is a mic drop moment: how you do money is how you do everything. So, yes there were other areas in her life that she behaved in the exact same manner. It’s part of why she wanted to work with me. She wanted to create a solid business that was sustainable and could eventually be sold.

She wanted to be more connected to her money and change her self-defeating business and money habits.

If you discovered that you haven’t been making money decisions to the best of your ability. There is no need to stay where you are. If you realized that your money mindset needs some upgrading or an overhaul, you can! You don’t have to keep the one you have. The first key is recognizing what your money mindset is because once you do, you can change it!

Changing your money mindset

Ok, so back to a recent purchase that you made. What was your buying decision? What did you notice about it? Did you notice that you do other things that way? If yes, good. Noticing where else you have the same behavior is key to making the change.

Remember, how you do money, is how you do everything. Take a moment to think about it. Here is an example, I love to save money. I also love to save other things. Some are valuable and some not so much. I also like to keep money and can be hard pressed to spend it. Not always good especially when I needed a new computer. And another example, I have a client who is relentless with her money actions when it comes to business she’s so tuned into her financials, she likes to say she’s relentless.

You may be thinking, that’s good. Well, she is also relentless when it comes to working out, parenting her children, training her dog. And the kids and dog do not particularly like the relentlessness of her personality. Can you guess the results she gets in those areas of her life? If you said she’s frustrated because she isn’t getting the results she wants, you would be right. So hopefully you get the picture of how your money personality can drive your behaviors. If you don’t like the behavior or the results from the behavior, it’s time to make a change.

So, as you begin your money mindset makeover, where do you see that how you do money shows up in other areas of your life. And if you aren’t sure, ask someone close to you. Believe me, they’ll have no problem showing you.

Ok, so hopefully you’ve taken the time and have a clearer picture of how you are operating in your business in every other area of your life. This is how you will begin to give yourself a money mindset makeover.

Your Money Makeover Begins

The first step is to recognize where you are and then the next is to decide what is a new money mindset you wish to step into.

Here are some money mindsets for you to take on should you wish:

• Creating and embracing a secure financial future is a way I can always enjoy the best of life
• Sometimes the biggest risk is investing regularly in the tried-and-true
• I fulfill my destiny by achieving prosperity and leadership with grace and ease
• Say yes to opportunities because opportunities create wealth
• The more comfortable I get with money, the more I empower myself
• The more I do well in the world, the more I can help others do good
• Increasing how much I love, accept and believe in myself is priceless
• Creating clear money boundaries is a powerful way for me to demonstrate my caring

Did one of those resonate with you? If so feel free to use it for your new money mindset. And to start your makeover being creating your money makeover by:

1. Bringing that money mindset into your daily life. Say it first thing in the morning and last thing before bed. You’ll be reprogramming your subconscious mind to lean into your new money mindset.
2. Creating and following routine money actions. Decide what actions would embrace and empower you to really live that new money mindset daily.
3. Being aware and paying attention. Notice where else this new money mindset will enhance other areas of your life and begin to put new actions into place.

Remember, a money mindset is an overriding attitude that you have about your finances. It is how you make your money decisions. Be it investing in a coaching program, training or buying a pair of sneakers to the food you purchase to eat each week. Basically a mindset is a belief. And that belief drives your actions. Your beliefs have a direct impact on whether or not you reach your goals.

Take your time, while a physical makeover is almost instantaneous, a money mindset makeover isn’t. And while you won’t want to hear this, it does take time. However, it is time well spent.

Here’s to you stepping into the money mindset that supports you into your future both for your business and your life!

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Being an Inspirational Leader in Business

One of the reasons I left a corporate job to start my own business was because I couldn’t take the inconsistencies of those above me. Not to say, I didn’t take direction well, but my “leaders” as in supervisors and managers just didn’t have what it took to lead. And they certainly didn’t have what it took to be an inspirational leader in business.

I value leadership and professionalism in business and I believe that as the leader goes so do the followers. As a business owner, that makes you the leader. So if your followers aren’t doing what you want them to do, you only have to look to yourself first.

