The Accountability Coach: Business Acceleration|Productivity

Today we are going to talk about the 4 Essentials of a Successful Business Plan. Does your business plan have holes? Do you even have a business plan? When was the last time you looked at it (last January when you created it)? Many aspects of a business plan are overlooked and that can lead to professional disaster. Before you can build a successful business, you must first learn how to create a solid business plan. Not surprisingly, writing a business plan can be a tedious process. You may be tempted to jump in head first, but it2019s important to pinpoint these basic questions before you move forward. Given the adequate preparation and attention a successful business plan needs, your worthwhile investment will build your business on a solid foundation. Below are four essentials of successful business planning. 1. Defined Purpose 2. Detailed Marketing Strategy 3. Differentiation 4. Be Prepared for Change The bottom line is that you need to learn how to create a solid business plan in order to build a successful business. Understanding the essentials of a business plan will ensure that you2019ve covered all of the bases when creating your business plan. Go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/ and Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT2019S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. Aim for what you want each and every day! Thanks for listening. If you get value from these Podcasts, please take a minute to leave us a short review. Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach2122 The Results Accelerator2122 To help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources. - Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach) - Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) or Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips http://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 - Anne2019s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach) - Anne2019s Linked-in page http://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach Business professionals and entrepreneurs who utilize Anne Bachrach2019s proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance. Author of Excuses Don2019t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit. Get your copies today.

Today we are going to talk about the 4 Essentials of a Successful Business Plan. Does your business plan have holes? Do you even have a business plan? When was the last time you looked at it (last January when you created it)? Many aspects of a business plan are overlooked and that can lead to professional disaster. Before you can build a successful business, you must first learn how to create a solid business plan. Not surprisingly, writing a business plan can be a tedious process. You may be tempted to jump in head first, but it2019s important to pinpoint these basic questions before you move forward. Given the adequate preparation and attention a successful business plan needs, your worthwhile investment will build your business on a solid foundation. Below are four essentials of successful business planning. 1. Defined Purpose 2. Detailed Marketing Strategy 3. Differentiation 4. Be Prepared for Change The bottom line is that you need to learn how to create a solid business plan in order to build a successful business. Understanding the essentials of a business plan will ensure that you2019ve covered all of the bases when creating your business plan. Go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/ and Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT2019S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. Aim for what you want each and every day! Thanks for listening. If you get value from these Podcasts, please take a minute to leave us a short review. Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach2122 The Results Accelerator2122 To help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources. - Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach) - Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) or Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips http://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 - Anne2019s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach) - Anne2019s Linked-in page http://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach Business professionals and entrepreneurs who utilize Anne Bachrach2019s proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance. Author of Excuses Don2019t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit. Get your copies today.

When you think of goal setting, we can start with a school of thought that says every goal a person sets should be a S.M.A.R.T. goal. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Tangible or Timely. Your goals must have a specific target date for achievement, including a month, day, and year. It is surprising to me how many people don’t set a target date for goals. Some might say a year but most don’t set a month, day and a year for their desired goal achievement. • I take issue with the words realistic and attainable. I believe goals should be “stretch goals,” goals that are achievable, and also require that the person stretch their limits. This extra push provides inspiration and motivation. Even if you fall short of achieving a stretch goal, you’ve still most likely exceeded your “realistic” goal. • The word attainable bothers me for similar reasons. Obviously, you want your goal to be within reach, but that same “stretch” should be added for additional motivation and inspiration. • The emotional element to goal achievement is very important. Think about how you would think and feel once you have achieved the goal. This adds the emotional element that helps inspire you even more. In theory, working toward your goals is not complicated. Most days, most of the things you do, should move you toward your goals. Go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/Achieve.Your.Goals.Free.Gifts.Now// and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going tohttp://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ The Results Accelerator™ To help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals - Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) or Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips http://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 - 'Like' Anne’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach) Small business owners and entrepreneurs who utilize Anne Bachrach’s proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance. Author of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, No Excuses!, Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and Live Life with No Regrets.

