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There’s nothing as fragile as a great idea - especially a great business idea. With that in mind, how do you develop a new business idea so that it not only gains momentum but actually takes on a life of its own? You have to make the commitment: Stick with it and follow through.
Of course, that’s easier said than done. Life happens, and everyday circumstances can stop you dead in your tracks. That’s why it’s essential to have a foolproof plan to keep you going despite your lack of time, knowledge or resources.
According to a survey by Yahoo! Small Business and Harris Interactive, 66% of American adults say they’ve considered starting a business. But many never take the leap.
Know this: Getting started is not about knowing exactly what to do. There’s plenty of expert advice within your reach about the nuts and bolts of all aspects of business - from writing the plan to implementing marketing strategies to finding capital. But having the right information doesn’t guarantee you’ll put it into practice.
The art of the start is really about setting yourself up with a system that provides clear direction and keeps you moving forward no matter what challenges you face.
Lack of inertia is the no. 1 killer of great ideas. Take a clue from Newton’s 1st law of motion: Bodies in motion stay in motion. What does physics have to do with getting started? Keep yourself in motion, and you’ll attract the necessary circumstances, situations and people to answer your questions, solve your problems and support you in building your business.
Staying in action doesn’t have to overwhelm you, and it doesn’t have to dominate your time. All it takes to keep your business in motion is 10 minutes a day. Here are 10 steps.
Your day is already scheduled with everything you should do and need to do. Making time for something you want without compromising other tasks can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be.
* Try to wake up 10 minutes early, and use the time as soon as you wake up;
* If you take public transportation, use the time during your commute to work. If you drive, take 10 minutes in the parking lot before you head into the office;
* Make time for your task while your computer is booting up;
* Take 10 minutes during your lunch hour or afternoon coffee break;
* Use any time you’re on hold on the phone;
* Use the time during the commercials of your favorite TV show;
* When your kids are napping or after they go to bed, spend 10 minutes on a task;
* Use the time while dinner is cooking;
* Take 10-minute breaks from watching your kids in the evening - alternate child-care shifts with your spouse.
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