In the June 2008 edition of Director Magazine, Jane Simms highlighted the need for UK Directors to seize the chance to exploit new opportunities in global markets.

I, like her wholeheartedly believe that there are amazing opportunities for even the smallest operator to take advantage of the perspection of UK business in overseas markets.

However, the biggest hurdle that you will have to overcome in doing so is not the red tape, the long distances or even the time differences. No, the biggest hurdle that you will no doubt have to overcome is your own self doubt.

There are 10 simple steps that you can take today to ensure that you take control of these doubts and cast them aside;

1. Decide what you want - get a clear image about what it is that you want

2. Believe that it is possible - in many cases, it is your lack of belief that you stop you from taking the necessary actions to move forward

3. Believe in yourself - if you don't, why should anybody else?

4. Unleash the power of goal setting - set yourself very clearly defined objectives with specific deadlines for achieving them

5. Break it down into smaller objectives - remember the saying, the best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time - break your goal down into smaller milestones - this will provide you with the momentum to keep moving forward

6. Release the brakes - are you holding yourself back from moving forward by being concerned about making mistakes - don't - just go for it and learn from the experience

7. Be willing to pay the price - be clear about what you are prepared to put into any venture - this will be cash/ time/ energy etc

8. Feel the fear - just do it - don't let fear cripple you

9. Ask - if you don't ask, you won't get. If you ask and get a rejection, you are still no worse off. Get into the habit of asking for what you want.

10. Learn - use the feedback that you get to adapt your approach and continue to move forward

Put these 10 steps into action within every area of your business and watch the growth profile - you'll be amazed at the impact!

I'm running a tele-seminar covering these 10 areas in more detail within the next couple of weeks - leave me a comment and I'll send you the link to the recording.



Posted by Tony Lockwood - 18th June 2008

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