Inspirational leadership is a critical factor for cultivating a motivated, engaged, and high-performing team. As an inspirational leader you can unlock numerous benefits that contribute to long-term success and sustainability. And in doing so, you can elevate your organization to new heights. Sounds good, doesn’t it?

Let’s look at six important benefits of stepping into being an inspirational leader for you business.

Six Important Benefits of Being an Inspirational Leader

1. Enhanced Team/Employee Engagement and Motivation

You have the unique ability to connect with your team on a deeper level, fostering a sense of purpose and belonging. And as you already know, people thrive when they have a purpose and feel as if they belong. Engaged team and employees are more committed, productive, and willing to go the extra mile, driving overall business performance and growth. And since you all are working for a bigger goal, that’s a good thing!

2. Increased Innovation and Creativity

By encouraging open communication, collaboration, and risk-taking, you empower your team to think outside the box and explore new ideas. Innovation leads to the development of unique products and services but also enhances your business’s ability to adapt to changing market conditions and stay ahead of the competition. And it allows the business to be flexible when needed.

3. Strong Organizational Culture and Values

As you play a pivotal role in shaping and reinforcing the business culture and values you set a positive example for your team to follow (remember, as the leader goes, so do the followers). A strong organizational culture fosters a sense of unity, trust, and loyalty among team members, creating a cohesive and resilient workforce. This, like point #1, in turn, leads to improved retention, job satisfaction, and overall organizational stability.

4. Improved Team/Employee Development and Growth

Being deeply invested in the personal and professional growth of your team members by providing mentorship, coaching, and opportunities for continuous learning, you help them realize their full potential. Enhancing individual performance also builds a pipeline of future leaders within the organization, ensuring long-term success and sustainability and leads to you building not just a business but a legacy.

5. Enhanced Client Satisfaction and Loyalty

The impact of being an inspirational leader extends beyond your business to your clients. Engaged and motivated team members are more likely to deliver exceptional client services, leading to higher client satisfaction and loyalty. In business, if you don’t have clients, well, you don’t have a business. If you’ve heard the saying “a bird in hand is better than two in a bush”, you know what I mean. Which also means you can spend less time and money on new and fancy marketing strategies.

6. Greater Resilience and Adaptability

As you inspire a sense of confidence and optimism in your team, empowering them to navigate challenges and setbacks with resilience and determination it fosters a growth mindset. And your team knows it has the ability to take proactive approaches to problem-solving, it results in your business to be agile and flexible in the face of change.

Let the Transformation Begin

As you consider each of the benefits from above, where in your business do you think would be a good place to start? What do you think is missing that if you implemented it now, it would make the biggest difference to you and to your team? Begin there.

Rome wasn’t built in a day. As I often remind my clients, positive and sustainable results means that change takes time and attention. Ah yes, and patience. I always like to give a plan if I can, so let’s star by setting an achievable outcome, shall we?

Choose where you’d like to begin. Then pick a “due date” of when you want to have one of the six benefits implemented. I recommend three months. It’s short enough to see results and long enough to be able to do what needs to be done without rushing as well as make any adjustments you deem necessary.

Then ask the following questions:

• What is the specific outcome you want?
• What will you see when you have it?
• What will you hear when you have it?
• What will you feel when you have it?
• Where are you now in relation to your outcome?
• What resources do you have that will allow you to achieve this?
• What resources do you need to have that will allow you to achieve this?
• For what purpose do you want this outcome?
• Write it out in future tense – it is now [date] and I have [outcome]

While this is exercise is specifically for you to elevate yourself into an inspirational leader, involving your team is a great way to model what it is you want from them as well.

And we all know the keys to success in business is in the people, don’t we?

Comment below to share your thoughts on this, I’d love to hear them.

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Strategic Planning for Growth is a Cornerstone of Business Success

Strategic planning for growth is a cornerstone of business success. By developing a clear, actionable growth strategy that aligns with your business’s vision, mission, and values, you can navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve your business goals. After all, when you embrace the power of strategic planning, you’ll be able to watch your business thrive and prosper in the competitive business landscape.

Strategic Planning for Growth

Your well-crafted growth strategy aligns with your business’s vision, mission, and values, providing you with a framework to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources effectively, and measure progress towards your goals.

