Visioning - the Entrepreneur’s compass
When you’re starting a business, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of tasks—branding, marketing, finding customers, and the list goes on. But before you dive into the to-do list, there’s one critical step you can’t skip: visioning.
Think of visioning as your entrepreneurial compass. It doesn’t just tell you which direction to go; it ensures you’re heading toward something meaningful and sustainable. Visioning isn’t about setting vague goals like “be successful” or “make money.” It’s about creating a clear, purposeful roadmap that connects who you are with the business you want to build.
Here’s what visioning entails and why it matters:
What every Entrepreneur needs to know
Being a successful entrepreneur requires a blend of skills, attributes, and attitudes that enable an individual to navigate the complexities of starting and growing a business.
Skills needed to go from Athlete to Entreprenuer
While athletes naturally possess many skills that are advantageous for entrepreneurship, there are specific areas where they might need additional development to fully bridge the gap to successful business management. By developing these skills, athletes can effectively leverage their inherent strengths from sports to excel in the entrepreneurial arena, creating a smooth transition from athletic to business careers.
I know why women make $0.72 for every dollar men make
And this is why we make .72 for every $1 a man makes….We have been taught since birth to settle for less than others. To take the scraps and be happy. To go along to get along. To pay ourselves last. We seem to lack the Enoughness to demand that we be treated and paid equally. We have learned to settle and are reminded what happens to women who don’t.
Perfect conditions for women entrepreneurship to thrive
Since 2017 then I’ve had the pleasure to mentor close to 100 entrepreneurs. There are some amazing things happening here that are being driven by women! So many that it’s probably time to think of the word “accelerator” as “accelHERator” especially as it pertains to Racine. I’m not saying that there aren’t some great companies being created by men but when I look objectively and qualitatively at the results of each, the women-owned businesses are gaining some serious traction. I have a few theories about why this is the case but I think the key attributes that make these entrepreneurs successful are the following.