Debra Kasowski

Can You Transform Your Business in the Next 30 Days?

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You probably have heard that it takes at least 21 days to change a habit and that only 3% of people actually write out goals and these are the top achievers. It all depends on how bad you want to make the change. Change may mean you have to be more disciplined, more dedicated to planning your business strategy, and self-motivated and focused to create results. You need to devise a business strategy.

Here are 5 steps to help create the transformation:

  1. What are two of your top business goals that you would like to achieve in the next 30 days? Write them down.
  2. Break these goals into manageable pieces. What do you need to be, do, or have to make this happen? Ink it on paper. You may choose mind-mapping or the traditional to-do list.
  3. Look at your list or mind-map. Is there anything on it that you could delegate to a team member? Consider hiring a virtual assistant then do it. Imagine if there are 2-3 or three people helping you do what you do. What could you achieve if you freed up some time?
  4. Print out a blank calendar template. Write out what small steps you will take for the next 30 days. Remember to be consistent. Avoid saving your steps for one big day as you may become overwhelmed and lose your motivation.If your plan is a social media strategy, pre-load a dashboard program like www.hootsuite.com to increase your productivity and save yourself some time.
  5. Share your goals with individuals you trust and who would be willing to help hold you accountable when they see yougoing off track. When you need to check in with someone, you tend to be more committed to following through. You may find a mentor or hire a coach to help you maintain focus and achieve your goals.

Remember when you focus on revenue generating activities, you should be tracking the return on your investment of time, money, and resources. You need to evaluate and see if your tasks are getting you closer to what you want to achieve. If not, where do you need to redirect you attention to? Identify this and you will be back on track in no time flat!

 

An Awakening of Sorts

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Do you ever feel like you are doing things but you are not really sure if people are paying attention? This question sparked a very interesting conversation with several friends and colleagues. When you are posting in social media forums, do you know how many people are viewing or reading your comments. Do people see all of your efforts?

This week was packed with connecting with women changing the world in their businesses and really great conversations. At the Millionaire Woman Club, Lori Raudnask and Gail Martin spoke about The Patterns of the Sales Cycle and 30 Days to Social Media Success. We were working in our networking groups and people were commenting about my posts and videos. They were sharing that they really enjoyed them and how the tips helped them improve something in their businesses and life. Two days later at the FIERCE Woman of the Year Awards, I had several more people come and say the same. Today, the same was true and people wanted to learn more from me. Do you realize the impact that you may be having on others while you do your business?

People are noticing what you do and do not do. What makes you different from others? Think about businesses or programs you work with. Do you miss the phone call from the dentist checking to see how you are after your treatment or the calendar from your financial planner at the beginning of the year? One of my realtor’s gives out pumpkin pies at Thanksgiving to all of her clients – do you think she is making an impact and building relationships? You bet! The way you do things and how you do things can be great learning for others.

I called this an awakening because do not always know how many read my posts whether it be a blog or on social media. Maybe someone LIKED it or made a comment but how do I really know if someone out there is listening and learning. Even if this blog impacts one person it makes a difference.

Be consistent with what you do. Stay true to what matters most and who you are. People are paying attention to what you are doing. Let the ripple you create in the world spread. Continue to give of yourself, you may not know the impact it has in the world but I assure you someone out there needed to hear it.

I want to acknowledge some special people who have a huge heart and have helped raise funds for local Edmonton Schools through The Spirit of Christmas Fundraiser today.

Joanne MacDonald – Sunset Gourmet – The Onion Blossom Horseradish Dip is amazing! Brynda Roche – NuSkin – Increasing Vitality and beauty in the World, Michelle Weisgerber – Stella & Dot – accessorizing today’s modern woman, Maria Pereira – Unique Treasures of the World – the best kept secret to stay at home shopping – what a Christmas Stress Reducer, Jocelyn Adcock – Party Lite Candles – sharing the beautiful scents of Christmas, Rose Sandulescu – Beautiful Skin for Life – for making my hands extra smooth, Dela Doe-Demosse of SheMama Naturals for skin care for the body and sharing your beautiful smile, Andrea Holmstrom – Stampin’ Up for her unique Halloween and Christmas stampin’ crafts, Patty Price – Fifth Avenue Jeweller, for showcasing fine jewellery, Joanna Kissick – Gold Canyon/Tupperware – fulfilling many needs in kitchen and home, Tammy Ayer – Epicure Selections – cooking spices and herbs that make you tastebuds water, Kristy Yarmuch with Mary Kay accebting a woman’s beauty, Alya Goulko of Artistry – for introducing me to a LED light and mirrored lip gloss, Bonnie Haugen introducing the world to Simply You jewelry, Carly Slater for showcasing her photography – thanks for sharing your talents, Linda Hein for her beautiful Christmas wreaths, Jennifer Haas for the playfulness of Discovery Toys, Sheila Krivsky for Organo Gold – the hot choclate was absultely deliciious, Lee Politano – Help 4 You Skin Care, Cheryl Carnegie for Sweet Tweet Sugar & Gluten Free Shop, Tammy Burgardt with Norwex, Mar Robinson for jams, jellies, and quilts, and Mariana Konsolos of Princess Florence Handbags and More – what a genuine spirit and beautiful business owner stylin’ ladies for success, and Lisa Litwinski for her Today, I choose cards for setting a great intention for the day.

I want to especially thank Shannon Berry of Capital Concierge and her family for the unconditional pouring of heart and soul into this project. Thank you to all of the vendors and visitors who are helping local schools, you have big hearts and I so appreciate you!

Know this people are taking notice of what you are doing. Set yourself apart.

As the saying goes, “You get what you give.” Thank you for giving of yourselves and sharing your talents with the world. May you reap much success.