Cracks in the Foundation

So you have the knowledge you need to inspect a home for cracks, but what about your business?

Just like a building, if you want to build a strong, stable business that will grow and provide you with an income for a long time, you had better start with a sound foundation. The following points will help you to take stock and see where you stand and where you may need to improve. Review these regularly along with your business goals to help you to stay on track.

1. Take stock of your goals.

• Do you have any?
• Are they in writing?
• Are they realistic?
• Do they motivate you?

2. What is your level of commitment to:

• Your home inspection business
• Your income and profitability
• Your dreams and the lifestyle you have or want

3. Do you understand the skills you need to be successful? Have you evaluated where you need to improve?

4. How are your sales skills? Have you made a commitment to having excellent sales skills?

5. Are you developing your business for long term growth?

6. You aren’t accountable to anyone but yourself. Are you holding yourself to a high level of accountability?

7. Are your time management skills up to par?

8. Are you sitting back and waiting for business to come to you or are you actively building your business?

9. Is your business meeting the goals you have set? If not, why not?

Keep these questions in front of you, so that you can be reminded on a daily basis what it is you are working towards.