Start carrying the small stones

A Chinese Proverb says:


The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.


Do you feel like doing your business planning and writing your business plan is like moving a mountain? Does the sheer size of the task cause you to shrink from the task? If so, you're not alone. I coach hopeful entrepreneurs in this situation frequently. They see the job as too big, so they just don't start. 


The answer is not to postpone the task yet again, but to start carrying away small stones. Start with a plan template. Of course, I recommend mine. You can get my new book, Business Plan Template, at Amazon or my website www.BusinessStartup101.com in either paperback or Kindle format. Use mine or get your own, but layout the project in terms of your template. For people who have trouble getting started, I recommend starting with the organization description section, because you'll know much of this information up-front without having to do any research. A large portion of this section can be completed quickly and you'll feel a sense of accomplishment and hopefully a new confidence that you really can create a business plan. 


Once the description part is completed, you have to start doing your research. There's no way around that, but at least you've made a dent in the mountain. For many, this getting started is all the push they really needed.




If you need help with your business plan, we can help. Contact me to see if we're right for you.