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Welcome to…. RI Module 409 : Business Development. Course Objectives:. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: define the difference between a goal and an activity. formulate an effective and measurable business plan. Course Objectives:.
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Welcome to….. RI Module 409: Business Development
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: • define the difference between a goal and an activity. • formulate an effective and measurable business plan.
Course Objectives: • determine when a personal assistant is needed, develop a budget for hiring, and develop a job description for an assistant • identify professional networking opportunities • identify ways to retain current clients and make them permanent, i.e. “clients for life”.
Building a Positive Professional Image: *Show consideration *Self-confidence *Communication
A Mission Statement Allows You To: • 1. Examine your innermost thoughts & feelings • 2. Clarify the purpose of your life • 3. Identify what’s really important to you---in your business and your personal life
Setting Goals: “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”
Short-Term Goals: • Achievable • Measurable • Deadline-oriented • Compatible with long-term goal • Should be in writing
Long-term Goals Require Decisions Regarding: • Money • Hours of work • Sacrifices • Relationships • Health & recreation • Other time commitments (volunteer work, etc.) • Spiritual needs
A Successful Business Plan Includes: • Goals • Objectives • Action Plans • Daily Actions • Personal Promotion Plan • Budget
My Five Business Goals Are: • Write them down on Page 14
Write Short-term Goals and Action Plans for Your Top Two Goals Starting on Page 16
After Class, Complete the Balance of Your Goal Writing • Constantly Evaluate Your Goals • Ask yourself: What have I found to be the toughest aspect of writing and sticking to goals? • What can I do to overcome this obstacle?
Complete Your Financial Analysis Beginning on page 20 If you completed it prior to attending class, give yourself a well-deserved break!
What Did You Learn from Completing the Financial Information?
Business Sources and Networking • Identifying your SOI---Sphere of Influence!
My Top Three SOIs Are: 1. 2. 3. (enter them on page 28)
The “Dream List” of Tasks for a Personal Assistant include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Questions to Answer Regarding a Personal Assistant • Full or part-time? • Activities to perform? • Skill sets required? • Resident in office or virtual? • How to compensate? • Time/patience to train? • Write out a job description
Benefits of Working as a Team: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Detriments of Working as a Team: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Projected Annual Income Goal Projected income goal $____________ divided by 12 = $__________ average per month to reach my goal. Each month, I must sell ____ # of homes (sides) at an average sales price of $___________ in order to meet my monthly projected income of $_____________.
Determining the Cost of a Transaction Side Last year’s expenses divided by the number of transaction sides you did (one side per listing; one side per sale) Example: $36,000 expenses divided by 20 sides = $1,800 cost per side
Projecting Income and Closed Transaction Goal • Use last year’s production as a “benchmark” a. Last year’s income _________ (a) b. # of closings last year _______ (b) c. __________ (a) divided by _______(b) Equals _________________ (Average Income Per Closing)
Projecting Income and Closed Transaction Goal • Estimate the number of closings necessary to meet next year’s income goals a. Income desired ____________ (a) b. Average Income Per Closing __________(b) c. __________ (a) divided by ____________(b) Equals _________________ (Total Number of Closings Needed to Reach My goal)
Finalizing Your Business Plan ---on page 42
Your Daily Planner Question: What do you use and how is it working?
Your “To Do” List ---on page 44
Name Three Steps You’ll Take to Implement What You’ve Learned Today: 1. 2. 3.