What Should You Do Next in Your Business to Level Up?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Have you taken the time to write out your vision and mission with clearly defined goals and ways to measure how you’re achieving them for your business?
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- A.
  Yes, it’s a living document.
- B.
  Yes, but I'm not confident with it.
- C.
  We’ve got something written, but no one ever looks at it.
- D.
  No, but we probably should.
2.
What’s your favorite social media platform to get new clients?
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- A.
  Instagram
- B.
  LinkedIn
- C.
  TikTok
- D.
  Facebook
- E.
  All of Them!
- F.
  I Don't Really Know....
3.
Which statement best describes your business right now?
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- A.
  I have a business idea, but not sure where to start.
- B.
  We are in the early stages and need to build out the foundations.
- C.
  All over the place. We need systems and organization to grow.
- D.
  A specific problem keeps cropping up and it’s holding back potential business growth.
- E.
  We have several business growth opportunities – we need to decide which one to take.
- F.
  We’re ready to take our business to the next level but I need help figuring out the strategy to take our next steps.
4.
Has your company completed a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis to determine areas of success as well as areas of concern?
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- A.
  Yes, we did an in-depth analysis within the last 3 years.
- B.
  Yes, but our business has changed a lot since then.
- C.
  No, but if it’s not on the books for this year it should be.
- D.
  Not sure what this is?
5.
Are you currently tracking metrics in your business (like social media leads, clients who have booked sales calls, etc.)?
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- A.
  Did someone say metrics? We love to track all the metrics, it’s how we decide our quarterly goals.
- B.
  We track metrics, but I don’t know how to use them to improve my business.
- C.
  We track some metrics, but it’s hard to be consistent
- D.
  Not yet, I know we need to do this though.
6.
Which statement best describes your current business situation?
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- A.
  We are brand new and have not started making income yet.
- B.
  We are fairly new and figuring out the most cost efficient ways to do things.
- C.
  We’re functional, but there’s a significant gap between where we are and where we want to be.
- D.
  Business is going well and we’ve got extra cash in reserve.
- E.
  We’ve got cash in reserve and systems in place, we’re ready to take things to the next level.
7.
How long have you owned your current business?
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- A.
  It’s still in the planning phases
- B.
  We’re off and running, but it’s still new
- C.
  1 - 2 years
- D.
  2 - 4 years
- E.
  4 - 6 years
- F.
  Over 6 years
8.
Have you ever worked with a business coach or consultant before?
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- A.
  Yes, I’ve worked with a coach and they were super helpful!
- B.
  I’ve tried working with a coach, but they weren’t very helpful.
- C.
  I’ve thought about it, but haven’t made the leap yet.
- D.
  No thanks. Why would I need to do that?
9.
What’s your biggest business goal?
- A.
  Turn a profit, finally
- B.
  Consistently make 4 figures and above
- C.
  Level up to 5 figures per month
- D.
  Make a million dollars
- E.
  To take over the world in your genre

