Why

September 27, 2010 Written by Frances Schagen

Chris Guillebeau asks “Why do we do the things we do? What’s the point? What are we working towards?”

Simon Sinek has a great TED talk about how nailing the ‘Why ‘ of your business will help you be more successful.

This is where you drill down to your passion, where you choose what you are doing with your life, where you understand that you are doing this for a reason other than money.  That’s where the passion comes into it.

This blog isn’t about “providing actionable business advice for small business owners… blah, blah, blah”

I write this blog, run my businesses and spend my time and energy because:

I want the world to be a better place.

Small business is the economic engine of the world.

Small business owners need a whole array of skills to make their business easier.

Successful business owners have the means and a vested interest in making their communities and the world a better place.

If I can help small business owners make their businesses more successful, the world will become a better place.

Want to join me?

Do It, Know Where You Are Going
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