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Idea to Action

 - a newsletter for people who want to design the lives and  small business they really want

Issue 48

13 October 2011

Greetings!  

 

Hi,

 

I was taking a walk the other night when my husband came home. He realised there was a problem with his car and decided to have it taken care of immediately. So he got into the house and left again, locking the door behind him. When I finished my walk I couldn't get in.

 

That reminded me of another incident some years back. We went away on a family holiday and got back to realise we had not locked the main door. Nothing was missing. It seems like no one realised it was open.

 

On another occasion I was home alone with my new baby. For some reason, I needed to use the bathroom frequently and I didn't want to lose sight of her. So I put her bassinet just outside the bathroom door to keep a constant eye on her.

 

When I am home alone, I take extra care to bolt the doors securely before I go to bed. I feel better knowing no one can come in without my permission. I don't think about someone coming in to help me.

 

Let's imagine doors represent possibilities, or opportunities.

 

What is the state of your doors? Are you leaving them open for someone else to come through and take away your stuff; like it happened to a friend in a city she thought was very secure? Are they so securely locked that no one can go out, or come in? Do you have the keys to your doors? Are the locks in good order? Are you consciously on the lookout for something or someone on the other side of the door?

 

Today, think about possibilities, and then think about how open you are to them.

 

Regards,Jaki

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jaki,

Lifecoach. Business coach. Speaker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IN THIS ISSUE
1O MISTAKES THAT COULD BRING DOWN YOUR BUSINESS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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What readers have to say about 'From idea to Action: The Power of Thought'

 

Jaki Wasike-Sihanya had created a valuable resource in her workbook entitled "From Idea to Action: The Power of Thought".

Using this workbook, the reader can become his/her own guide to fulfilling their deepest desires.  It is a practical and thought provoking exploration of just what it is one wants and what is needed in order to achieve it.  The author shows her wisdom and expertise as a Life Coach and Business Coach when she challenges the reader to dig deep, as well as when she motivates and empowers the reader to move forward. As a result of doing the work in this book, the reader will have a plan to reach the goals he/she has created.  As a Life Coach and Counselor, I will recommend this book in my practice.  As I recommend it highly now.
Elizabeth A. Ebner, Licensed Professional Counselor, Board Certified Coach.  USA

10 MISTAKES THAT COULD BRING DOWN YOUR BUSINESS

 

 Business growth 

Many successful business people will tell you they learnt the hard way. There are several statistics about the percentage of businesses that thrive out of all the start ups. In general, more businesses fail than succeed. 

 

If you don't want to be in the former group, look at this list of top 10 business mistakes from www.myownbusiness.org. It could help your prepare better to succeed.

 

 

  1. Not picking the right business to begin with. Of all the wrong reasons possible, I find lack of passion to be the gravest.
  2. Inadequate prior experience in the business. Why would you even want to invest time money and energy in a venture where your knowledge and experience put you at a disadvantage?
  3. Quitting job security too soon, before adequate plans are laid. Don't listen to people who say the only way to succeed is to be full time on your business. Understand your own circumstances and plan accordingly.
  4. Not having a progressively updated written business plan. Many people think they can get by without this, yet nothing beats the discipline that comes with writing stuff down.
  5. Inadequate cash flow management (running out of money.) A cash flow plan can help you anticipate  and mitigate problems.
  6. Opening a business in the wrong location. if your customers can't find you, you do not exist.
  7. Inadequate protection in business documents including leases. Yes, reading the small print matters in business.
  8. Failed partnerships. Friendship does not mean good business partnership!
  9. Lack of selling and marketing know-how. Somehow, whatever your profession, you must attract customers or clients. What are you doing to ensure you are equipped?
  10. Expanding too rapidly before adequate testing.
     
CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

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