Business Proposal

Business Proposal

The following is a business proposal designed by W. Diane Van Zwol, R.N., B.A. (Honors), M.A., Certified Counselor and Web Designer, to represent a 'sample' business proposal for a new business. Depending upon the type of business that one proposes to develop, the steps that must be taken will vary and become increasingly complex.


A Business Plan For An International Home

Step One - A Realistic Vision

The establishment of an international home would appear to be a realistic vision.
A problem arises here immediately with the realization that the project is too large in scope. It will need to be defined much more clearly in order to become truly realistic. For instance, what does one mean by stating an international home? What does one intend to accomplish?

Step Two - Define the Purpose

The purpose of this project will be to establish an international home for any person who may be in need of assistance.

Obviously, this is a great idea and while it is also a realistic proposition, it still must be defined more accurately simply because it is still too large and too broad in scope to be truly feasible. It would be very unrealistic to assume that any single person can assist everyone in need of assistance.

Step Three - Clarify Specific Goals

Visualize what you expect to accomplish by examining these four goals. As the potential business owner and developer, what is your personal preference? In order for you to succeed, this project has to be something that you really want to do. If you are prepared to put your heart and your soul into your new business, you will probably succeed.

Conversion

Conversion

The Mystery of 'Conversion'

Are you aware that 'conversion' has to do with transition or change?
Did you realize that 'conversion' has a multiplicity of aspects to it?
Perhaps you might like to know how 'conversion' can affect your personal life and business.

Defining the word 'conversion'

One of the complexities and part of the beauty of language has to do with the multiplicity of possible interpretations of words, with different contextual signification. The word 'conversion' is not exempt from this conundrum of possible meanings. The variety of possible meanings can be of major signification in both our personal lives and in our attitude to and the management of our businesses.

For example, consider this.

1. In terms of religious belief or practice, 'conversion' constitutes a shift in a definite direction and the adoption of new and different patterns of action or behavior, related to that transition.

2. With respect to logic or mathematics, including fractions, there is a seeking for and an obtaining of what would be referred to as the 'converse' or a reversal of order, relation or action.

3. 'Conversion' can also mean something is simply changed from one thing to another, for example, monetary transaction between countries with varying rates of currency.

While these are only some of the possible meanings with respect to the word 'conversion', each one in turn, can affect a person or a business, in a positive or a negative direction. Ideally, the transition is one that is favorable or positive in terms of its results for the person or business involved.

Not all 'conversion' experiences are good 'conversion' experiences even though change is involved. Being open to 'conversion' and the transition involved with it, is extremely important in one's personal life and in a business.

A business that cannot 'go with the flow', so to speak becomes 'fixed' and 'rigid' or 'frozen' in time, even while time itself always tends to move forward.

Have you ever seen time move backwards? That just does not happen. Then why should we, either on a personal plane or from a business perspective?

Expose on Truth (continued)

Part Two - Truth and the Establishment of a Solid Business

1. Truth and Relationship Building

It is your personal integrity that determines your long term credibility and the credibilty of your business. Many people will walk away from a business, simply because someone working there, proves to lack personal integrity. That is something that may not be or may be immediately reflected on an entire business operation. But, if you are known to deal with others on the basis of truth, you will be known to be a credible person and your business will reflect that credibility. Even if the business that you and others leave, does not have credibility any longer, hopefully, you will still be known for your personal integrity, based upon truth in principle and practise. At a later time, you will find that those who respect you, will still be open to your guidance and leading, as well as your friendship. They may even assist you, as you re-build your business, but then you can build it your way in your time. You will succeed.

2. Truth and Business Development

Business development involves a multiplicity of choices and an infinite number of possible pathways that one might take. Choices based upon untruth will ultimately lead in a direction that could bring about a potential disaster in the end. That could mean the end of your business as such, and that could also affect you and your family members on a personal level. Consider carefully the choices that you make and ask yourself, on a regular basis, if these choices are ultimately based on truth. If they are not based upon truth, then you really do not want to proceed in that direction. They are not the right choices for you to make. Choose another pathway, one that is based upon truth. That way you know that you are guaranteed to succeed in the long run.