To consider for your growth strategy, you’ll want to:

• set clear, achievable goals
• develop a roadmap to guide your business towards success
• analyze your current business environment
• identify opportunities and threats
• define strategies and tactics to capitalize on opportunities and reduce risks

Key Components of an Effective Growth Strategy

Some key components you want to consider are:

1. Market Analysis: Conduct a thorough analysis of your target market, customer needs, preferences, and buying behavior to identify growth opportunities and market trends.
2. SWOT Analysis: Evaluate your business’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to develop strategies that leverage your strengths, address weaknesses, capitalize on opportunities, and mitigate risks.
3. Goal Setting: Define clear, measurable, and achievable short-term and long-term goals that align with your business’s vision, mission, and values.
4. Action Plan: Develop a detailed action plan outlining specific strategies, tactics, and milestones to achieve your growth goals. Assign responsibilities, set deadlines, and allocate resources to ensure effective execution.
5. Performance Metrics: Establish your metrics. Use key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure progress, track performance, and evaluate the success of your growth strategy. Regularly review and adjust your strategy based on performance data and market feedback.

By putting those pieces into place you will know where you are and what needs to be done and/or change to reach your goals.

Starting Steps

I know, looking at a growth plan can be daunting never mind planning one. Maybe you have no idea what to do. The first thing I do with a new client is to do is a deep dive into their business. We look at where they are currently, and where they want to go (as in grow). From there we build their specific-to-their business road map.

And we regularly check in with where they are, what’s happening and what need to change. This is what I suggest you do. Sit down and follow the above steps, begin to build your plan. And keep in mind, you will need to be open minded and think differently. As you grow, what you have been doing may not work for where you want to go (grow).

I love doing a SWOT Analysis with my clients for their business and for themselves and their team. It’s eye opening for them. And in less than 5 minutes they see themselves and their business in a whole new light. In just about the snap of their fingers, they know what holds them back and what will propel them forward! Want your own SWOT analysis, sign up for your complimentary Business Blindspot Session!

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Cultivating a Growth Mindset: The Key to Business Success

In the fast-paced world of business, growth is often viewed as a measure of success. However, achieving sustainable growth requires more than just a solid business strategy; it demands a specific mindset. As a business coach specializing in empowering women business owners, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of adopting a growth mindset and why it’s key for business success.

Let’s explore what a growth mindset entails and why it’s crucial for business owners to cultivate this mindset to achieve long-term success.

What is a Growth Mindset? Coined by psychologist Carol Dweck, a growth mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication, effort, and continuous learning. Unlike a fixed mindset, which assumes that qualities are innate and unchangeable, a growth mindset thrives on challenges and sees failures as opportunities for growth. In the context of business, a growth mindset encourages resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace change.

Why is a Growth Mindset Important for Business Owners?

With all the options you have, adaptability and resilience are more important than ever. It is important for you as a business owner to cultivate a growth mindset. You are better equipped to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and innovate in response to changing market conditions. You will be more likely to take calculated risks, learn from your mistakes and continuously improve your skills and strategies. Additionally, a growth mindset fosters a culture of collaboration and openness to feedback, which can lead to more effective problem-solving and decision-making, and how wonderful is that?

Remember mistakes aren’t mistakes they are pure learning.

Key Characteristics of a Growth Mindset for Business Owners

Below are several key characteristics for you to step into:

1. Embracing Challenges: Rather than avoiding obstacles, with a growth mindset you see challenges as opportunities to learn and improve. You are not afraid to step out of your comfort zones and take on new and unfamiliar tasks.
2. Resilience in the Face of Failure: Failure is an inevitable part of being in business and a business owner. However, instead of dwelling on setbacks, those with a growth mindset view failures as valuable learning experiences. When you do, you are quick to adapt, course correct, and try again with renewed determination. Think to yourself “what can I learn from this.”
3. Continuous Learning and Development: A growth mindset prioritizes lifelong learning and personal development. Be committed to acquiring new skills, staying updated on industry trends, and seeking out opportunities for self-improvement.
4. Openness to Feedback: Constructive feedback is essential for growth and improvement. As a business owner who has a growth mindset you welcome feedback from employees, clients/customers, and mentors. Recognize it as an invaluable tool for identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
5. Adaptability and Flexibility: In a rapidly changing business environment, adaptability is key. Your ability to be flexible and open to change, willing to adjust your strategies and course correct when necessary to seize new opportunities.