When you think of goal setting, we can start with a school of thought that says every goal a person sets should be a S.M.A.R.T. goal. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Tangible or Timely. Your goals must have a specific target date for achievement, including a month, day, and year. It is surprising to me how many people don’t set a target date for goals. Some might say a year but most don’t set a month, day and a year for their desired goal achievement. • I take issue with the words realistic and attainable. I believe goals should be “stretch goals,” goals that are achievable, and also require that the person stretch their limits. This extra push provides inspiration and motivation. Even if you fall short of achieving a stretch goal, you’ve still most likely exceeded your “realistic” goal. • The word attainable bothers me for similar reasons. Obviously, you want your goal to be within reach, but that same “stretch” should be added for additional motivation and inspiration. • The emotional element to goal achievement is very important. Think about how you would think and feel once you have achieved the goal. This adds the emotional element that helps inspire you even more. In theory, working toward your goals is not complicated. Most days, most of the things you do, should move you toward your goals. Go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/Achieve.Your.Goals.Free.Gifts.Now// and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going tohttp://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ The Results Accelerator™ To help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals - Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) or Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips http://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 - 'Like' Anne’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach) Small business owners and entrepreneurs who utilize Anne Bachrach’s proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance. Author of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, No Excuses!, Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and Live Life with No Regrets.

Today we are going to talk about 4 Ways to Increase the Productivity of your Business. Every business owner is on the lookout for effective ways to increase productivity for their team. The reality is that business owners and employees are ineffective and unproductive probably more often than they think. The key is to reduce lost hours and wasted manpower. Here are some ways you can take an active approach to increasing the efficiency and productivity of your business. Productivity Tip #1: Lead by example. If you are a business owner, you must absolutely be held to the highest standard. If you work directly with an assistant or team of employees, you should always lead by example. If you2019re a habitual procrastinator or have trouble focusing on productivity, you would serve yourself and your business well by hiring an accountability coach. An accountability coach will show you several effective ways to increase productivity in your business - and hold you accountable for your actions, as well as your results. When you are asked to explain to your accountability coach why you didn2019t achieve the task at hand because you chose to watch T.V, it won2019t feel comfortable to be put on the hot seat by your coach. Productivity Tip #2: Work each day with a To-Do List. Creating a to-do list is one of the most efficient ways to increase the productivity of your business. Crafting a detailed to-do list for you and your team will help them comprehend exactly what is expected of them each day. This will motivate them to complete the tasks they2019ve been given with the greatest efficiency and effectiveness. If your assistant or team is known for procrastinating, this is an especially effective tool for encouraging them to stay focused. When you don2019t leave wiggle room for lollygagging, you2019ll have one heck of a productive team. Customize each To-Do List to each team member, so that each team member can be held directly accountable for their actions. Productivity Tip #3: Delegate appropriately. If you cannot delegate, you cannot increase productivity. Period. The key to increasing productivity is realizing where your time is best spent. Where your assistant2019s or team2019s time is spent matters as well. When you can delegate the right tasks to the right person, your business will operate without a hitch. However, hang on to tasks you should have let go of long ago, and you stagnate your success. When you need a task complete, look to the personality and experience of your team in order to decide which employee would be best suited for the task. Productivity Tip #4: Build a bigger team! It2019s a simple concept, really. The more team members you have producing, the more work you2019ll generate, and hopefully, the more money you2019ll bring in for your business. Hiring additional team members is one of the most effective ways to increase productivity for your business. For lower priority or common tasks you should be able to find someone at a reasonable rate. However, for senior or high-priority positions, you2019ll obviously need to hire experienced professionals. As a basic productivity rule, you should NEVER be answering your phone, doing bookkeeping or sending invoices. You should be spending your time devoted to driving income, while your team members tend to the basic tasks. As you can see, there are several ways to increase the productivity of your business. These tips are simple, yet effective ways of instilling the principles of productivity in your team. Action Step: What will your next steps be so you can increase productivity and achieve your goals? Create your game plan to help put you in the highest probability position for goal achievement. Take these four tips and turn them into four separate weekly goals to be achieved within the next month. Write down specific actions you can take to achieve each weekly goal and put them in your calendar so they cannot be ignored.

