TIP:

It’s always a great idea to be totally honest with yourself about your current state of affairs. We must speak the truth about our finances, about whether we’re really making any income from our entrepreneurial journey or whether we have an expensive hobby. We need to speak the truth about the clients that we want to work with. We need to speak the truth about where our vision is taking us because sometimes we tend to as women to hold back, we tend to silence ourselves. There’s an amazing, biblical power in speaking the truth in love.

TOOL:

Diane Cunningham, Founder of NACWE, has an amazing resource, The Inspired Woman’s Toolkit, which helps women thrive in their business (http://inspiredbusinesstoolkit.com/).  We’ve borrowed a simple template from this toolkit which will help you speak the truth. Be sure to stop by her website for additional information on the Inspired Woman’s Toolkit.

The Reality Check

Reality Check: What is the current status of your business?
Write both positive and negative self-evaluation.

What do you think?

What did you discover? What ways do you need to seek improvement? What areas are you pleased with?

Much like a carpenter, an entrepreneur needs a toolbox. A real workhorse, filled to the brim with the essential tools to do a quality job. An easy to tote, practical, and always-on-hand toolbox.

Consider this yours. Each week, we will offer practical tips and tools to help grow your business.

What do you think?

Have you used any of these tools? We would love your feedback. What worked, and what didn’t? Would you recommend them?

Jo Ann Fore is a certified Life Coach and freelance writer. Visit her at www.JoAnnFore.com.