3. Truth and Basic Business Principles

There are basic business principles that can be applied to any business and these are effective principles practised by many successful entrepreneurs. By taking a business course on almost any level, ie. business college, university or even other courses, eg. online business courses etc., one can learn about simple, elementary business principles that work. The reason that they do work, is because they are tried, tested, and true. They are ultimately based upon truth. Should you get involved in any way, with any teaching organization or company that does not base their business principles or practises upon truth, you and your company could be affected in a negative direction, or be perceived in a negative light. Seek to learn on a regular basis, but make certain that what you are learning has a basic foundation and pattern of truth. Again, you will succeed.

4. Truth and Problem Resolution

In taking a closer look at any kind of a business problems, there are several ways to looking at them, in terms of effective resolution. If the goal is not to effective resolution, then it is ultimately just a waste of one's time to do problem solving. Problems can be considered as challenges to be tackled. Or they can be considered as potential learning experiences, or as models for further development of effective problem resolution. One very important aspect of resolution has to do with perception. In other words, does one person see white and the other see black? Does one perceive in terms of western tradition or in terms of eastern tradition? Does it really make a difference? Yes, it does, particularly if one side is based upon acknowledgment of truth and reality, while the other is based upon untruth and lack of acknowledgement of the problem. Toss the issue into the 'void' and it simply does not exist? If the problem is not going to be acknowledged, there is no resolution needed? Ignore it and it will go away? No, that is simply non-resolution and what can be referred to as the 'avoidance-avoidance approach' to problem solving. That is totally unacceptable in the business world. In the tried and true, successful, entrepreneurial business world, problems are acknowledged in truth and dealt with accordingly, in order to achieve effective resolution.

Do you have problems in your business, for which you are seeking an effective resolution?

Perhaps there is a simple solution or an answer for you, based on truth?

Expose On Truth

Expose On Truth

Part One - Truth and Your Business

Truth is the single most important principle of your business.

Building a business on truth, guarantees the success of your business.

Truth immediately establishes your business credibility.


1. Truth and Identity Issues

Imagine for a moment being confronted by an individual, who has suddenly taken over your identity either in terms of your business, your projects or on a more personal level, as you, the owner of your business. Consider the possible future implications of such a scenario.

2. Truth and Harassment Issues

Imagine having a confrontation with someone who is openly harassing you, only to be charged with or accused of harassing the person who is actually doing the harassment. "That absolutely did not happen," you are told in no uncertain terms, when you attempt to defend yourself. Consider the ramifications with respect to the company that you represent.

3. Truth and Misappropriation Issues

Imagine having established a home based business with an 'open door' policy for others, only to find out that you are being wrongly accused of stealing from other people in your business. Consider what this could mean for the future of your business.

4. Truth and Extortion Issues

Imagine being involved with and/or establishing a teaching/learning program for others, only to be told that you are only a 'friend' who is 'eligible' for 'further training', if you turn over an open business bank account to those who have been supposedly 'training' or 'helping' you to get your business established. Consider the possible long term effects of such a relationship.

5. Truth and Health Issues

Imagine participating in or hosting a special event, only to be accused of having caused everyone present to become ill because of the water or food that was being served. Imagine what the implications of this would be for you and your business down the road.

A Double Diamond Dreamer (Poetry)

A Double Diamond Dreamer

A double diamond dreamer, one who finds
The wondrous heights of joy, a path that winds,
Beyond mere realm of hope's reality,
Surpassing any simple fantasy.
A double diamond dreamer stands inspired,
With hopes and dreams beyond the faint or tired,
With knowing far beyond that of man's will,
With comfort from our God who says, "Be still."
A double diamond dreamer sees those dreams
As if accomplished, even though it seems
The dreams are still impossiblity,
In terms of something that can ever be.
A double diamond dreamer takes a thought
And places it where dreamers really ought,
In other words, beyond the realm of man,
And sees it as a part of God's true plan.
The double diamond dreamer sets a goal,
In spite of seeing part and not the whole,
And builds upon that double dream each day,
Instead of simply dreaming it away.
A double diamond dreamer dreams of love,
And knows that God can work from up above,
To make a single dream a double dream,
A double portion promised, is His scheme.