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Congratulations! You’re ready to Build!
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Based on your quiz responses, it looks like you’re currently in the building stage of your business journey. This means that you’re planning and forming the foundations for success. And that you need guidance to start off right.It’s time to review your business plan and get clear on the foundations of your business.While you’ve set yourself up to capitalize on an opportunity – be clear about the outcome you’re looking for first. And be ready to confidently jump in feet first!3 Business Strategy Tips1. Identify Your Ideal ClientThink of this person in your entire branding and marketing planning.You'll have much more clarity on the type of offers will be most profitable and how you will communicate them to your audience.You’ll end up with a clearer vision for your business. And understand which ideas to focus your time and money on.2. Identify What You Do and What Sets You ApartBeing able to clearly communicate what you do, builds confidence and the ability to sell with more ease. When you start giving value and solving problems for others, you are doing your ideal clients a favor by sharing your products/services. You should be able to clearly communicate this to your ideal audience.What sets you apart? In the marketing world we call this a unique selling proposition. What makes you unique? Why would someone buy from you versus the competition?3. Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable.Once you determine the information above, it’s time to start taking "messy" action. Start to do the work BEFORE you have all the answers, learn as you go instead of stalling until you feel "ready".We hope that those tips provide you with valuable advice and inspiration! And here’s a gift to get started, a FREE downloadable (you don’t even need to opt-in for)! It’s Nancy’s 100-List checklist for starting an online business which covers all the things you need to make sure you’re doing to optimize your success.We really appreciate you taking the time to answer the questions and share your insights. We promise to share info with you to help you, so keep your eyes on your emails for more tips and resources coming your way over the next few days!Download your 100-List checklist for starting an online business.HEREAnd check your email inbox for more support from us to help you build a successful business!Additional Ways to Learn:1. Check out our podcasts. Nancy's Podcast: Entrepreneur Rescue MissionScott's Podcast: Networking and Marketing Made Simple2. Follow us on LinkedIn. Follow us for regular tips and tricks to beef up your business strategy.Scott Nancy3. Hop on a free 15 minute discovery call with us! We’ll provide you with a whole bunch of clarity and at least one or two ways to bring your business closer to your vision!And be sure to check your inbox, because we’ll be sending you other valuable resources!
2.
Congratulations, you are.....Ready to Grow!
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Based on your responses, it looks like you are currently in the stage of your business where you’re growing. This means that you have already achieved some significant milestones but still have room for growth and development.Here are a few tips to help you exactly where you’re at:1. Niche Down.Check to make sure your niche is detailed enough. You should be aiming to be the go-to leader that people think of in your industry.2. Outline Your Clients Sales JourneyConsider the entire sales journey you want to take your clients on and funnel them with that goal in mind, from freebies to paid programs.3. Get Consistent on Social MediaChoose your primary social media platform where you will spend the time to not only create and post content but also engage with potential clients.And here’s a gift to get started, a FREE downloadable you don’t even need to opt-in for! It’s Nancy’s Social Media Growth Planner which covers all the things you need to make sure you’re doing online to optimize your ability to get new leads on repeat without wasting your valuable time.Download your Social Media Growth Planner now!HEREWe're Scott and Nancy, and we've been in the same shoes as you - struggling to build a successful online business. But after years of trial and error, we've cracked the code to creating a thriving small and mighty business that operates with low overhead, a small team, and high profits. And the best part? We only work three days a week!We know how frustrating it can be to listen to business "experts" who give you vague advice without any concrete steps on how to actually succeed. That's why we created the Expert Authority Program, the program we wish we had when we were starting out.Our program is a mastermind/coaching hybrid that provides you with the accountability, community, and guidance you need to reach your business goals. With weekly group coaching calls and quarterly one-on-one coaching sessions, you'll walk away with a tangible action plan that sets you up for success.Whether you're looking to scale up your operations, expand your customer base, or take your business in a new direction, we're here to support you every step of the way. Join us and build the small and mighty business of your dreams that not only brings in profits but is also fulfilling.Additional Ways to Learn:1. Check out our podcasts. Nancy's Podcast: Entrepreneur Rescue MissionScott's Podcast: Networking and Marketing Made Simple2. Follow us on LinkedIn. Follow us for regular tips and tricks to beef up your business strategy.Scott Nancy3. Hop on a free 15 minute discovery call with us! Want to learn more about the Expert Authority Program? Click the button below!And be sure to check your inbox, because we’ll be sending you other valuable resources!
3.
Congratulations, you are....... Ready to Scale!
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Based on your responses, it looks like you are currently in the scaling stage of your successful business growth journey. This means that while you’ve already achieved significant milestones, you still see room for growth and development.Here are a few tips to help you exactly where you’re at:1. Create a List of Things to DelegateStart making a list of all that you can delegate in each area of your business when it comes to Operations, Financial, Marketing and Sales.2. Create Systems and Standard Operating ProceduresCreate a hiring process in your business, start to create Standard Operating Procedures and ensure you have key systems in place so you are able to grow and scale.3. Become the Thought LeaderIncrease your visibility and become the go to expert, it’s time to think about writing a book and starting a podcast to take your business to the next level (if you haven’t already).Hi, we are Scott and Nancy and we have spent the last 6 years growing our online businesses from the ground up. After hiring countless team members and marketing firms, we decided to take the fate of our business in our own hands. We have built the small and mighty business of our dreams, which operates with low overhead, a small team, multiple streams of income and high margin..... we also do it all working only 3 days a week. We were tired of all these online "gurus" and business coaches telling you what you need to do, but leaving out the "how". So we created the Expert Authority Program, the program that we always wish we had. A mastermind/coaching program hybrid, that includes accountability, community, weekly group coaching calls, quarterly one on one coaching calls where you walk away with a tangible action plan with a path for success in your business. One that is not only profitable, but also so fulfilling.Whether you're looking to scale up your operations, expand your customer base, or take your business in a new direction, we’re here to support you.Additional Ways to Learn:1. Check out our podcasts. Nancy's Podcast: Entrepreneur Rescue MissionScott's Podcast: Networking and Marketing Made Simple2. Follow us on LinkedIn. Follow us for regular tips and tricks to beef up your business strategy.Scott Nancy3. Hop on a free 15 minute discovery call with us! If you would like to learn more about our Expert Authority Program, click the button below to book a call.And be sure to check your inbox, because we’ll be sending you other valuable resources!

What Should You Do Next in Your Business to Level Up?

You can gain more clients (and revenue), no matter where you are in business. But it can be hard to know what steps to take next. Take this assessment to find out if you’re on track to scale up and how to do exactly that!

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