Ok, I know. It's January 16. Aren't I a bit late to this "new year's" party?
Well, I suppose that's up to you to decide. However, I will tell you that sometimes its better to not say anything at all than to say the WRONG thing. And that's what's been simmering in my head lately. Many other business experts, most of whom I personally respect very much, opened their mouths immediately to save the world from the economic crisis – and the predicted recession. How can the world's economic problems be solved so quickly? Of course, like everyone else, I had lots of ideas immediately… I wanted to run out and save all of you small businesses of the world, too. But what good would it do you or me long-term if I gave poor advice or poorly thought advice? Not too much I'd imagine.
So, I stepped back and gave it some thought. I've been visiting with our clients one on one. Having a lot of strategic planning sessions and spending a lot of time watching the marketplace to see what really is working and is not working. I don't suggest that I am prepared to save the world just yet – but I do feel ready to save one small business or social entrepreneur effort at a time. But having given due diligence to our current affairs, I feel a clarity on the new year that has me excited more than ever before in my career.
Of course, the world has changed. Probably, this isn't a correction. It's a new world, a new economic and business environment in which we will all operate until the next era emerges…hopefully when I'm in retirement.
We, as small business owners and not for profit operators are dealt a fresh hand of cards. And the brutal truth is that some businesses will simply fold. But for others, the opportunity and potential to win – and win bigger than ever imagined before – is as real as that fresh new set of playing cards.
While speaking to a coaching client just this week, Andy and I took a serious tone and said the following to this young entrepreneur: "We can sit here and talk about it and talk about it some more until we're blue in the face. But the bottom line is clear: talking will do no one any good. There are many who will become jobless this year – some in a long-term way. And there are those who will find great success this year. Wild, unbelievable success. We don't think there will be a lot of middle ground. Either you quit talking – and start doing what it takes to win. Or you'll fail. It's as simple as that. 2009 is a black and white year, my friend."
So, which will you be in 2009? Will you do whatever it takes to succeed – and succeed big? Or will you fail? It's scary – but it's the truth.
Here's our position on the year:
Our primary mission at HALO Business Advisors remains the same. HALO Business Advisors will continue to equip business owners and social entrepreneurs with the tools you need to succeed – and we will encourage and train you every step of the way. We will be laser intense in our equipping YOU to practically, economically, fanatically, passionately, confidently and zealously execute the steps to achieve phenomenal success.
- We must get this information outlining exactly what to DO to succeed in front of as many small businesses and organizations as possible. Our seminar pricing model and seminar topics will reflect this mission.
- Our web site will grow by sharing more and more practical, doable content with each passing week. Our blog will do the same.
- Our e-newsletter will be an e-newsletter of checklists – what to DO this week to win.
- Our coaching system and sessions will avoid theory and long business philosophy sessions altogether. Every session will cover items to DO to grow a business. Every session will propel the business forward.
- And most exciting of all, our sister company, Fox Web Company, will be offering a small business toolbox that is unbelievable and so affordable to make marketing on-line and off more efficient and effective than ever before.
- And there's more in the works over here at our creative, success factory… so stay tuned.
Can you tell I'm excited? I'll tell you something folks – this year is the year for you. This is the year for your Results Revolution.
Walt Disney once said, "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."
Let's get to the doing.
“The way to get started is
to quit talking and begin doing.”
- Walt Disney
same with you:)
This market thing is crazy…I like the part where you say So, which will you be in 2009? Will you do whatever it takes to succeed – and succeed big? Or will you fail? It’s scary – but it’s the truth.
Honestly, it’s enevitable that many will fail due to lack of understanding or will to keep at it…but that is where the balance comes :0) It will all work out one day.
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