Are you looking for the best methods to set smart business goals? If you want to get started, but you’re not sure how then here are a few easy methods you can try out.
Remember, what works for one business may not necessarily work for you. So, you may have to be open to trying out a few different methods before you find the one which works for you.
Easy Methods For Setting Goals
SMART Business Goals
There are several different goal-setting methods out there, but the most commonly used method and the one that has proven to be the most successful is the SMART method. This stands for:
- Specific
- Measurable
- Attainable or Achievable
- Relevant
- Time-Bound
Every business goal you set should follow the above rules. All goals should be specific and measurable. They also need to be achievable, relevant and have a specific time frame for completion. If you follow this method, you’re likely to see excellent results.
Breaking Down Your Goals
An easy way to figure out which goals to focus on in business is to break them down. If you’re struggling to make your goals specific, then this is definitely the method you’ll want to try.
Start by looking at your business plan, vision or strategy and writing down your main goals or objectives from there. These don’t need to be specific and will in fact more than likely be pretty vague.
Then, once you have your overall goals, it’s time to break them down.
Think about the time-frame you’ll like to achieve the goals by and then what you’ll need to do in order to achieve your overall goals. Write down the smaller steps required in order to meet your overall goals. The more you break them down, the easier they will be to achieve.
Reviewing Your Goals
The M in SMART stands for measurable, therefore in order to achieve SMART business goals, you should always review your goals and track progress. This will help you to see how you achieved your goals but also help in setting new goals. You’ll be able to see what worked and what didn’t work. And review anything that didn’t work out to see why not.
By reviewing your old goals, you can learn from anything that came up that prevented you from achieving your goals. This will increase your chances of success with the new goals you set for your business and yourself.
Don’t forget too – the goals you set now should also be easily reviewable. All goals are a work in progress and they often need to be tweaked in order to make them more achievable.
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Physically Write Your Goals Down
With so much technology available at our fingertips, it’s easy to set business goals digitally. It may seem more convenient to type your goals out on the computer, but did you know you’ll have more chance of success by physically writing the goals down?
It’s a good idea to invest in a physical goal planner. If you look at the most successful business leaders in the world, you’ll find the majority use a physical goal planner to help them stay organized and connected to their goals.
Feel Positive About Your Goals
When you’re setting your goals, you’re going to need to make sure you have a positive outlook about them. That means, you feel they are achievable, and they will help your business to succeed.
The more passionate you are about the goals you set, the more likely you’ll be to achieve them. Don’t make the mistake of setting a goal which involves something you hate doing. If you do, you’ll find it easy to put it off and ultimately fail to achieve the goal.
There are a lot of methods you can use when setting goals for your business. However, the ones above are definitely proven to have the most success; especially when you’re just getting started. It’s a good idea to try out a few different methods in order to see which one works better for you.
If you’re looking to get started with any of these steps, check out the Build Your Business Vault – where you’ll find templates, worksheets and checklists that will help you get started!