Incorporating a Growth Mindset into Your Business Strategy

To cultivate a growth mindset within your business, start by fostering a culture that values learning, collaboration, and innovation. If you have employees, encourage them to take initiative, experiment with new ideas, and embrace challenges.

Additionally, as a business owner, lead by example. Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to learn and grow. Seek out coaches, mentors and advisors who can provide guidance, support, and constructive feedback to help you navigate the complexities of being a business owner.

Cultivating a growth mindset is essential for you if you aspire to achieve long-term success and sustainability, and you do, don’t you? By embracing challenges, learning from failures, and continuously striving for improvement, you can unlock your full potential and build a thriving, resilient business that adapts and thrives in any environment. Embrace the power of a growth mindset and watch your business soar to new heights!

Which one of the key characteristics are you now stepping into? I’d love to hear which one is important for you now and why. Comment below and let me know.

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Overcome Common Business Pain Points

As a business coach specializing in working with women business owners & entrepreneurs, I see a lot of gaps and pain points when it comes to business. While there are many, today I want to talk about three common business pain points that I’ve been seeing recently and that many of my clients have faced in owning their own business.

Over the years, I’ve helped many business owners overcome many pain points including the following three common pain points when it comes to owning their own business. If you see yourself here, fear not, I offer some suggestions for you to help you overcome them.

One of my main goals as a business coach is to help my clients and those in my world overcome pain points of all kinds, common and otherwise. For now, let’s take a look at these common pain points and some strategies to work through them. And you can get on with building and growing a business you love!

Feeling Confused

One of the most common struggles my clients and business owners face is feeling confused about the direction of their business. They often start with a clear vision, and as they got into running their business, doubts and uncertainties crept in. Clients come to me because they are questioning whether they’re on the right path or if their efforts will ever lead to success.

If this is you, it’s essential for you to revisit your initial why—the reason you started your businesses in the first place. By reconnecting with your passion and purpose, you can realign your goals and priorities. Additionally, breaking down long-term objectives into smaller, actionable steps can provide clarity and direction. Regularly revisiting and refining business plans can also help you to stay focused and adaptable in an ever-evolving market.

Dealing with Too Much Chaos

Running a business can often feel like juggling a dozen balls at once (and some you never even knew you had to juggle), and it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by the chaos. There is a lot to do when you own your own business. From managing day-to-day operations, handling client inquiries, marketing and staying on top of administrative tasks, the constant pull of demands can lead to stress and burnout. Overwhelm and wanting to give up often follow.

To regain control amidst the chaos, by implementing effective time management strategies this will help eliminate some chaos. This may involve setting boundaries around work hours, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance, and delegating responsibilities where possible. Yes, I know this last one is challenging to every business owner. But it can be a game changer.

One of the key elements I use when I work with business owners is a deep dive into their business. So that they can see exactly what they have on the table they are spending their time on and what may be missing. Often it’s a core pillar they haven’t yet brought into their business in a way that works for them.

Embracing technology and automation tools can also streamline processes and free up valuable time. Additionally, incorporating regular self-care practices, such as mindfulness exercises or taking breaks, can help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Struggling to Make Ends Meet

This one is a big one. And sadly, a very common pain point. Financial insecurity is a significant source of stress for many business owners & entrepreneurs, particularly in the early stages of business development. You may struggle to generate consistent income streams, cover expenses, or make ends meet, leading to anxiety and uncertainty about the future of your businesses.

There have been many business owners that when I ask if they know how much it cost them to run their business, they look at me like I’ve just asked them to jump off a bridge. They just don’t know the answer to that question. In the years that I’ve run my Money Mindset for Business Owners Workshop I’ve only had two people be able to tell me off the top of their head how much it cost them to run their business. And almost every client I’ve worked with has been undercharging. Talk about creating the struggle.