Today we are going to talk about 4 Ways to Increase the Productivity of your Business. Every business owner is on the lookout for effective ways to increase productivity for their team. The reality is that business owners and employees are ineffective and unproductive probably more often than they think. The key is to reduce lost hours and wasted manpower. Here are some ways you can take an active approach to increasing the efficiency and productivity of your business. Productivity Tip #1: Lead by example. If you are a business owner, you must absolutely be held to the highest standard. If you work directly with an assistant or team of employees, you should always lead by example. If you2019re a habitual procrastinator or have trouble focusing on productivity, you would serve yourself and your business well by hiring an accountability coach. An accountability coach will show you several effective ways to increase productivity in your business - and hold you accountable for your actions, as well as your results. When you are asked to explain to your accountability coach why you didn2019t achieve the task at hand because you chose to watch T.V, it won2019t feel comfortable to be put on the hot seat by your coach. Productivity Tip #2: Work each day with a To-Do List. Creating a to-do list is one of the most efficient ways to increase the productivity of your business. Crafting a detailed to-do list for you and your team will help them comprehend exactly what is expected of them each day. This will motivate them to complete the tasks they2019ve been given with the greatest efficiency and effectiveness. If your assistant or team is known for procrastinating, this is an especially effective tool for encouraging them to stay focused. When you don2019t leave wiggle room for lollygagging, you2019ll have one heck of a productive team. Customize each To-Do List to each team member, so that each team member can be held directly accountable for their actions. Productivity Tip #3: Delegate appropriately. If you cannot delegate, you cannot increase productivity. Period. The key to increasing productivity is realizing where your time is best spent. Where your assistant2019s or team2019s time is spent matters as well. When you can delegate the right tasks to the right person, your business will operate without a hitch. However, hang on to tasks you should have let go of long ago, and you stagnate your success. When you need a task complete, look to the personality and experience of your team in order to decide which employee would be best suited for the task. Productivity Tip #4: Build a bigger team! It2019s a simple concept, really. The more team members you have producing, the more work you2019ll generate, and hopefully, the more money you2019ll bring in for your business. Hiring additional team members is one of the most effective ways to increase productivity for your business. For lower priority or common tasks you should be able to find someone at a reasonable rate. However, for senior or high-priority positions, you2019ll obviously need to hire experienced professionals. As a basic productivity rule, you should NEVER be answering your phone, doing bookkeeping or sending invoices. You should be spending your time devoted to driving income, while your team members tend to the basic tasks. As you can see, there are several ways to increase the productivity of your business. These tips are simple, yet effective ways of instilling the principles of productivity in your team. Action Step: What will your next steps be so you can increase productivity and achieve your goals? Create your game plan to help put you in the highest probability position for goal achievement. Take these four tips and turn them into four separate weekly goals to be achieved within the next month. Write down specific actions you can take to achieve each weekly goal and put them in your calendar so they cannot be ignored.

Today we are going to talk about a high-value and inspirational exercise about how you can Honor Your Core Values 2013 Complimentary Values Clarification Exercise. If you2019re working too hard and still not generating the revenue you desire, you may not be honoring your core values. These core values, when sacrificed, create disharmony, frustration, and struggle in your life and business. Honor your core values and you create flow, ease and success. Know your core values and adjust your business model accordingly. The key here is to learn from other successful business people, but put your own spin on it. When you honor your core values you2019ll find a magic formula that allows you to work the way it works for you. In turn, your clients will be even better served. Go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/values-clarification/ and download a complimentary values clarification exercise to help you get clear on exactly what your values really are. Example: Let2019s say freedom is one of your core values, yet you2019re tied to a desk. Perhaps one of your core values is family, yet you need to work long hours to generate the revenue you need to support your family. It2019s easy to see how ignoring the values most important to you can be the source of frustration or struggle. To obtain high-content business success webinars, go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/free-articles/free-webinars/ and hover over the Free Articles tab at the top of the page and you can see FREE WEBINARS. Review the options and pick the ones that will best help you be even more successful and download and implement those concepts. Remember to Join the Silver Inner Circle if you haven2019t done so yet. IT2019S FREE! You will receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach2122 The Results Accelerator2122 Author of Excuses Don2019t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and No Excuses! To help keep you focused and on track to goal achievement: - Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips http://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 - Subscribe to my iTunes Podcasts (http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573) - Subscribe to my Youtube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach) - 'Like' Anne2019s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach) - Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) The Accountability Coach(tm) helps business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy a more balanced and successful life.

