“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it NOW”.
– Johann Wolfgand con Goethe
S01 E01 – The 3 Most Important Money Rules: How to Survive a Recession
S01 E02 – Money & Coronavirus: How to Build an Emergency Fund
Aspiration
Aspiration, dream, vision; call it what you will. The fact is you got in to your business to achieve something. Whether it was to be free of the shackles of corporate control, to be your own boss, to make a million bucks or just to get greater balance in your life, you had a vision – once.
“To understand the heart and mind of a person, look not at what he has achieved, but at what he aspires to do” – Kahlil Gibran.
Baseline
Its one thing to know where you are going…..it’s another to know where you are now. The satellite navigation system in your car only works if it knows your current position. In much the same way, we work with you to get a fix on where you are now before plotting the route to your desired destination.
“In the business world the rear-view mirror is always clearer than the windshield” – Warren Buffet.
Construction
Building your personalized plan for success needn’t leave you feeling alone. We help the owners of independent businesses construct and deliver strategies designed to take them where they want to go. But these are not the usual boring business plans –
“In preparing for battle, I have always found that plans are useless but planning is indispensable” – Dwight D Eisenhower.
Delivery
This is where it all comes together…… knowing where you are going and what you have left behind and armed with an easy-to-use road map, you can enjoy the journey and feel the satisfaction that comes from knowing you are growing in knowledge and ability.
“Drive thy business or it will drive thee” – Benjamin Franklin.
Engagement
Traditionally, outside “consultants” take a look at your business, sell you a “one size fits all” solution, provide a (very large) report with the accompanying bill and then ride off into the sunset! At NOW we always keep YOU at the heart of all we do.
“You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself” – Galileo Galilei