To address financial challenges, conduct a thorough review of your business finances. This may involve analyzing revenue streams, identifying areas of unnecessary spending, and developing a realistic budget and financial plan. Exploring alternative revenue streams or diversifying product and service offerings can also help increase income potential and mitigate risk. Additionally, seeking support from financial advisors or mentors can provide valuable insights and guidance on managing finances effectively.

Build and Grow Your Business Your Way

Yes, it’s true, navigating all there is to do to build and grow a business can be full of challenges, but with the right strategies and support in place, you can overcome obstacles and thrive in your business. By addressing feelings of confusion, managing chaos effectively, and taking proactive steps to improve financial stability, you will unlock your full potential and build successful businesses that align with their values and aspirations. Now, doesn’t that sound nice?

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Create Clarity, Vision, and Goals to Finish the Year Strong

Unlocking Business Success: Create Clarity, Vision, and Goals to Finish the Year Strong

As we approach the final stretch of the year, it’s a perfect time to take a step back, reflect, and recalibrate your business goals. Building clarity, envisioning your path, and setting well-defined goals are crucial steps to finish the year strong. Let’s explore how you can achieve this and set your business up for success.

The Power of Crystal-Clear Vision for Unlocking Business Success

Clarity is the cornerstone of any successful endeavor. It’s about having a clear understanding of where your business stands and where you want it to go. To achieve clarity, let’s look at the following essential areas:

Current business status: Take stock of your accomplishments and challenges so far this year. This reflection will help you understand what’s working and what needs improvement.

Your strengths and weaknesses: Recognize your strengths and weaknesses. Leverage your strengths and seek opportunities to improve in areas where you’re weaker.

Long-term and short-term objectives: Define both your long-term vision and short-term goals. Having a clear vision provides a direction, while short-term goals help you measure progress.

Your target audience’s (aka ideal client) perspective: Understand your customers’ needs, preferences, and pain points. This insight helps you align your products or services with their expectations.

Craft Your Vision

A well-defined vision serves as a guiding light for your business. It’s your North Star, a destination to strive towards. Crafting a compelling vision involves:

Being Specific: Your vision should be specific and easily understandable. It’s not just about making money; it’s about the impact you want to create.

Challenging the Status Quo: Your vision should challenge the status quo and inspire you and your team to think creatively and ambitiously.

Being Achievable: While your vision should be challenging, it must also be attainable. Setting unrealistic expectations can lead to frustration and disappointment.

Communicating Clearly: Share your vision with your team, and make sure they understand their role in achieving it. And if you do not have a team, share it with an accountability partner, a trusted colleague or your business coach.

Set SMART Goals

Goals should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART). These attributes make your goals actionable and increase your chances of success.

Specific: Clearly define what you want to accomplish. Instead of saying “increase revenue,” specify, “increase monthly revenue by 20%.”

Measurable: Use quantifiable metrics to track progress. You should be able to determine when a goal is met.

Achievable: Ensure your goals are realistic given your available resources and constraints. Unrealistic goals can lead to burnout.

Relevant: Align your goals with your vision and the direction you’ve set for your business.

Time-bound: Set deadlines for achieving your goals. A timeframe creates a sense of urgency and accountability.

SMART Goals are popular, and they can work. That said, I’ve got some new ways of looking at how to goal plan that I’ll share with you in future articles. So stay tuned, they are goooood!

Plan and Take Action

With clarity, vision, and SMART goals in place, it’s time to create a plan of action. Break down your goals into manageable steps, and prioritize them based on importance and urgency. A well-structured plan allows you to track progress and make necessary adjustments.

Course Correction is Key

Understand that achieving your goals may not always follow a straight path. Just like a GPS recalculates when you take a different route or decide to change your mind, be prepared to course-correct when needed. Be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances.

You are Never Wrong…

Remember, you’re not wrong when you question your path or seek to improve. Doubts and second-guessing are part of the journey. One of my beloved clients used to say “hindsight doesn’t need glasses.” And it’s true. Know that you did what you did at the time with the information and knowledge you had at that time. It’s why we call it build and grow your business.

You are on a journey, you learn along the way. You try things, they work or they don’t and you go from there. Hence why we have the area of course correct.

