Here Is What To Do When The Plan Fails (what I forgot to tell you)

Written by JT on November 16, 2009

In my last post, we discussed the importance of having a solid budget and well-designed business plan. You know now how important both are to running a successful business, but I forgot to tell you one important point.

What happens when the plan falls apart?

What happens when, after careful planning an focused execution, the situation changes and the business plan no longer fits?

That is when it is time to improvise, and this is where the superior entrepreneurs are separated from the “also-rans”.

In The Trenches: Do Or Die Lessons From The Business Battlefield dedicates an entire chapter to arming you with the real-world strategies you must have to adapt and overcome adversity.

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There are some great tactics you can begin implementing right now. You deserve to know a few of them right now, so here they are:

1. Set up contingency plans. Always, always ALWAYS have a fallback plan in place to execute so you do not lose ground and money trying to flex to the changing situation.

2. Identify the problem BEFORE reacting to the setback. Ask some critical questions (In The Trenches gives you the most penetrating questions to ask) and assess why the plan is not working.

3. Recognize who the competition is, and understand what they are doing to win. This is easier said than done, but clearly outlined in the book.

Understand The Business Battlefield Law of Equilibrium and how it works. If you have a clear understanding of how this works, you can use it to your advantage to totally dominate any industry.

In The Trenches gives you the in-depth education on these and other strategies for adapting to a dynamic and sometimes confusing business battlefield.

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What’s Your Plan? (2 Things You Must Have In Businsess)

Written by JT on November 15, 2009

I’ve seen it time and time again. Entrepreneurs with big aspirations and motivation to spare struggle to reach their full potential. Sadly, some fold up their tents and close down their businesses before picking up any momentum.

Why? What causes so many businesses to fail? And how come so many talented entrepreneurs find themselves making tough decisions about how to stay in business, rather than going full-throttle and dominating their industry?

It comes down to planning and resources.

Two things you must have to succeed in any business, regardless of the industry:
A clear, well thought-out business plan
A solid budget, with expanding streams of resources

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First, for any business to even get off the ground, it has to be based on a solid foundation. A clear, well-designed business plan is that foundation. This business plan must have 3 components in order to be viable:
- A clear definition of what the business is; what service it will provide, how the service will be rendered and what the “mission” of the company is in executing the plan.
A focused road map that delineates (at a minimum) where that business will be 6 months, 1 year, and 5 years down the road.
A concrete statement by you, the entrepreneur of what you will do to execute the plan to get the business where it is intended to go, and how the service will be provided to the marketplace.

In The Trenches: Do Or Die Lessons From The Business Battlefield specifically outlines how to draft, implement and execute just such a business plan. It is the definitive guide to intelligent entrepreneurialism because of the deep detail dedicated to answering these important criteria.

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Once the plan is drafted, it must be backed up by solid finances and budgeting.

One of the most over-looked aspects in business, the budget is the lifeblood of commerce. It means more than balancing income and expenses, it means carefully allocating resources, including the most precious resource of all: YOUR TIME.

In the end, businesses can only survive if they generate a profit. A budget is essential for holding you accountable to your business plan, and to generating a profit.

In The Trenches walks you through step-by-step how to write a bullet-proof budget, how to stick to it, and how to adjust for changes in cash flow. There are even downloadable resources for you to tailor-fit a budget to meet your business needs.

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How To Win In Business

Written by JT on November 14, 2009

It has been discussed time and again, but with things the way they are economically, the message is more critical now that ever.

How can we win in business?

The answer comes after we re-frame the question. Instead, lets ask, “How can we create a win-win situations so everyone is happy?”

The solution begins and ends with leadership. And not just dime-store leadership that you pick up in junk magazines, or theory passed on by some “expert” who has never actually be under fire.

I’m talking about solid, real-world leadership. The kind of leadership explained in In The Trenches: Do Or Die Lessons From The Business Battlefield.

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Here are some leadership lessons you will take away:
-The importance of service to your customers, your team, and your support groups
-The power of performing above and beyond the expectation of your followers
-How faithful followers push leaders to be great; and how great leaders inspire followers to provide valuable input
-How to truly value your people, and how to demonstrate it without ingratiating yourself
-How to instill confidence in the people around you through your actions, not your words

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These are critical values to create a win-win culture in any business. Sadly, so few entrepreneurs emphasize these skills.

Just imagine the advantage you will have over your competition once you fully understand the In The Trenches principles of leadership!

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