How to Build (and Keep) Momentum With Your Business

August 7, 2014 by Thomas von Ahn

If you can count on anything in the business world, it's that nothing will ever stay the same for very long. This is one of the biggest challenges you'll have to face as a business owner; if your business environment is constantly changing, how can you stay adaptable and continue building momentum through all of these changes?

Here is a brief list of tips on how you can keep the momentum going through any changes that come your way to achieve your goals:

• Outline your priorities. Come up with a list of six or so areas of your life and work that you want to prioritize. This could be something like sales, family, health, networking, finances, etc; any area of your life or business that is important. These priorities should be somewhat different from each other, yet all contribute to the overall health of your business.
• Decide on an action to take in one area every day. Let's say it's Monday, and you want to accomplish one major goal for that day. Look at one of your priorities and take action. If one of your priorities is sales, you could call or email at least one new potential client. For health, you could reserve a certain amount of time for exercise. Simple actions like that.
• Make a schedule of those actions. Try to get yourself into a routine so that every day, no matter what, you're taking action on at least one of your biggest priorities. Even when the environment surrounding your business changes, you'll still be able to stay on track by following this routine.
• Follow this plan. This method for staying on track even in a changing work environment is extremely simple, but it works. You'll be able to continue to build momentum even in the most hectic times of change for your business.

Not only does this routine help you to continue to build and maintain momentum in your business, but it's also a great way to make sure you're touching on every area of importance in your life every single week. It'll help you to maintain more balance in your life.

Try out this method for a couple weeks, and see how it benefits you and your business!

Watch out elephants! This slayer of business challenges comes with 30 years of record breaking sales, marketing, operations, training and leadership experience . He has worked face-to-face with 100’s of small business owners as well as large firms. His love of creating, communicating, developing and executing results for clients shines with each project, publication and training event. His entrepreneurial spirit, passion, industry experience, education, problem-solving prowess, charismatic personality and been-there-done that attitude leads his client focused approach.

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About Thomas von Ahn

With more than 30 years of experience in B2B sales across various industries, Thomas has unique insight into both the offline and online sales sphere. It was during his time in the trenches that Thomas noticed a recurring theme: Though business owners are knowledgeable about their craft or trade, they often struggle to market and sell to their prospects. This realization is what prompted Thomas and his now business partner, Christine, to bring Viral Solutions to life. Since starting the company, Thomas has been able to assist countless business owners in developing a solid marketing plan based upon sound marketing strategy, then assigning the marketing tactics to a team of talented employees, and, finally, watching those actions unfold—his true passion.

Though Viral Solutions is on Thomas’ mind 24/7, he does occasionally take a break to cheer on the Green Bay Packers and enjoy his adopted home of Wisconsin. Much of his family also works at Viral Solutions, and this closeness with family and employees is the cornerstone of the Viral Solutions culture.