There are plenty of articles that one can find in Dazzle Magazine or online about how to progress as a professional. Fear not, we have compiled some quick tips for you to consider on your journey to entrepreneurial success.
Set long and short-term goals
You hear it all the time; follow your dreams, achieve your goals. But have you actually sat down and taken the time to plan both the short-term and long-term goals for your business? Newcomers to the field of entrepreneurship often make the mistake of being short-sighted in their decisions. While it sometimes does take a stroke of luck for a long-term venture to pull through, you can increase your chances and be more prepared when you make decisions that will benefit you and your business in the long run.
So instead of buying something shiny and new that caught your eye today, invest in something that will bring you many returns over time. Even in this, there must be a balance as you would not want to invest everything into a long-term project that may take too long to be rewarding. The key to wise investing is to define realistic, growth oriented, short-term goals that will drive you to meet your long-term goals.
Prioritize organization
‘Prioritise’ and ‘Organise’. Two words you’ve probably heard in your circles before. While they are often spoken of as separate entities, you may find it useful to merge the two by making ‘Organisation’ your ‘Priority’. It is probably not a good idea to think of a singular task as a top priority worth spending every minute on when other tasks also need to be completed. Instead, you can step up your work efficiency by making the organisation of your tasks a first priority.
Once you are able to organise your day-to-day tasks in a way that will allow you to realistically get things done, you will have a much better chance at being organised and crossing off projects of a high priority.
Find mentors
“You cannot do it alone.” or “No man is an island.” These adages have been uttered thousands of times before and they probably will be for a long time to come. The fact that they have been passed on for so long means that they are not without merit.
Be willing to seek out advice and mentorship from not just one, but a number of persons in your field. Whether you are self-motivated or not, you would do well to accept the advice of your successors and predecessors.
However, keep in mind that not everything that sounds like well meaning, clever advice is worth giving a shot. Over time you will learn what works for you in your situation. Until then, best of luck to you!
