Do you believe that you have to limit your company’s growth because
you’re a solo entrepreneur? “Solo” doesn’t necessarily mean small but sometimes we forget to think big.

Solopreneurs don’t always consider the long-term plan, including things
like outsourcing and developing products. If we think small we feel small, and are more likely to stay small -it’s as simple as that. Today I would
like to encourage you to stretch your brilliant, creative mind to see your
world as you want it to be in 3 years from now. Begin by asking yourself
these questions:

In three years from now…

How many hours a day/week/month will I work?
How will my cash flow have changed?
What is/are my primary revenue stream?
In what ways will my business have grown?

If you see your days, cash flow and business much in the same way as
you see it today, ask yourself,

“Is that how I really want things to be?”

If you’re content and meeting your goals, that’s fabulous. But if you want
additional growth, freedom, and financial independence begin by creating
rules for your business – and understand your vision.

Have a Plan and a Vision – We tend to get caught up trying to keep up.
Schedule a day away from the office to create a map for your business.
Chart its progress along the way and know that you may want or need
to take a detour every now and then. What is your plan? How will your business grow? How can you plan for that growth? Do you have ideas for
passive revenue? Will you add products or services? Understand where
you’re headed and you will get there much more effectively.

Don’t Go Solo All The Way – Doing it alone limits your growth potential.
As you create your plan build in a description of your “job.” Spending the majority of your time bringing in new business and building relationships
will help you grow. If you provide a service that depends on you, like massage therapy, think about product sales, hiring other service providers
on a freelance basis, and perhaps joining a network marketing business
that fits into your vision and that you feel passionate about. Also, out-
source tasks like building a website and bookkeeping. This will allow
you more time to network and build your business.

Play by Your Rules – Plans need to be flexible; new opportunities and
ideas may arise and things can change. But when you build your vision
and the steps to get there, you can remind yourself of the long-term goal
before charting a new direction. When you create your plan for growth,
consult that plan carefully before committing yourself to a new project
or direction. It’s helpful to have a timeline in place as well.

Don’t Compare - I made a big mistake when I got on board with Twitter, Facebook and other social media outlets - I followed all of the coaches
that appeared to have what I wanted. “I’ll learn from them,” I thought.
And I did learn a few things, but mostly I sank into a slump. The truth is everyone puts on their best face when they’re in public but we have no
idea what their world truly looks like. It’s good to keep an eye on the competition but do it for positive reasons and strategic planning purposes. Focus on YOU, your plan, and your desires. They are the only things
that count. Compare your progress to your plan and nothing else.

Celebrate Your Successes as They Come – So many business owners
minimize their success because they measure it only in terms of money.
This lack of recongnition can cause a ripple effect of demotivating thoughts
and behaviors. As you meet your strategic milestones and tackle difficult
hurdles, celebrate them! Tell 3 friends; take a little time off for a long walk
or a glass of wine with someone who will celebrate with you. Working with
a coach is a great opportunity to bring awareness to your achievements. Many of my clients will make comments like, “I had no idea how much I
have accomplished this month!” You won’t realize it unless you chart your
course and recognize how far you’ve traveled.

Marla Tabaka