How successful is YOUR colour, style or image business so far?
I’ve been receiving lots of emails over the festive season from consultants who have seen great success in their business during 2009 - remember, this has been touted as a year of ‘recession’…
If you’ve not been so fortunate, you might like to take inspiration from these ladies who just got up off their butt and took some action to ensure the success of their business.
This first one is from Jane who lives on the south coast of England. She completed our Colour in a Box training course about two years ago:
“Thought I’d let you know that business is going well for me; growing with confidence all the time and often replay your words in my head, Kim, ”it’s about what we SEE in the mirror” when faced with those ’unique’ colourings! ” Jane, UK
My reply: “I am so glad to hear that you are doing so well with your business. There are several ladies like yourself writing in at the moment to say how well their business is doing but I also know from the deafening silence elsewhere that many are just hiding behind the curtains waiting for the recession to miraculously go away. What a waste! They could be out there, changing lives, increasing someone else’s confidence (never mind their own), and earning good money! It’s only those who have the get-up-and-go like you that move on, so very well done! Sharing your successes is such a major part of being in a solo business so keep emailing me.” Kim
“Thanks Kim… you’re absolutely right, clients don’t just drop through the letterbox - you have to get out there and be seen, build relationships and trust and then the business starts to come your way. For me, the most important thing is ENJOYING the ride, something I need to remind myself of sometimes, given the ‘perfectionist’ in me! Lots of plans for the New Year, as I’m sure you have… enjoy!” Jane, UK
The second one is from Judith who came to a face-to-face Colour Analysis course here with me in February 2009:
“Everyone told me that I was mad to set up business earlier this year, but actually I have done quite well, especially given the constant doom and gloom about the economy and everything else! I have started doing cosmetics parties (I also sell some jewellery as well) and they are very popular and I am getting to meet loads of ladies, getting known and getting business! I have lots of plans for next year - I think you have to be really focused and keep getting out there.” Judith, UK
My reply: “I’m so glad to hear that your business is doing well but then I expected that you would do very well. You’re focused, determined and business-minded so you just couldn’t fail. It’s such a pity that there are so many other so-called consultants out there who have just taken to hiding behind the curtains while this so-called recession fades away. But then, that has created more work for you. Well done!” Kim
What about YOUR business plans for the New Year?
Do you have any plans at all?
If not, then maybe this is the time to start thinking about what you want from your business in 2010?