What’s essential for you is having a vision, setting goals, and consistently taking steps in the right direction. Your willingness to learn, adapt, and evolve makes you always right in your pursuit of business success.

It’s Time to Finish Strong

There you have it, ways for you to go about unlocking business success. Create Clarity, Vision, and Goals to Finish the Year Strong.

In conclusion, finishing the year strong begins with creating business clarity, setting a clear vision, and defining SMART goals. Use these tools to guide your actions and decisions, and be ready to adapt as needed. Your commitment to growth and improvement will ensure that you’re always on the right track.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on unlocking your business success by creating clarity, visioning, and reaching your goals so that you finish the year strong. Comment below or send them to me privately at kim@kimravida.com. And consider signing up for your very own Success Planning Day!

Here is to you finishing the year strong AND setting yourself up for a strong start to your next year!

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The Power of Money Mindset

Success in the world of business is often attributed to numerous factors, including skills, determination, and innovation. Be that as it may, one critical element in achieving entrepreneurial success is having an effective, empowering money mindset. Money Mindset for Empowering Women in Business is an integral part of reaching the successes you desire.

For women in business, this mindset can be a game-changer in building and growing a thriving business. Let’s take a look at how adopting such a mindset can be instrumental to your journey as a businesswoman to success.

Embrace your empowering money mindset

1. Financial Empowerment:

An empowering money mindset allows you to take control of your financial lives. It instills a sense of empowerment, enabling you to make informed financial decisions and manage your business’s financial aspects with confidence. This sense of control can be a driving force in the success of any business.

2. A Focus on Abundance:

A positive money mindset encourages you to see financial abundance and opportunities even in the face of challenges. Accordingly, your positive money mindset allows you to view money not as a source of stress but also as a tool. One that can open doors to numerous possibilities, including expansion, innovation, and investment.

3. Financial Education and Continuous Learning:

Successful businesswomen with an empowering money mindset value financial education and lifelong learning. Recognizing that staying informed about personal finance, investment, and financial management is key to making informed decisions that benefit your business.

4. Goal-Oriented Approach:

Having an effective money mindset means setting clear financial goals and relentlessly pursuing them. With clear financial goals, you are more likely to succeed in reaching your outcomes.

5. Resilience and Risk Management:

Business is fraught with uncertainties and risks, and an empowering money mindset helps you become more resilient. By seeing financial setbacks as opportunities to learn and grow you are more able to have the courage to take calculated risks, knowing that challenges can lead to valuable lessons.

6. Investment in Growth:

An effective money mindset understands the importance of investing in business growth. Which means, be it capitalizing on new opportunities, expanding product lines, entering new markets or investing in support, this mindset embraces strategic investments that pave the way for long-term success.

7. Budgeting and Financial Planning:

Most importantly, by knowing the importance of financial planning and budgeting it ensures your income aligns with business goals and expenses, allowing for responsible financial management and sustainability.

8. Self-Confidence:

An empowering money mindset fosters self-confidence in financial decision-making. As a result, you trust your judgment and have faith in your ability to make sound financial choices. And you are significantly better equipped to lead your business to success.

Your time is now!

In conclusion, the power of an effective, empowering money mindset cannot be understated for you. It’s time for you to step into an empowering money mindset that lends to your financial confidence, resilience, and skills necessary to build and grow your business successfully.

Where can you embrace financial empowerment, set clear goals, and invest strategically?

An effective money mindset is a pivotal factor in the journey to entrepreneurial triumph, and its impact extends beyond the bottom line to encompass empowerment and fulfillment.

In the early days I needed self-confidence. Which one stands out to you? Which one do you know you need to embrace and step more fully into? I’d love to hear about it. Comment below.

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The best is yet to come

The best is yet to come. Yes it is! Today’s post gives you the final steps for you to put together an amazing plan to level yourself on up with your business.

This is the third in a 3-part series. In addition to this one, How to embody the next level version of yourself and The journey on your way to level up continues are all to support you to upleveling yourself and your business.

And the best is yet to come. Why do I say that? Well, in the blog, How to embody your next level version of yourself, we talked about how to get started. Your starting steps were to visualize your success story, develop a growth mindset and elevate your leadership presence. If you haven’t read it, be sure to do so click here to read. And the second blog in this series, Journey on your way to level up continues we talked about refining decision-making skills, a commitment to mastering relevant skills and delegating with precision as a way to level up for your future results.

