My colleagues and I have hard earned knowledge, experience and wisdom that can be shared and can add value to others and we all need someone who can challenge our thinking and test the WHY. We all believe in continuous learning.
In these uncertain times, business owners who don't stop and seek a better or new direction will eventually end up on the bottom of the bell curve. Statistics show most family business do not survive past the second generation.
'The simplest advice is often the most effective. Can you articulate a clear and decisive picture of your business in 3-5 years? In 2019 I asked a group of regional business owners in a planning session to take ten minutes to draw a pictorial version of their business in 2025. (Pre COVID). Not one was able to demonstrate an understanding of the future vision that would entice clients, staff and stakeholders to become engaged in or get on board (On the bus as we have all heard before). In 2021 COVID lockdowns have changed how you will set a future vision.
I am reminded of the two Aussie Beach Volley Ball gold medal winners at the Sydney games. I read that at the end of every practice session before the games they stood a box and acted out the vision of being awarded the gold medal. Do you know what the your end target looks like? As S Covey says 'Begin with the end in mind.' Bill Winter
In these uncertain times, business owners who don't stop and seek a better or new direction will eventually end up on the bottom of the bell curve. Statistics show most family business do not survive past the second generation.
'The simplest advice is often the most effective. Can you articulate a clear and decisive picture of your business in 3-5 years? In 2019 I asked a group of regional business owners in a planning session to take ten minutes to draw a pictorial version of their business in 2025. (Pre COVID). Not one was able to demonstrate an understanding of the future vision that would entice clients, staff and stakeholders to become engaged in or get on board (On the bus as we have all heard before). In 2021 COVID lockdowns have changed how you will set a future vision.
I am reminded of the two Aussie Beach Volley Ball gold medal winners at the Sydney games. I read that at the end of every practice session before the games they stood a box and acted out the vision of being awarded the gold medal. Do you know what the your end target looks like? As S Covey says 'Begin with the end in mind.' Bill Winter
,Mentoring Insight
You are working so hard in your business you feel like you are overwhelmed and on your own.
Life is a journey of many different experiences and, if you catch the same bus everyday and look at the same scenery, how will you advance your mind or see new opportunities?
Our experienced mentors panel includes a choice of proven subject matter experts. Each chosen for their past business experience, business knowledge, business ownership and ability to build trust enabling you to improve decision making. We are a safe pair of hands available when you need support the most.
Our Mentors help their Mentee set realistic goals and assists them in achieving these.
They assist and help you to see your end goal and hold you accountable for achieving the goals, and at the same time offers encouragement and constructive feedback in the process.
You are working so hard in your business you feel like you are overwhelmed and on your own.
Life is a journey of many different experiences and, if you catch the same bus everyday and look at the same scenery, how will you advance your mind or see new opportunities?
Our experienced mentors panel includes a choice of proven subject matter experts. Each chosen for their past business experience, business knowledge, business ownership and ability to build trust enabling you to improve decision making. We are a safe pair of hands available when you need support the most.
Our Mentors help their Mentee set realistic goals and assists them in achieving these.
They assist and help you to see your end goal and hold you accountable for achieving the goals, and at the same time offers encouragement and constructive feedback in the process.
Mentoring Insight
STAY ONE STEP AHEAD
I remember a quote 'If want to know the future you have to create it"
Unless you are a large enterprise with endless cash to spend it's not financially practical to try and force a change in consumer buying habits. Success in any the market segment means you should focus on needs and not habits.
However, you must be alert to changing trends. Make it your business to know what is going on around the world and the trends in your industry. Then you can develop guerrilla tactics to gain an advantage to your identified targets.
Don't be afraid to copy ideas that are working elsewhere. just make sure you don't breach copyright of infringe on intellectual property rights. It could be a case of "innovate in your business or die".
STAY ONE STEP AHEAD
I remember a quote 'If want to know the future you have to create it"
Unless you are a large enterprise with endless cash to spend it's not financially practical to try and force a change in consumer buying habits. Success in any the market segment means you should focus on needs and not habits.
However, you must be alert to changing trends. Make it your business to know what is going on around the world and the trends in your industry. Then you can develop guerrilla tactics to gain an advantage to your identified targets.
Don't be afraid to copy ideas that are working elsewhere. just make sure you don't breach copyright of infringe on intellectual property rights. It could be a case of "innovate in your business or die".
Mentoring Insight
Life for business owners can a lonely experience
There is no point being the best kept secret in town. No one has ever achieved real success working on their own.
I advise anyone I work with to be seen, be heard and and be read. Join a local business group and get involved and learn to engage in conversations that are more than small talk. Look at producing a series of short videos on subjects that you know a lot about. Become a subject matter expert.
Start writing regular articles and share you own knowledge online and in industry publications.
To find out how we might assist you to grow your business to a higher level of performance call:
Bill Winter M: 0411 536 24 or Email: billwinter@bigpond.com.au
.
Life for business owners can a lonely experience
There is no point being the best kept secret in town. No one has ever achieved real success working on their own.
I advise anyone I work with to be seen, be heard and and be read. Join a local business group and get involved and learn to engage in conversations that are more than small talk. Look at producing a series of short videos on subjects that you know a lot about. Become a subject matter expert.
Start writing regular articles and share you own knowledge online and in industry publications.
To find out how we might assist you to grow your business to a higher level of performance call:
Bill Winter M: 0411 536 24 or Email: billwinter@bigpond.com.au
.