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Failure to implement – Failure to act! 

And who hasn’t, despite knowing what to do and how to do it, we just don't take the action to get it done. 

And small Business are not immune, they too can suffer the implications and ramifications of FTI.  

• They don't do as well as they could 

• Growth is hampered  

• There is lost opportunity 

• Development is stifled 

• Owners are caught up in day-to-day activities, can be overwhelmed or distracted. 

• There is failure to act, to implement, the job doesn’t get done.  

Sound familiar! Do you recognise yourself?  

Yes!  Keep reading, there are strategies and steps to overcome the tendency toward inaction. Lead by example and say goodbye to FTI! 

5 Key Strategies to implement 

1.Internal Inspiration: this is the internal light and energy from within that fuels and inspires your visionary thinking. Inspired successful small Business owners see opportunity in challenges, they are always on the lookout for new ideas and ways for improvement, personally and in the Business. They can see possibilities where others don't. Mind-set is key here. Dream, aspire, have visions and believe you can achieve them.  

2.Embrace Learning:

Plan and prepare for success, gain the winning edge with knowledge. As a small Business owner you may know the ‘business’, the technical side but you're not as skilled in other parts.  Develop and build your skillset. Sales, Systems, Marketing and even effective Leadership can be learned and improved.  Training and Education are key to personal growth.

3.Organisation: Planning, having clear, specific goals broken into smaller actionable steps are ways to overcome inaction.  Accountability is key. Creating a schedule, a daily planner, with tasks that become habit, a routine will have you doing and achieving.  Remember to reward yourself, even if it is ticking a box at the end of the day. Know and enjoy the feeling of achievement. 

4.Supporters: Consultants, colleagues, Mentors and Coaches. We all need a group of professional supporters to help us to reach our full potential. Guiding, sharing their knowledge, strategies and resources, and keeping us goal orientated. Just as professional sports people need a qualified coach so too do small Businesses. Support, encouragement and accountability lead to successful outcomes. Everyone’s a winner. 

5.Stay focused: avoid distractions, put your phone away, allocate specific time for the task. Whether Business or leisure, book enough time in your diary. Think and look at things differently! Make it an enjoyable experience, explore the benefits and treat it as an accomplishment rather than a chore!  Think can do and do!  

Failure to implement – Failure to act!  

Adopt these strategies and say goodbye to FTI!