Reinventing Yourself for a New Business Venture

By Andrew Ekwang

You probably been in a number of business ventures, successfully built some and failed at some or drawn a few business plans and executed non, or even more interestingly stack in the employment rat race and all on your mind is you need to implement that business idea that keeps you awake all night.  When in such a state you can’t help feeling blue and sometimes stranded.  You then need a self re-invention to move on from this state to a state that motivates you to act.

Making a decision to pursue a different path in your life is easy. Getting beyond that point and actually making the transition is, without a doubt the hardest part.  There are a few things you will need to keep in mind as you work your way during this transition:

1       1.       Build a strong support system

Surround yourself with entrepreneurs who are building their businesses passionately and others people who are on their way there to boost your spirit. Share with them so some will hold you accountable to deliver, others will support and advice you along the way as you reinvent yourself.  If need be get mentors or a coach to guide you. This will pull you out of your shell of feeling blue to start seeing opportunities on a fresh page.

2      2.       Evaluate your strength and skills

No one knows you better than yourself and no one can stop you if you want something badly and willing to do all that it takes. List all your business skills and qualifications that you currently have or prior had and determine which ones can act as hands on skills for this new venture you are pursuing see how they can be realigned. Determine which new skills you need to learn or improve so you are in the right footing for this new venture – be prepared to learn all it takes.

3     3.       Clarify your personal vision

You know you have a vision and a mission statement for the business you intend to build, you so passionate about it now that you are rejuvenating your entrepreneurial energy.  Now is the best time to differentiate your personal vision and that of the business venture- and understand the ones that do match so you cannot get lost along the way as you build your dream company.

4     4.       List your priorities

Be clear about what’s important to you now, for the future and what you value most.  Now you know what’s top on the list because it’s important and you know which ones on the list you can do fast while you can still maintain your work-life balance – swing to action and start registering success and remember success breeds success however small.

5    5.       Update it on your daily calendar

Timing is everything – you must have heard this time and again.  Scan the market often and keep action points on your calendar. Keep in consistent communication with your network so you know when’s the right time to close which action point and ensure your transition is as seamless as possible.

While executing all these, be prepared for downturns and negative energy from some people and be ready to ask for help along the way – trust me you’ll need it.

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