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For any business to succeed it must know what it is about. It must be able to explain
what it is there to achieve, and where it ultimately wants to end up. Unfortunately the majority of businesses can?t describe, or don?t have a picture of what they are trying to become. Either it?s just not considered important enough Indians Satchel Paige Jersey , or they get so caught up in the daily running of the business that there?s no time for thinking beyond the next cycle.

Having a vision and long term goals is essential. After all, if you don?t know where you are going, you?ll never know when you get there.

Think of it this way. When you get into a car, turn on the engine and roll out of the driveway Indians Jim Thome Jersey , 99.9% of the time you always have a destination in mind. Whether it?s the office, the fast food drive through or a town that is miles away, you know exactly where you are going. And because you know where you are going, you can choose from several routes to get there. Each route will take you where you want to go Indians Manny Ramirez Jersey , but there may be pros and cons associated with choosing one over the other (traffic considerations, length of the trip and so on). Still, you can consciously choose a specific path, to meet your needs on that particular day.

Now imagine getting into your car with no destination in mind. You wouldn?t know when to turn right or left Indians Eddie Robinson Jersey , or when to stop altogether. You could go forwards or in reverse ? depending on your mood. You could keep driving around aimlessly forever - until you run out of petrol or the car breaks down.

Not having a long term destination for your business puts many business owners in the ?aimless driving? category. If you don?t know where you are heading, then you can make any choice and go in any direction (including backwards). Plans are made based only on the current situation and short term goals. Decisions are taken without having a broader context.

The value in knowing your final destination (your vision) is that you can choose to take the specific paths that lead you there. Your action is intentional and keeps you pointed in the right direction.

Developing a vision for your business creates the context in which all other decisions are made. The vision statement should stretch expectations, aspirations, and performance. It needs to be powerful enough to excite and motivate both you and your employees. Without that powerful Indians Bob Feller Jersey , attractive, valuable vision, why bother?

So now that we?ve agreed that having a vision is a business imperative, how do we create one?

Vision statements can take many forms. Their main purpose is to articulate the ?dream? state of your business. If your business could be everything you dreamed Indians Larry Doby Jersey , how would it be?

Start by writing your answers to these questions:

When I move on from this business, what do I want to leave behind?
What am I really providing for my customers beyond products and services?
If my business could be everything I dreamed, how would it be?
What will success look like?
What will this business look like when I?ve finished doing everything I want?

Then begin to fashion your answers into one or two statements that encapsulate your intentions. And to give you some inspiration, here are some real life vision and purpose statements from well known global organizations:

Amazon:Amazon seeks to be the world's most customer-centric company Indians Omar Vizquel Jersey , a place where people can find and discover anything they might want to buy online
Microsoft: To enable people and businesses throughout the world to realize their full potential.
Cadbury Schweppes:working together to create brands people love
World Vision:a world that no longer tolerates poverty.

Your business may not be global or large like these examples. Nevertheless it can still benefit from the clarity and purpose a vision provides. So dream big. And make your professional life truly rewarding and satisfying. Starting Your Own Home Business

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Ok, so you have researched the facts, weighed the pros and cons and have finally decided that a home business is right for you. But now you need to figure out what type of business you want and how to proceed with marketing this business.


There are many types of home businesses but not all of them are right for all people. You need to ask yourself these questions: Do I want to start my own business from scratch? Do I just want to join an MLM and sell for someone else? Do I want to sell physical products or digital products? Do I want to do all the work online or offline too? Do I want help with my business or do I want to go solo? Do I just want to become an affiliate and sell other people's online products?


MLMDirect Sales - The company you sell for is in control of how you run your business. You are paid a commission for sales and usually have to recruit a downline.


Distributorship - You are in control of your own business. You keep all profits and do not need to recruit a downline.


Digital Products - Selling digital products such as ebooks is done online and there is no need for an inventory Indians Carlos Baerga Jersey , shipping or worrying about damaged goods.


Affiliate Programs - many people make a good online income just by selling other people's products.


Service Provider - This would include such things as virtual assistant, party planner, pet sitter, etc.


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