One of the biggest things I’ve learned in business so far is this: patience and consistency are just as important as creativity and strategy.

I think we've forgotten that business growth takes time. I think we've forgotten that business growth can be slow. I think we've forgotten that consistency, time, your foundation and strategy are really the true keys for progress.

By the end of our work together, Rachel had complete clarity about the soul of her business. She felt empowered to make decisions that honored her mission and values, which allowed her to simplify her workflows and eliminate the overwhelm she’d been carrying. With a clear plan for growth, Rachel described feeling more connected to her work than ever before. Her renewed sense of purpose and excitement for the future was tangible.

Before we get into more detail on breaking this down, I want to take a step back, because essentially, you won’t be able to thrive unless you have a few other items in place first. Most importantly, you need to have a solid Business Foundation. There are two prongs necessary to get this in place: your Business Identity and your Business Operations. When talking about your Business Identity, we’re talking about who you are, what you’re about, and where you’re going. When talking about your Business Operations, we’re talking about how you do things, your daily procedures. 

Welcome to Part 2 of the Business Foundation Formula. The second prong of this formula is your Business Operations. Business Operations focus on the actual running of your business. One key starting place is your organizational strategy. You MUST be organized. And you must be organized from the get-go. The key to a thriving business is being able to find information quickly and easily. Quickly and easily! I would start with your filing system. How are you storing information?

Now that we’ve established what’s needed to set up your Business Foundation Formula, we can move into the next phase, which is all about planning for growth. This is where we’ll talk about the things, and by things I mean handbooks and manuals, that you’ll want in place as you begin to get bigger and bring on a team - even if it’s just a small team.

Owning your own business comes with a lot of perks. You can work at your own pace and schedule, you can complete tasks the way you like them, and you don’t have to answer to anyone but yourself. On the flip side, however, it can be challenging to really get your business off the ground and in a good financial flow. Things like marketing, networking, and growing your client list all take time. Growing your business is the goal of just about every business owner. But how do you know when you’ve hit that sweet spot and need to think about getting some help? How can you be proactive and what are some things you can tackle right away to stay ahead of the curve?

Let’s talk templates. If you’re a service-based business in particular, templates are an incredible tool that can improve the efficiency of your business and save you so much time!

5 ways templates can help you:

What a journey this has been! I have learned and grown so much. My biggest takeaways were learning how to navigate social media and networking, and understanding how each of those play a role in growing my business.

If you're a service-based professional, spending time analyzing your client journey is a must! Since there are many parts to this process, we'll spend time breaking down each component separately.

So, let's start with your consultation. This is a prospective client's first impression of what it would be like to work with you.