Today we are going to talk about a high-value and inspirational exercise about how you can Honor Your Core Values 2013 Complimentary Values Clarification Exercise. If you2019re working too hard and still not generating the revenue you desire, you may not be honoring your core values. These core values, when sacrificed, create disharmony, frustration, and struggle in your life and business. Honor your core values and you create flow, ease and success. Know your core values and adjust your business model accordingly. The key here is to learn from other successful business people, but put your own spin on it. When you honor your core values you2019ll find a magic formula that allows you to work the way it works for you. In turn, your clients will be even better served. Go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/values-clarification/ and download a complimentary values clarification exercise to help you get clear on exactly what your values really are. Example: Let2019s say freedom is one of your core values, yet you2019re tied to a desk. Perhaps one of your core values is family, yet you need to work long hours to generate the revenue you need to support your family. It2019s easy to see how ignoring the values most important to you can be the source of frustration or struggle. To obtain high-content business success webinars, go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/free-articles/free-webinars/ and hover over the Free Articles tab at the top of the page and you can see FREE WEBINARS. Review the options and pick the ones that will best help you be even more successful and download and implement those concepts. Remember to Join the Silver Inner Circle if you haven2019t done so yet. IT2019S FREE! You will receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach2122 The Results Accelerator2122 Author of Excuses Don2019t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and No Excuses! To help keep you focused and on track to goal achievement: - Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips http://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 - Subscribe to my iTunes Podcasts (http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573) - Subscribe to my Youtube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach) - 'Like' Anne2019s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach) - Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) The Accountability Coach(tm) helps business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy a more balanced and successful life.

If your business cannot run without you - you2019re headed for trouble. A business that cannot operate without the presence of its owner isn2019t being managed in the most efficient manner. In addition, a business that is solely dependent upon you cannot grow. Fortunately, learning to leveraging your business will allow you to grow your business and streamline overall efficiency. We will discuss 3 Steps to Leveraging your Business for Easy Growth. If you2019re not sure about what to create, start asking your clients. What do they need? What are the biggest obstacles? Where do they find they drop the ball? When you know what your clients need, you can provide it - and they will buy it! My hope for our time together is that you got value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful 2013 personally and professionally. Go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/Achieve.Your.Goals.Free.Gifts.Now// and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT2019S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach2122 The Results Accelerator2122 To help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals - Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach) - Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) or Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips http://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 - 'Like' Anne2019s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach) Small business owners and entrepreneurs who utilize Anne Bachrach2019s proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance.

If your business cannot run without you - you2019re headed for trouble. A business that cannot operate without the presence of its owner isn2019t being managed in the most efficient manner. In addition, a business that is solely dependent upon you cannot grow. Fortunately, learning to leveraging your business will allow you to grow your business and streamline overall efficiency. We will discuss 3 Steps to Leveraging your Business for Easy Growth. If you2019re not sure about what to create, start asking your clients. What do they need? What are the biggest obstacles? Where do they find they drop the ball? When you know what your clients need, you can provide it - and they will buy it! My hope for our time together is that you got value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful 2013 personally and professionally. Go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/Achieve.Your.Goals.Free.Gifts.Now// and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT2019S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach2122 The Results Accelerator2122 To help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals - Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach) - Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) or Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips http://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 - 'Like' Anne2019s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach) Small business owners and entrepreneurs who utilize Anne Bachrach2019s proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance.

Eliminate or at least Reduce Time Wasters and Distractions in Your Life – Anyone who has a demanding career or runs their own business has to practice excellent time management, effective delegation and learning to say the word, “No.” It’s just not possible to maintain the simple life while achieving a high level of success. And with today’s technology, it’s harder to hide when you need a break. Your email inbox is dinging, your cell phone is ringing and your spouse is trying to call you on the car phone because your cell line is busy. It is at this point that you have to filter the input so you can begin to regain control over your life. As good as you think you may be with your time management; there are always “time-wasters” that can be eliminated from your daily life. The goal is to slow down and be focused on the highest pay-off activities that will produce the results you desire in the timeframe you want – personally and professionally. The goal is not to figure out how to move faster. It’s impossible to create more hours in the day and it’s simply not healthy to run at full tilt constantly. Eliminate the time-wasters in your life to improve your quality of life and your overall success. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ The Results Accelerator™ http://www.accountabilitycoach.com To help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals - Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach) - Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) or Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips http://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 - 'Like' Anne’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach) Small business owners and entrepreneurs who utilize Anne Bachrach’s proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance.