Today’s blog will finish with the final four steps for you to embrace. Hence, why I say the best is yet to come because these four are what I like to call the icing on the cake.

“The one thing you learn is when you can step out of your comfort zone and
be uncomfortable, you see what you’re made of and who you are.”
Sue Bird

Next steps for you to level up

1. Nurture a Network of Excellence: Surround yourself with individuals who elevate your mindset and challenge your perspectives. Create connections with mentors, peers, and experts. A supportive network accelerates your growth.
2. Fearless Innovation: Break free from comfort zones and embrace innovation. Launch new services & products, explore fresh markets, and embrace calculated risks. True growth often emerges from venturing into the unknown.
3. Embrace Resilience and Balance: The journey to the next level isn’t without obstacles. Develop resilience to navigate challenges, setbacks, and uncertainties. Additionally, prioritize work-life balance to sustain your energy and passion.
4. Celebrate Milestones and Reflect: As you progress, celebrate milestones – both big and small. Reflect on how far you’ve come and realign your goals as you reach new pinnacles.

And as a reminder, when you embody your next-level version of yourself it isn’t a one-time achievement. It’s an ongoing commitment to growth. As a seasoned business owner, your journey is enriched by your experience, wisdom, and drive. By embracing this roadmap, you’ll unlock the potential to lead not only a successful business but a fulfilling and purpose-driven entrepreneurial life. Your evolution becomes an inspiration, guiding others to rise and create their own paths to greatness.

Isn’t that something worth striving for? I think it is!

So tell me, which one of these do you like best or which do you see yourself implementing? I’d love to hear about it. Comment below!

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The Journey on your way to level up continues

The Journey on your way to level up continues. Today we are going to be adding to your toolkit to level up in your business.

In my last blog, Embody your next level version of yourself, we talked about how to get started. Your starting steps were to visualize your success story, develop a growth mindset and elevate your leadership presence. If you haven’t read it, click here to read that first. Then come back and step into three more steps to leveling up.

In business, there are a lot of moving parts. Oh I feel like I say that a lot. And it’s so true. Sometimes each day brings something new and often, unexpected.

Let’s talk about the next three steps to take as you level up.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step – Lao Tzu

Next steps for you to level up

1. Refine Decision-Making Skills: When it comes to going to the next level in business, you need to be adept at making decisions. In order to grow in business, you need to have the ability to make well-informed choices under pressure. Analyze risks, trust your intuition, and remain adaptable. Each decision shapes your path toward success.
2. Continuous Skill Mastery: Embodying your next level self involves a commitment to mastering relevant skills. Stay updated with your industry trends, embrace emerging technologies, and hone your craft. As you evolve, so should your skillset. That said, don’t play whack-a-mole and jump on board every new technology. Be sure you are using your decision-making skills to determine if that new technology or social platform is indeed for you.
3. Delegate with Precision: Upleveling requires recognizing that you can’t do it all. Oh do my clients hate it when we get to this point. Whenever we have the conversation about delegation, they bristle. But here is the thing, you can’t do it all and you needn’t be doing it all. You need to be in your brilliance (or said another way, your zone of genius). Delegate tasks that aren’t your brilliance that only you can do, this allows you to focus on your high-impact activities. Effective delegation empowers both you and your team.

Knowing when it’s time to step into your next level

So many times clients will say to me or even colleagues, I feel stuck, I don’t really love what I’m doing or it’s not working anymore.

That is often the tell-tale signs of it’s time to step into your next level. And remember to do that you need to do something different. I’ll even say you need to BE someone different. What you did to get where you are now, may not get you to where you want to go.

And when that happens, go back to the first three steps and begin again.

If you already know you it’s time to go to the next level, here you go, you have a total of six ways for you to level up as they say. And more are coming.

In the next installment, I’ll be sharing four more amazing steps for you to incorporate into yourself and your business so be sure to come back for those.

In the meantime, let me ask you this, which one of today’s steps was most valuable to you or that you are most excited about embracing?

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