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The executive summary is an important component of your business plan. It’s the part of your plan that is first, but it is often created last. You need all the other information collected, studied, and analyzed to create the executive summary. This summary will explain in a concise yet thorough way what you do, who you do it for, and why you will be successful doing it.   To complete the executive summary, include: Information about your research – The research you conduct will inform business decisions and help you develop your strategy for achieving your goals.  Results of said...

One thing is evident when you do the work to research your niche, your industry, and your audience so that you can build your life-affirming business: there are things that you need to change. That’s even more true when you get real about who you are, what skills you have or lack, and are honest about your deficiencies. There is always going to be something that you need to change so that you can succeed.    As you work through developing your life-affirming business plan, an exercise that will help you move forward is to note where you are right...

As you are preparing to complete your business plan that will enable you to build a thriving business and live a joyful life that doesn’t suck, it’s important to realize how fortunate you are where you are right now. The best way to do that is to start a gratitude journal. There are numerous ways to journal. Try a few of these ideas to determine which one delivers the most advantages to you.   [NOTE CHANGE THE LINKS TO YOUR AFF LINKS These ARE my links only because it’s so easy to grab them off Amazon and look better] Try...

As you work on designing your life and business to match your version of a fulfilling and happy life, it’s imperative to realize that it’s not selfish to go after what you want. While it’s not selfish to make yourself happy as long as making yourself happy doesn’t include criminal or unethical activity, there are times when being so-called—selfish is good for you and good for business.    Stick to Your Budget  When most people think of sticking to a budget, they think of only money. While yes, you need to create and stick to your well-thought-out budget so that...

Once you learn about yourself, figure out what you really want from your life, choose the type of business you’re going to build, and decide how you’ll run the business, you’re going to want to get started fast. Get to know who you are so that you can start a business that thrives.    Realize Who You Are Really  While you may change as you learn more about the world, you’re mostly who you are. You like to get up early, or you like to sleep late, or you’re naturally organized, or you need to practice – it’s all fine...