My Cookie Lee Jewelry Business Plan Planning

I think that it’s time for me to really move forward with my Cookie Lee Jewelry business and to do that I need a business plan.  So I am utilizing the “10 Questions for a Strong Business Plan” from Julie Anne Jones (copyright Julie Anne Jones, Inc.) and sharing it here.  I believe that the sharing will make me more accountable….well, it has worked before (see Living Room redesign) and stop laughing.

No please, really, stop laughing.

Done?  Thank you.  OK, here goes…..

1)      Do I have a goal for the number of parties I intent to hold each month?  Yes – 4-6

2)      What is my ideal sales month?  I would like to average $600 shows so that my hostesses get the best benefits

3)      Do I have a purpose?  Why am I in business?  I am in business first because I really like the jewelry – without that I know that this would not be successful; secondly I am in business to help support my family and pay for my son to attend college.  I enjoy getting out there and meeting people and helping them to start their own business or to just have fun with friends and get great jewelry!

4)      Do I have a set schedule for my business?  No, I have a vague schedule, but it is not set in stone.  On a scale of 1-10, how well do I stay on track in committing to my schedule? When I use a schedule, I am an 8.

5)      Implementation: On a scale of 1-10, how well do I practice and implement what I learn?  8  What practices have I put off implementing the I KNOW will bring me greater results?  PHONE CALLS, I need to schedule and implement the plan for making phone calls.

6)      Do I make excuses for not applying energy to my business?  No  What are the excuses costing me?  I have really been working hard on my Cookie Lee Jewelry business for the last few months and am carrying that momentum forward in the new year.

7)      On a scale of 1-10, how well do I follow through with my agreements? 9 Am I of my word? Yes  What will I change?  I will not make a commitment unless I can keep it.

8)      Am I fearful of failure or rejection?  Yes, I think that everyone has some fear of failure or rejection.  Have I searched for the limiting beliefs that block me from succeeding?  Yes and I am now working on outloud positive self talk and positive thinking. 

9)      Do I know my goals for this week?  Yes and I will publish my weekly goals on Facebook or my blog.  This week’s goals are to make 10 phone calls to invite women to book a home or office show and to ensure that I return all phone calls within 24 hours.

10)   What is my action plan?  What will I do to make these weekly goals a reality?  I will write down each message that comes in and not assume that I can remember them without noting the date/time of the call.  I will make the list of the 10 calls to make and set the time aside on Wednesday to make those calls.  I will do this every Wednesday.

So there is the beginning of my Business Plan for 2012.  Please share with me your thoughts and if you do any business planning for your business.