Wednesday 8 January 2014

Why You Need Fiverr Business Goals and a Plan



Every type of business needs to have some goals and a plan that goes with them. Yes, even a Fiverr business needs goals and a plan. It takes time to develop the two, but it is worth it in the long run. The New Year is the perfect time to look into them, if you haven’t already.

Don’t believe me that you need to do it? Think that because it’s “just $5” you can get away without it. Here are some reasons to plan your Fiverr business goals right now.

Fiverr Business Goals Give You Direction

Sometimes you don’t quite know where you’re going. Why would you if you don’t know what you want your outcome to be? Your business goals will help you decide on the outcome. It could be an increase in revenue or you may decide to focus on new types of gigs. Whatever your Fiverr goals are, you have direction.

Your plan then helps you make that direction clearer. You get the steps that you need follow to make those goals come true.

Stop Wasting Time Doing Unnecessary Tasks

When you have goals and a plan, you will waste less time in your business. You may currently think that you’re working very hard—after all, your time in the day is used up doing something—but is it really helping you? You may be surprised to learn that you’re wasting time doing tasks and steps that aren’t getting you closer to your goals.

Your goals give you the outcome you want, and your plan details the steps you need to take—and only those steps to get you to those goals! If you’re doing anything else, it’s pointless.

Giving You the Motivation to Keep Going

Fiverr businesses often see an influx of orders for a few weeks and then nothing at all for a few weeks. It happens in many forms of freelance businesses, but that doesn’t stop it being demotivating. Knowing your goals and having your plan will help you stay motivated. You will constantly have something to work towards.

It is often worth setting mini goals along the way. They will give you something to constantly work towards, and then celebrate when you reach them. Celebrations give many people the motivation they need because they see that there is some success.

So, still thinking about skipping the goal setting and planning? Your Fiverr business won’t survive well without it. You may make money, but you will lose focus and start doing tasks that you really don’t need to do.

Are you setting Fiverr business goals this year? Why not share your goals with others to keep you accountable and on track.

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