Programs for Entrepreneurs

The Entrepreneurial course is a 10 session seminar designed to have you launch your business, develop your vision and powerfully engage. This course:

• Addresses not only the “how to do it,” but more importantly and uniquely, the “how to be it” to win in business and in life;
  
• Demystifies and challenges conventional thinking about what it takes to be successful;
  
• Propels you through a proven nine-week program, at the end of which you celebrate the grand opening of your new enterprise or the next phase of your existing business.

In the R2R Programs, Entrepreneurs:

1. Create a BIG vision
Leaders create big visions.

• Are you focused on surviving day-to-day problems?
• Are you just getting by?
• What are you accomplishing in 10 years?

2. Set measurable goals in a specific timeframe.
Business owners who do not set measurable goals set themselves up for failure – either in the short term or longer term.

• Is your company going to sell $10,000 or $10 million?
• How many new customers will you get in the next month?
• Are your goals specific? Do you measure them regularly?

3. Be in action daily.
Not taking sufficient action to achieve the goals you set means you’re not taking your business seriously.

• Have you given up?
• Did you stop believing in what turned you on about being in business in the first place?

4. Use a system or method to keep track of your numbers.
Business is about numbers and people.

• Can you easily access your records?
• Are you up to date with your accounting?
• Do you have effective financial and business controls?

5. Stick to your plan (intended outcomes).
Changing plans too often is a clear indication that you are not taking actions in alignment with the vision you created. Yes, take advantage of unexpected opportunities, and have room for spontaneity, but most of all, stick with the overall plan.

• Are you reacting to circumstances?
• Are you sticking to your plan?

6. Engage team.
…Or risk burning out fast! You cannot grow your business and continue doing everything.

• Business owners usually have a lot of will, are dedicated and work hard.
• What if working hard is not the answer?
• How many people are engaged in some of the goals you have for the business?
• What are these people getting out of working with you (other than a salary!)?
• People care for people who care!

7. Do what needs to be done when it needs to be done: do not procrastinate!
Which includes talking to people that may “appear” to be a pain in the neck, or having tough conversations that need to be had to forward the business. Leaders are not out to win popularity contests.

• Have you given up on asking people what you need? Do you believe they would do what is needed if you ask?
• Do you ask for the money you deserve?
• What are you accomplishing today, tomorrow?

8. Have some fun. And then some more.
Worrying too much will wear you down, and it doesn’t do the business any good. Cut it out.

• Are you worrying too much? Are you sleeping well at night?
• Are you enjoying life?

9. Have great attitude.
Be great with your customers, your team, and yourself. Shut up your negative conversations. Don’t listen to the negative conversations in your head, from your family, within your industry. They don’t do you any good.

• Are you complaining about the economy, the business and the employees?
• What can you do that will make a difference?

10. Kick thou self in the rear end often.
Do what you say you will do. Be tough on yourself. When you don’t do what you say, it costs you. People cannot trust you; people cannot trust your business.

• Are you fulfilling on your promises to your customers?
• Are you honoring your commitments to suppliers?
• Are you honoring your commitments to yourself?

Kick Start Your Financial Success: a powerful weekly dialogue about your financial freedom.

Get the guidance and support you need to get into action starting or building your business, and stay on track toward your financial, career and lifestyle goals. Weekly discussions guided by a Leader cover a new topic every time. One week the topic might be taking action when you don’t know what to do, and the next week might center on opportunity, risk and attitudes for success. You’ll gain insights from the group and contribute your own—or just listen.

Whether you want to expand your customer base, reduce overhead and expenses, try new marketing approaches or take that great idea and launch a new business with it, Kick Start Your Financial Success is loaded with tools and practices designed with your financial freedom and success in mind.

Meetings on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8 pm.

Pay as you go, or lock in the introductory price when you pay for four meetings at $20 (plus tax).

Holiday Special: Sign up at MeetUp.com and bring a friend for free!

Waterbury, CT $5.00 per meeting Meeting Dates December 23, 2008 December 30, 2008 January 6, 2009 January 13, 2009 January 20, 2009 January 27, 2009

Waterbury, CT $20.00 4-meeting package