DO YOU HAVE GOALS

"DO YOU HAVE GOALS"

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HERE ARE MY GOALS:
(AN EXAMPLE FOR YOU)

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According to businessdictionary.com- A Goal is defined as “An observable and measurable end result having one or more objectives to be achieved within a more or less fixed time frame.”

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We all want to be successful in our businesses. Becoming an entrepreneur begins with a dream and a vision. But the next steps can be difficult. An entrepreneur is a person who converts an opportunity into a workable and marketable concept. They apply their time, money, skills and effort to the process of getting their product or service into the marketplace. Entrepreneurs come in all ages and from various backgrounds, all types of people can learn to start up a business. Everybody dreams of being their own boss, of working on their own time, and of setting their own goals in business. Being your own boss, calling all the shots, hustling to hit your goals for many people, entrepreneurship is the ultimate career goal. You are never going to achieve your goals if you don’t know what they are. Build your list? Start your own business but don't know how? Know what you want NOW, so you don’t miss out on it LATER.

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S.M.A.R.T. GOALS

What are SMART goals?

The SMART in SMART goals stands for:
*Specific
*Measurable
*Achievable
*Relevant
*Time-Bound

Defining these parameters as they pertain to your goal helps ensure that your objectives are attainable within a certain time frame.

SMART goals are goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. The SMART acronym helps focus efforts and increase the chances of achieving a goal.

SMART goals can help:

• Focus efforts
• Increase the chances of achieving a goal
• Reevaluate goals as needed
• Practice effective project management
• Clarify motivations
• Set a clear direction for you and your team members
• Celebrate wins

Here are some tips for writing SMART goals: 

• Use action verbs
• Provide enough detail
• Identify how you will know the objective was accomplished

Here's an example of a SMART goal:

• "I want to gain the skills and experience necessary to become head of marketing within my organization, so that I can build my career and lead a successful team".

PHOTOS BELOW OF "SMART GOALS"

ENTREPRENEUR GOALS

What are entrepreneurship goals? Entrepreneurship goals are goals set by someone who has started a business. These goals are either for the business or for the entrepreneur. They give the entrepreneur something to work toward, which helps them make decisions while they are creating their business.

ENTREPRENEUR GOALS 2024

Here are some goals entrepreneurs can set for 2024:

• Company culture: Improve company culture
• Online presence: Expand your online presence
• Profit/revenue: Reach a profit or revenue goal
• Employee satisfaction: Improve employee satisfaction
• Workforce: Expand your workforce
• Processes and policies: Revisit old processes and policies
• Employees: Appreciate your employees
• Finances: Organize your finances
• Recruiting efforts: Improve recruiting efforts
• Market: Expand your market
• Budget: Ensure you have a working budget
• Credit scores: Know your business credit scores and aim to improve them
• Productivity: Increase productivity
• Skills: Learn new skills

​​​To set goals, you can: 

• Envision your ideal life in one year
• Set realistic goals for the year
• Break your goal into four major steps
• Break your steps into 12 tasks
• Complete one task per week

5 Ideas for SMART Goals:

• Increase Sales.
• Complete a New Website.
• Hire a New Employee.
• Launch Your First Product.
• Make Your Business Lean.

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​FREE RESOURCES BELOW

Below are Website Links and Free Goal Planning worksheets for you to save.

GOAL PLANNING WORKSHEETS

Setting Goals and Developing Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound Objectives

BELOW YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE "SMART GOALS FACT SHEET"

nc-smart-goals-fact-sheet.pdf
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File Type:	pdf

Download File

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WEBSITE LINKS FOR GOALS:

• 10 Goals to Set for Your Business in 2023 | Nav
• 14 Goals of Entrepreneurship To Set for Yourself and Business | Indeed.com
• 18 Goals Of Entrepreneurship | Entrepreneur Goals And Aims
• 5 Reasonable Goals for Entrepreneurs (And How to Decide on Yours)​
• 5 Steps for Setting and Achieving Your Business Goals in 2023 | by Alana Rister, Ph.D. | The Startup | Medium
• Free Template: Determine Your SMART Marketing Goals
• How to Finish Your Business Plan in 1 Day
• How To Set Your Business Goals For 2023 | Growthink​
• How to Write a SMART Goal [+ Free SMART Goal Template]
• How To Write SMART Goals in 5 Steps (With Examples) | Indeed.com
• How to Write SMART Goals (And Why they Matter) [2023] • Asana
• How to write SMART goals (with examples)​
• Learn a New Skill for Free (and Enjoy It) - Free Courses
• Setting Goals and Developing Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound Objectives Template
• Setting SMART Training Goals | Fossil Consulting Services, Inc.​​
• SMART Goal - Definition, Guide, and Importance of Goal Setting
• SMART Goals - How to Make Your Goals Achievable
• The Importance of Setting SMART Goals
• The Ultimate Guide to S.M.A.R.T. Goals – Forbes Advisor

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