Let’s first realize that the reason we go into business varies for all of us.  The main reason we go into business is for the realization of one of our dreams or desires. That dream or desire is a goal. When I ask people why they go to work, they usually reply, “to earn a living or to make money.”  When I question them further, I discover their true motivation.  Why do you go to work in your... 

As a financial advisor, I often tell my clients that the most important investment they can ever make is that of their energy and attention in their future, as I’ve seen first-hand what happens when people learn to consciously direct their thoughts toward the future they want to create. When I give seminars, I’ll often ask, “What are you going to do differently this year than you did... 

After a book signing or speaking engagement, I’m often asked what the secret to setting and achieving goals is. What the person really wants to hear is something they can apply to their life or business now and see the results start to take shape. During the times I get to meet face to face after an event, I usually don’t have the proper amount of time for explaining the numerous nuances of setting... 

Goal-setting seminars and self-help books are widely spread in the market, and everyone has been lectured on the importance of setting clear goals. Nonetheless, most people have difficulties setting a goal and following through with it and think that the reason for this difficulty is a lack of discipline or the quantity or complexity of the work required. The problem however is that most available... 

We all know how much easier it is to set goals than to take the action to achieve them. Goal achievement is much harder than goal setting. The follow through to achieve your goals takes effort and focus. Therefore, don’t bother setting goals unless you are willing to apply these 7 tips to achieve them. Apply them to every goal you set and you will transform the results. #1 Take Smart Action Once... 

The person in the chair next to me was young and ambitious. In his short time in the organization, he had shown great potential and I knew he would go far. So, I was surprised at his answer when I asked what his goals were for the next few years. He paused, then admitted he hadn’t given it much thought. A person or business without concrete goals is adrift in a sea of competition. In today’s... 

1. No focus This is a very common mistake among first time entrepreneurs. They try 100s of things without trying to focus on one thing at a time. Many entrepreneurs start more than one business at the same time. This is a big mistake. Focus on one business at a time. 2. Failure of the entrepreneur to understand financial statements Accounting is the language of business. If you can’t speak it, you’ve... 

When striking out on your own as an entrepreneur there are many different ways to learn things. The most common way that an entrepreneur learns things is quite frankly, “learning as they go along”. “Learning along the way” is not necessarily a bad thing as one of the key characteristics that almost any successful entrepreneur must have is the ability to be proactive and stay... 

Starting and growing a business is not just about the concept or the business idea. It is about your skills. You need to have the extraordinary skills to build an extraordinary business. Find below some of the skills that I think are important in entrepreneurship. 1. Goal setting I rate goal setting as one of the top skills to success in anything not just entrepreneurship. If you do not set goals,... 

Do you have the uncomfortable feeling you are missing something in running your company? Is your growth slow and painful? Are you working more hours for much less revenue? Do you wake up in the morning nervous and uptight? Being an entrepreneur does not have to be like this! Faster easier better results are possible! As I interview startup CEOs and ask them what they are doing as CEOs to grow...