When The Questions Come
Posted 06-08-2009 at 08:15 PM by NikAssist
How are you going to do this? Who is going to pay for this? 
Where are you going to find clients?
What does it all mean?
I'm finding as I am telling more and more people about my business plan, the questions are being thrown at me left and right and with each one, little bits of "doubt" start creeping into my mind
. I believe in myself and I believe that I have a valuable service to offer AND I believe that my time is worth a monetary reward...as with ANY service. I believe that my gifts and knowledge have been given to me for a purpose and that I can indeed make my dreams come true.
But I also find with the questions...come opportunity.
A chance to once again state my goals and prove just how needed my services actually are. When I see that gleam
..that nod of understanding, all of my positive beliefs are confirmed once again. I end up welcoming the questions, yes, ask me more...what else can I tell you about my dream??
Where are you going to find clients? What does it all mean? I'm finding as I am telling more and more people about my business plan, the questions are being thrown at me left and right and with each one, little bits of "doubt" start creeping into my mind
. I believe in myself and I believe that I have a valuable service to offer AND I believe that my time is worth a monetary reward...as with ANY service. I believe that my gifts and knowledge have been given to me for a purpose and that I can indeed make my dreams come true. But I also find with the questions...come opportunity.
A chance to once again state my goals and prove just how needed my services actually are. When I see that gleam..that nod of understanding, all of my positive beliefs are confirmed once again. I end up welcoming the questions, yes, ask me more...what else can I tell you about my dream??
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Ah yes, I remember that all too well. It's part of the process. I did get to chuckle (internally... professionalism and all) when asked sarcastically "hows your business going?" and then see jaws drop after I could reply "ah, I probably get one new client a week internationally, which works well at the moment with the other stuff I have on".
Have you thought about joining a local business network, perhaps one specifically for women? I have found their nurturing personalities and genuine care for you as a person as opposed to you as a financial commodity makes transitioning so much easier. A good encouraging network will do wonders if you have the opportunity to join one - even if you're still only part time. Australia has a fab saying for situations like you've outlined... it goes: "She'll be right mate!" |
 
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Deleting my double entry... somehow posted twice!
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Updated 06-23-2009 at 08:27 AM by NZVAs (Double entry - entered twice?) |
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