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Getting what you want starts with a plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It’s time to re-launch your small business and that can set people into all kinds of emotional turmoil.  Some of us are excited about the thoughts of great success and opportunities in our small businesses, others are tired and worn out about having to do it all again, while others are not sure where to re-start.  Some will take the time to fill in a detailed business plan – only to have it sit on the shelf for the rest of the year.  So why is it that after we have spent so much time deciding what we want to build, what actions need to happen, and setting up a time line – that we close the cover never to make it happen?  Every small business owner will do a business plan, yet few will use it. That\u2019s right\u2026business plans don\u2019t work!  Actually, it\u2019s not the plan that isn’t working, it’s us.  Even though we know what to do, we still can\u2019t seem to get it done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Why business plans don\u2019t work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Part of the problem when we write out a business plan is not the tasks, but the execution.  Each of us have a set of natural instincts, skills, and strengths that we can use. When we try to tackle a task with a methodology that is not<\/em> in our strength set, we end up fighting a losing battle.  On top of this, we may have some internal reservations or fears that, when added to the mix, can prevent us from starting toward the direction that we want.  So, now what?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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The plan that does work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To successfully move forward in the direction we want to go, we first have to get clear about what is holding us back. We then need to find what works best in our reality. This takes time (and trial and error) to figure out. Just because it works for a friend, it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean it\u2019s the right thing for you.  You will want to consider the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n