Eliminate or at least Reduce Time Wasters and Distractions in Your Life – Anyone who has a demanding career or runs their own business has to practice excellent time management, effective delegation and learning to say the word, “No.” It’s just not possible to maintain the simple life while achieving a high level of success. And with today’s technology, it’s harder to hide when you need a break. Your email inbox is dinging, your cell phone is ringing and your spouse is trying to call you on the car phone because your cell line is busy. It is at this point that you have to filter the input so you can begin to regain control over your life. As good as you think you may be with your time management; there are always “time-wasters” that can be eliminated from your daily life. The goal is to slow down and be focused on the highest pay-off activities that will produce the results you desire in the timeframe you want – personally and professionally. The goal is not to figure out how to move faster. It’s impossible to create more hours in the day and it’s simply not healthy to run at full tilt constantly. Eliminate the time-wasters in your life to improve your quality of life and your overall success. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ The Results Accelerator™ http://www.accountabilitycoach.com To help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals - Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach) - Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) or Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips http://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 - 'Like' Anne’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach) Small business owners and entrepreneurs who utilize Anne Bachrach’s proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance.

Today we are going to talk about 3 Tips for Building a Team that Builds Success. If you want to learn how to build a team that builds success, you will want to take a look at the big picture. Take any successful entrepreneur, and behind him or her, you will find a well-suited team of supportive, knowledgeable, and energetic members all dedicated to increasing the success of the business. Tip #1 for building a team that builds success. If you2019re trying to understand how to build a team that builds success, you should first pinpoint the mission of the business. Only when you have a clear understanding, as a leader, of the mission of the business, can you build the right team. When you can clearly identify and emotionally connect with the mission, you are able to identify the right people who are best-suited to support the success of the business. Depending on the mission statement of the business, you may need to focus on building a team of creatives, analytics, intellectuals, or spiritualists. For example, a PR (public relations) firm wouldn2019t necessarily build a team of spiritualists; that personality would be better suited for a business that is motivational or inspirationally based. A PR firm would more likely hire creatives and intellectuals. Another example of personality matching would be an accounting firm; they would look to building a team of analytical members, not necessarily creatives or spirituals. Always start with the mission of the business, and then build your team. Let2019s say you need an assistant to travel with you to help you with live events such as seminars and guest appearances. An important personality factor would be to ensure the team member has the following qualities: 2022 reliable and punctual 2022 great organizer 2022 keeps you calm under times of stress 2022 takes care of the small details so you don2019t have to 2022 loves traveling 2022 love meeting new people 2022 has a personable, magnetic personality Tip #2 for building a team that builds success. Think about the areas of your business where you struggle and could obviously use the help. Make a list of those tasks you would like or need help with and then look for those strengths in potential candidates. Additionally, take into consideration the kind of personality you tend to gravitate towards. Do you enjoy being with people who are: Funny? Serious? Energetic? Go-Getter? Talker or silent-type? Make a list of the kind of personality you tend to enjoy the most and then look for those additional traits in candidates. Unfortunately, interviews are not the ideal situations to explore personality traits, since potential candidate are generally nervous, but you could ask them to complete a personality profile as part of the application process. There are several sources for free or low-cost personality screens, but the Myers-Briggs Personality (MBP) Test is best suited for career related insight. Are you worried about how a potential candidate will fit in with an existing team? While this is a viable consideration, it should not make or break your decision. You, better than anyone, knows what your business needs to succeed. The bottom line is that your team needs to learn how to work as team - and you should support them in achieving that goal. If by chance you have a team with conflict, do not let it go unnoticed. Address it immediately by listening to the concerns of the team and then offering constructive solutions. Tip #3 for building a team that builds success. When building a team that builds success, you should have a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of each individual member - including your own! You may have to do some experimenting to find the right match, but if you pay attention, you will build a team that supports you - and each other. For example, say a team member is great behind the scenes, but chokes in public settings. They may be better suited in the office, r

