How to start 2010 with momentum

I've learned over the years I've spent coaching online business owners that the key to growing your business is to generate momentum.  Staying in motion is a great way to gain confidence and reach important milestones. It prevents you from spending too much time over-thinking everything.

Here are some ways to get it going:

1. Figure out your business model(s)—Don't let these evolve in a de facto way.  Figure out how you are going to make money and commit to it. Add revenue streams as necessary, but be sure you understand how the money comes in. Then determine if it's profitable.

2. Create something to sell—If you are feeling insecure about what you have to sell, have it critiqued by colleagues you trust and then do it.  You will benefit from the customer feedback more than you will the worry.  Take the feedback and do better next time. 

3. Block out time large chunks time and devote them to big projects—Don't assume you don't have the time to do something important.  Make the time by committing to blocks of time spent in full concentration, not multi-tasking!

4. Figure out your metrics—Know what success looks like for everything you plan.  Don't skip over this because it's a hassle.  You need to assign measures of progress.  If you are afraid of analytics, get over it.

5. Get a mentor—Find a coach or other mentor to help you formalize your goals for the year and let them coach you to success.  Invest in yourself so that you understand what investing in your business is about.  Then you can sell value to your customers.

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[Stephanie]

Thanks for the comment Beverley! I think people often underestimate the power of being able to visualize and plan for success.

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some nice quick and easy points to put into practice. I especially agree with knowing what success looks like for everything you plan.