Mapping Out Your Game Plan - Your Plan For Success!

In the past, I've talked to you about the importance of having a business plan. While a business plan is very important, there’s nothing more important than a game plan to guide your success in launching your business. Below are some of the key elements to developing a successful game plan.

You must decide what your overall vision is and what you expect your business to provide for you. You must determine what your income expectations are and what your time frame is for achieving them. You need to start with a one month schedule then a three month schedule, then six months and twelve months.

Although your vision will require a more detailed plan, focus first on your immediate actions. I realize that this is very time consuming but it will make you do some thinking and keep you focused on what you’re trying to do and what you need to do to get there.

Spend some serious time asking yourself and then answering the following questions:

- How far can you go in your business?

- How long will it take you to get there?

- How much earned income do you expect per month?

- When do you expect it?

- How much monthly volume/sales will you need to create that income?

- Do you need to partner with any other businesses to bring this about?

- What goals will you attain by month one and how much income will it provide if any?

- What goals will you attain by month three and how much income will it provide if any?

- What goals will you attain by month six and how much income will it provide if any?

- What goals will you attain by month twelve and how much income will it provide if any?

- What resources will you need to accomplish those goals?

- How much time will you need to invest per week?

- What type of supplies do you need to order, including product and support materials?

- What kind of educational and training materials will you need?

- Who will work with you to support you?

- How will you develop your list of prospects?

- Will you advertise?

- When and where?

- What training and personal development seminars will you attend?

- What other resources will you need?

If you answer these questions properly, you will be able to use them as a guide to set up your game plan. Then you’ll be well on your way to launching your business with the least amount of problems possible!

I look forward to helping you strive to reach your goals and dreams. It is my hope that the information I've provided will help you to get there!

To Your Health, Wealth & Happiness!

Pam Lawhorne

Pam Lawhorne is a serial entrepreneur, small business expert and creative marketing consultant, who provides advice, guidance, and encouragement to aspiring CEO's around the nation in her popular seminars and publications. She is the Chief Empowerment Officer of Empower U, Incorporated, a training and consulting firm that specializes in interactive workshops, seminars and coaching programs.

Ms. Lawhorne is the author of “From Minimum Wage To Getting Paid! - How To Become A Successful Entrepreneur With No Money, Education Or Experience!" and she is also a syndicated columnist who writes articles on empowerment, entrepreneurship, personal development, creative marketing and real estate investing. Her articles appear nationally in newspapers, magazines, and on numerous business websites and on-line publications. For additional information please visit her website: www.PamLawhorne.com.

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