Today we are going to talk about 3 Tips for Building a Team that Builds Success. If you want to learn how to build a team that builds success, you will want to take a look at the big picture. Take any successful entrepreneur, and behind him or her, you will find a well-suited team of supportive, knowledgeable, and energetic members all dedicated to increasing the success of the business. Tip #1 for building a team that builds success. If you2019re trying to understand how to build a team that builds success, you should first pinpoint the mission of the business. Only when you have a clear understanding, as a leader, of the mission of the business, can you build the right team. When you can clearly identify and emotionally connect with the mission, you are able to identify the right people who are best-suited to support the success of the business. Depending on the mission statement of the business, you may need to focus on building a team of creatives, analytics, intellectuals, or spiritualists. For example, a PR (public relations) firm wouldn2019t necessarily build a team of spiritualists; that personality would be better suited for a business that is motivational or inspirationally based. A PR firm would more likely hire creatives and intellectuals. Another example of personality matching would be an accounting firm; they would look to building a team of analytical members, not necessarily creatives or spirituals. Always start with the mission of the business, and then build your team. Let2019s say you need an assistant to travel with you to help you with live events such as seminars and guest appearances. An important personality factor would be to ensure the team member has the following qualities: 2022 reliable and punctual 2022 great organizer 2022 keeps you calm under times of stress 2022 takes care of the small details so you don2019t have to 2022 loves traveling 2022 love meeting new people 2022 has a personable, magnetic personality Tip #2 for building a team that builds success. Think about the areas of your business where you struggle and could obviously use the help. Make a list of those tasks you would like or need help with and then look for those strengths in potential candidates. Additionally, take into consideration the kind of personality you tend to gravitate towards. Do you enjoy being with people who are: Funny? Serious? Energetic? Go-Getter? Talker or silent-type? Make a list of the kind of personality you tend to enjoy the most and then look for those additional traits in candidates. Unfortunately, interviews are not the ideal situations to explore personality traits, since potential candidate are generally nervous, but you could ask them to complete a personality profile as part of the application process. There are several sources for free or low-cost personality screens, but the Myers-Briggs Personality (MBP) Test is best suited for career related insight. Are you worried about how a potential candidate will fit in with an existing team? While this is a viable consideration, it should not make or break your decision. You, better than anyone, knows what your business needs to succeed. The bottom line is that your team needs to learn how to work as team - and you should support them in achieving that goal. If by chance you have a team with conflict, do not let it go unnoticed. Address it immediately by listening to the concerns of the team and then offering constructive solutions. Tip #3 for building a team that builds success. When building a team that builds success, you should have a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of each individual member - including your own! You may have to do some experimenting to find the right match, but if you pay attention, you will build a team that supports you - and each other. For example, say a team member is great behind the scenes, but chokes in public settings. They may be better suited in the office, r

Let’s talk about 4 tips on how YOU can become a master of change and put yourself in a higher probability position to achieve your goals. 1. Inaction and Resistance Carries Bigger Consequences - Learn to be open to creating new and exciting adventures that change will bring. 2. Focus on the Desired End Result - Focus on where you want to be when the change is complete. The mind has an uncanny way of being a goal-achieving machine and will create your reality based on the thoughts you are focused upon. 3. Rationalize Your Fear - Fear is a natural response, but try to identify what it is you are afraid of. Fear is usually the result of our mind creating hypothetical dramas that have no base in reality. 4. Break it into Manageable Pieces - For major changes, break it down into smaller manageable pieces. It's much easier to identify a solution when you can apply a strategy to deal with each step. Apply these 4 tips to help you become a master of change. Take advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to http://www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to articles, many assessments, and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. Check out the high-content FREE Webinars by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/free-articles/free-webinars/. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™ The Results Accelerator™ Like The Accountability Coach by going to http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach. Author of the books Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, The Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and co-author of Roadmap to Success.