growing a business

Growing a Business

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One of the most common questions I get asked is How

Can I Grow My Business?

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So many people may think that it's tough to start a

business and I'm here to tell you I agree.


But you know what's harder than that? The step that

comes after –


Growing.


It's easier to start the climb. You have no where to go

but up!


When you've gotten your business off the ground okay and you've managed to get some clients - then what?


Well now comes the really hard part.


Growth.


It's time to grow and go to the next level.


The problem is you may have blown your wad on the way

up?


You're tired and you don't know exactly what to do?


Or perhaps you do know what needs to be done - its just too

hard?


So because it's too hard to do the real work you surround

yourself with busy work instead?


You create the illusion of productivity and lose yourself

in tasks.


Busy work is a self-inflicted diversion that keeps us from

the real work and decisions in our business.


You know what else? It's not profitable.


Growing a Business - What Does it Take?


I want to share with you some very common hurdles and

how to overcome them.


1. Don't Make Abyss Statements


Instead of saying I need more clients or I need more revenue, quantify your statements. How

many clients? How much revenue?


If you don't make what you need clear you're just sending it out to the abyss (where dreams go to

die).


2. Design a Plan


If you don't have a plan in your business, you get the default plan - the hamster

wheel.


Once you’ve quantified exactly what it is you want,

you’ll need a structured plan to get there.


What's your marketing strategy? How will you reach

enough people to get the amount of customers or

clients you need?


3. ACT on Ideas


If you spend the time to come up with great ideas and a

design a plan - execute them!


Blah blah blah doesn't create moolah in your business.


4. Don't Think Small


There are times we have to take risks in our business to

experience growth. When was the last time you were really

scared in your business?


If you don't know, you're playing it way too safe.


You can't be brown-baggin' your business if you want to

go to the next level.


It takes money to make money and you have to be willing to

make investments in your business. If you aren't willing -

why should anyone else?


Yes growing a business is certainly not for pansies! But don't give up!

Come up with a great strategy that’s based on a very specific plan and

then KILL IT.


Every time I'm discouraged (yes I too get discouraged) I remind myself of this great quote by

Napoleon Hill –


“Don't give up, you never know when you may be

digging 3 feet from gold.”



I hope you found this slideshow helpful in your business please visit me at perfectmarketingequation.com and download my Free Ebook that contains a step-by-step plan to grow a profitable business. The very strategy I use in my own business.

Tammy Hawk-Bridges is an author, entrepreneur mentor and marketing strategist. She provides education and marketing training for entrepreneurs. Connect with her on Twitter @thawkbridges.