W. Diane Van Zwol
Copyright 2005

A Double Diamond Dreamer

A Double Diamond Dreamer

You can be a double diamond dreamer!

Every single one of us was born with the capacity to dream, but why is it that some dream dreams and they never become a reality, while others dream dreams that do become a reality?

Is it because the one dreams one dreams as 'single' dream and the other dreams one dreams as a 'double' dream?

Perhaps one sees just the top of the diamond, while the other sees the other half as well, in other words, sees it completely with its reflection included as part of a whole?

Bring your dreams into reality by learning how to dream in a new way!

Building Relationships

Building Relationships

Begin To See Yourself As A Relationship Builder!

Ever wonder why that is so important?

Successful businesses are built by establishing and maintaining good, solid relationships with other people. You can begin to build your new business by simply starting to construct healthy, positive relationships with other people around you. Building appropriate business relationships will take more than a little bit of work and effort on your part. It could be the beginning of the work of a lifetime!

If you are willing to do the work of building successful relationships with other people, then you will more than likely succeed in business as well.


Quality Tips For Serious Relationship Builders Only

1. Did you just smile? Perhaps you could have, would have or should have smiled? Did you just build or destroy your own business relationship credibility with your smile or failure to smile? A smile costs nothing and can mean so much to so many people. What it says is, "I like you," or "I trust you," or even, "I would be more than happy to do business with you." Better still, do you or does your business wear 'a happy face'?

2. Are you dressed appropriately for business today? Maybe you thought it was the single most important thing that you could do, didn't think it mattered much, or maybe you didn't think about it at all? First impressions really do count, so is it 'a blue jean day' or 'a business dress code day'? You decide and dress accordingly for success.

3. Do you treat others with respect? If you do, you will gain the respect of others. If you do not, you will lose their respect and it will be reflected in your business. People may not always deserve your respect, but if you treat them with respect, whether they deserve it or not, they might surprise you and try to become worthy of your respect.

4. Is there something new, different and exciting about what you and your business have to offer to others? Maybe they just cannot pin point what it is and it gains their attention, as well as their curiosity? Does it intrigue them or does it frighten them away?

5. Does your attitude to your own business reflect something that would attract you to it, if you were the person seeking to enter a new business project? Would you change your attitude, if you thought that it might result in the success of your business, rather than its failure?

6. Has your own attitude ever been affected by your relationship with others? Would that not also be a factor to consider with respect to their relationship to you, and with respect to the growth and development of your business? Do you have a positive attitude? That could be very infectious.

7. Have your reached an impass with respect to your business because of money? In terms of business or business relationships, is that impeding or enhancing your progress? Have you started to sound like a stuck record, in terms of demanding money from those who are involved in business relationships with you? Ask yourself if that would turn you off or on, and then decide how that would affect others.

8. Have your really listened to what you are saying to others in terms of being a business relationship builder? Are you using a builder's or a destroyer's vocabulary? Words are so important. They are very easily given out, but very difficult to take back. The words that you give out may be the ones that you get back, so speak with caution and courtesy.

9. Have you ever received a 'chain' letter and felt like the person who sent it just put you into some kind of bondage, locked into an obligation to do the same thing, just to be 'friends'? Love is something that is passed along in both personal or business relationships, but it breaks the chains of bondage, allowing new freedom and enjoyment on a higher level.

10. Do you feel like you are all alone in your business and that no one really cares about you or what you do? Perhaps there are others who feel exactly the same way that you do and if you were to reach out to them in terms of your business, they too might find that there is a whole 'other' business world that actually does exist and that there are those who really do care about you and your business venture.

If you have other relationship building 'tips', you are cordially invited to pass them along.