subject: Are You Poised For Success? [print this page] When I coach my business clients, I have a three step method for determining how successful their business will be. The three steps are profitability, business systems, and satisfaction.
It's crucial that all of these elements be in place- profitability, systems, and satisfaction. Of course, you can build a business missing any one or two of these, but the business foundation will never be as strong as it could be if all three of these elements were in place.
For example, if you have a business that isn't profitable, you probably won't feel very satisfied with it. If your business systems aren't where they need to be, you might enjoy your business today, but won't enjoy building it for very long.
While I have several methods for predicting business success or failure, there is one quality that almost predicts business success 100% of the time. How much business momentum you have going for you is directly related to how close you are to the action.
"Lucky breaks"or "golden opportunities" come to those who are closest to the source of the action in their chosen industry or field. These are the people who build their businesses quickly and easily.
When you connect and partner with other people who make things happen and are rapid action takers, some of this can't help but extend to your and your business. You gain access to greater insight and relevant information, as well as making alliances and contacts to help propel your business further and faster.
One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is trying to go it alone. They try to learn everything, know everything, and do everything- which, as you probably have realized means that very little actually gets accomplished each day. Contrast this to an entrepreneur who allies with five other entrepreneurs, and they trade ideas, resources, and suggestions designed to help all of them.
Who will go further faster? So take a look at yourself and your business. How close are you to the action in your profession or field? If you're not that close, you need to get closer. When you surround yourself with people who are making things happen, you will naturally play a bigger game yourself- leading to greater profitability, more opportunities, and a business that seems to grow like magic.
by: Glenn Dietzel
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