Know your reasons why for starting or owning a business

Given that I like to begin with the end in mind (thank you Mr Covey) the question is why do you want to start a business or why did you start your business?

What was and is your end game and has it changed? There are probably four main reasons for starting a business. One is you have replaced your job with your business and have built your income. I accept that you may also like the freedom of being your "own boss". The next is that you have a definite goal of building a business that has enough appeal and value for someone else to want to buy it. You may see a future where your business is a merger target and you may sit on the board of a much larger operation. Finally you may see the business as a "legacy" staying in the family, but with you continuing to receive an income.

The reason for me detailing these options is that one of them should be your ultimate reason for starting or being in business. Depending upon which one you have chosen, the needs of each option are different.

You do need this clarity, right from the outset. Your priorities may change, along with your ultimate vision, but do begin with the end in mind. It will provide the best focus for how you need to develop the blueprint for your business and it's ultimate success.

So the first step - get clarity on why you want to go into or are already in business.

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