One day, someone is going to ask about YOUR BUSINESS and INNOVATION, instead of grasping at straws, we are going to make sure you know what to say.

Why is it free? 

Because EntreCorporate has a purpose and that is to make Africa innovative. Innovation rises and falls on leadership, that’s why they believe it’s important to train African Business leaders on what innovation is and why it’s vital to taking their business development to the next level. 

Our good friends have developed short audio clips [Less than 5 minutes] to tackle many pressing questions that executives have on innovation, including;

• - What is innovation?
• - Why is innovation such a big deal?
• - How will innovation make my company more money?
• - Why do I need to innovate if I am not a technology company?
• - How important is innovation to my leadership mandate?
• - Are my employees/subordinates even capable of innovation?

By the end of this short series, you will never be left looking puzzled if someone asks, “how innovative is your company?” When there’s a discussion on innovation, you will be able to add your two cents confidently.
 
While this isn’t a comprehensive course on innovation, it’s a good place to begin. It’s free and it’s 5 minutes a day- what excuse do you have for not trying it out? None! 

To register now click here

It is so important in business to have FOCUS and to know where you are going all of the time.  Too many of us, well.....about 95% of us spend our lives performing acts of randomness as we go through life.

By having a clear 1 year goal all the time clearly in your mind you will always know what you should be doing and will start actively taking steps both consciously and subconsciously towards that goal.

Don't spend another day misdirected.

It is very important that you get a clear picture of your 1 year goal.  Here are 5 steps to getting a clear 1 year goal:

1.Think carefully about what you want to achieve 1 year from today.  Close your eyes and picture yourself having already achieved this goal in as much detail as possible.  If you are not sure what you want to achieve, force yourself to sit down and think about it.  Get clarity on where you are going and get a clear picture of it.  Your goal may be to make more money, to be more happy, to double your business, to get married, to be healthier etc.

2.Once you have a clear picture of yourself 1 year from today, you need to write down a 1 line sentence that describes your goal.  This sentence must be specific and measurable not vague.  Rather say...."I want to have $100,000 saved by Date" rather than "I want to have more money"

3.Once you have decided on your goal phrase, write it down on a piece of paper and stick it on the mirror on your bathroom! (or on the back of your toilet door)

4.Every day, read your goal and picture yourself already having achieved this goal clearly in your mind.  This process is really important as it will help you focus your thoughts and actions for the day in line with this mental picture.

5.Whenever you get stressed, flustered, confused or overwhelmed, remember your 1 year goal and get excited!!

We hope this week's tip serves you

About The Authors


Brendan and Sally Palmer
Business Consultants | Authors | Speakers | Coaches | Motivator
Twitter: @SabreBusinessW

We are a husband and wife team who are passionate about teaching and inspiring people in business to become more successful.

 Be Cool ! Be Great ! Be Alive !

About The Authors


Brendan and Sally Palmer
Business Consultants | Authors | Speakers | Coaches | Motivator
Twitter: @SabreBusinessW

We are a husband and wife team who are passionate about teaching and inspiring people in business to become more successful.

 Be Cool ! Be Great ! Be Alive !

I wonder if you have had a chance to take a look at our project - Zimnovators. 

Zimnovators is a platform where we profile young successful Zimbabwean innovators. The intention was to inspire the ordinary Zimbabwean to start their own business. I found while working on this project that I myself was inspired by the sheer determination of the profiled innovators, against all odds. It just reminded me that it would be a tragedy if any person did not have the courage to follow their dreams of starting a business. 

While listening to Marie Forleo, I heard her say the most amazing thing - "Everything is figure-out-able" This is the very reason why you should start your business today. This is the alternative mindset that can make you a successful entrepreneur.

Here are some examples for you to take a look at.

1. Your problem: Financing your business

Example Solution: If you find yourself without enough money for your business idea you could work for it an save, borrow from your friend, bootstrap or even barter trade.
Further reading on solutions, click here.

2. Your problem: What business to start

Example solution: Maybe you have money but do not have any business ideas, you could look at your passions, your skills or look at your community and figure out how to make something easier. You could even be an investor in other people's visions. 
Further reading on solutions, click here or here.

3. Your problem: Fear of failure.

Example solution: You could hold on to your day job until it starts generating the income that you are comfortable with. You could also develop your entrepreneur mindset by studying more about entrepreneurship  or getting a mentor.

"You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win." -Zig Ziglar


I could write a thick book with reasons not to start a business and ways to deal with those obstacles. The point is you have to realize there is not one obstacle you cannot handle. There is always a solution, an alternative. That is why you must start your business and start it today.

Be inspired! 

About The Author


Vongai C Mudzamba 
Co-Founder Zimbabwe Entrepreneur Zone
Twitter: @vongzie


I am and always will be inspired to inspire.