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BECOMING AN ENTREPRENEUR

4. Creativity and 5. Goal Setting

Innovative Thinking have a vision or mission in mind

Entrepreneurs need to be creative– but again not necessarily Starting a business from scratch in an entirely new business industry
rocket scientists (unless this is your new business – making is rare but does still happen. Therefore, it is crucial to have a clear
rockets). Solving complex problems can be tricky, but most vision or mission in mind – ask yourself “what are you wanting to achieve
common business problems have been dealt with by others in with your new business?” This becomes the mission or vision. Once this
the past – do research and ask for business support. Creative is in place in your mind – write it down in 35 words or less. Then you are
thinking is how new ideas are developed to solve new problems. able to create goals to achieve on your journey to achieve your vision
or mission. A bit like going on a day trip to the beach – you know what
However, there are many businesses that come from existing the day at the beach will be like from your vision that gives you the
trades and industry. There is a trend that business owners start as motivation to go to the beach in the first place. Then you get out
employees and then have a moment where they say “actually I the road map and select a route and plan any stops along the way.
think I can do this better, or I think I want a little more freedom to These stops become your goals that you know ultimately when you
do things differently”. For example, this is typical in the hair and have reached the final stop you have achieved your goal and
beauty salon world where the hair stylist develops the skills in therefore mission accomplished!
one salon then moves out to start their own salon.
From these goals, entrepreneurs know that what gets measured,
Questions spark inspiration, like: “What could be done differently gets done. All great accomplishments have a timeline, working from
to make this better?” or “How many ways can you solve this?” a starting point to the goal. Goals keep us moving towards things we
Ask lots of questions and come up with answers with friends and really want in life. Having the ability to formulate effective goals and
family. Creative thinking is the key to innovation, and the world is see them through to fruition is important for a successful life.
changing so quickly that people need to be innovative to stay You will need to devise short term and longer-term goals by learning
ahead of the curve and be successful. what’s important, what it is you want to learn, change, or have.

Create steps to achieving goals and talk about progress and challenges
over the timeline to achieve the goal. A person needs to know where
the finish line is to complete the race and the same is true for life
goals. Learning this skill early helps you achieve things faster but more
importantly helps you to gain an understanding that they you can
control your future. A powerful feeling.

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