Business Planning

White Water Rafting and Business

What does white water rafting have to do with business building? Apparently everything. I had the pleasure of rafting down the Ottawa River a few weeks ago. It was an incredible day and as I was going through it, an amazing thing happened. The tour company we went through led us through the experience with virtually the same process we use at SuccessQuest. Some say that synchronicity is the...

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Success is for Those Who Dare to Declare

The most successful people in the world articulate their vision through to every action. A goal can only be achieved if it is conceived, planned, articulated and executed. Otherwise, it’s just wishful thinking. When you clarify your vision for success, you need to write it down in a way that inspires you and your team. You need to write it down because that is the only way to truly analyze its...

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10 Ways to Mobilize Your Success.

1. Turn your good intentions into exceptional execution. a. Write down your goals and look at them everyday. b. Share your goals with a peer or mentor to keep you accountable to your plan. c. Limit or eliminate distractions from your environment. d. Maximize your strengths and manage your weaknesses. e. Find a certified coach to facilitate gaining momentum and achieving balance in building...

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Are We There Yet?

Four simple words that have frustrated and entertained us along many voyages. If you are a parent, you’ve probably heard that line a hundred times from you children as you venture out on road trips or vacations. As children get older they continue to ask the same question – somewhat tongue and cheek to get a laugh. As adults, the joke continues and this time when we ask “Are We There...

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Anatomy of a Concise Business Plan

Few business people would argue that a written plan is a must to stay focused on success, yet few actually go through the process of creating a plan, and even fewer actually use it as an ongoing tool and follow through with it’s complete implementation. If you’re wondering who those people are, they’re the mostly the really successful people you meet and aspire to be as...

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8 Critical Questions to Establish Value

I’ve been reading an incredible book, “Value-Based Fees” written by Alan Weiss. Alan talks about how to charge – and get – what your worth. While this book is more specifically written for consultants, I see financial advisors more as consultants than I do sales people. What will be different in your life and finances with the right partner assisting you to...

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