In the last year, we have seen a global change in social and business values. This Divine Shift™ is making entrepreneurs rethink their business strategies to ensure the success of their companies through these changing times. As a conscious entrepreneur, you are probably familiar with refining your offerings as you strive to keep your products and services in alignment with your passions. However, as you know, like business itself, strategy shifts involve a level of risk because it affects not only your livelihood but your personal and financial investment.
Although in some instances, it may be very clear when a shift is needed, in others, it is not so obvious. Here are a few signs that you may need to consider making a change in your business strategy:
As you begin exploring your next move, it is important to fully think through the options and attempt to minimize risk. Start by researching the market, identifying your audience (target market), their purchase drivers and your company’s differentiators. In order to best serve your customers, you must know where they are, what they care about, and what they need and want.
Next, begin to dig into the specific area you are wanting to address and ask yourself two questions:
Spend some time brainstorming and really thinking through these areas. Consider people, processes, products and everything in between. A SWOT analysis can be an impactful way to identify where your company excels, any weaknesses or opportunities you may have, and threats in the business landscape that you have not yet considered. You may also try conducting a problem-solution-value analysis here to build upon your areas of opportunity.
Now, set your vision and make it an intention. Before you can put together a plan, you must know where you are wanting to go and believe you can get there. This is a very important component that cannot be overlooked. If you have a personal purpose statement, you might also bring it into consideration at this time.
Finally, after you have defined why you need to make a strategy shift and where you want to go, it’s time to put together your plan.
Execution is a very important step; however, many companies have the tendency to jump directly into execution without doing the proper prep work. The prep work will decrease your risk and make you feel for confident about making a well-informed decision.
It is important to note that there may be times where your business needs to make a quick, smart strategic shift. During these circumstances, you may not have the luxury of time. However, you should still give some thought to these three areas.
There is a huge difference between changing your digital website copy versus expanding into a new market. The time spent on the decision should vary accordingly. The more risk involved, the more thought you should invest.
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