Creating Effective Goals For Your Network Marketing Business in 2009

Once you’ve figured out the “why” – the real reasons you want to build a network marketing business – it’s time to create some clear and well-defined goals.

Using some of the questions from my last post in this series, let’s take a look at some goals that are based on the “why”.

• how much money do you want to make? – I want to make a monthly net income of $5000.

• why do you want this money? – My desire is quit my job.

• are you looking to quit your job or just supplement your income? – I want to quit my job and make my network marketing income my full-time support.

• if you’re wanting to quit your job and work from home, why? – I want to stay home with my children while they’re young, and enjoy freedom I wouldn’t have with a job.

• are you willing to commit the necessary time and resources to make this happen? – I will invest 20 hours per week of quality time for my business, and budget $200 per month for advertising and promotion.

See how these goals are specific and focused? This is much better than thinking “I want to make as much as I can so maybe I can someday quit my job and stay home with my kids“. Big difference.

Think carefully about the goals you choose. Be certain that they really mean a LOT to you. You’ll need them to keep you on track when things get tough (they will at some point – true of all home businesses).

For each goal you’ve chosen based on your reasons for starting a network marketing business, visualize the benefits. Can you feel the excitement and anticipation? If not, keep working on them until you do. You really need to feel and experience, in your mind, the good things that building your business will bring.

As always, I urge you to discuss your goals and dreams with your upline leaders. You need their support and guidance, especially if you’re new to network marketing and MLM.

Once you’ve established some solid goals, it’s time for the next step. Stay tuned.

Previous parts of this series:

Preparing and Planning for Success in Network Marketing and MLM – 2009

What Do You Really Want From Your Network Marketing Business in 2009?