As a business owner you put a lot of effort into turning your idea into reality but now that it is up and running do you know what to do next? If you feel like your business is growing at a snail's pace this article provides five tips to help you accelerate results.

1. Create a Plan.
   The business plan is the starting point for every visionary who wants to create a company that is larger than they are.
   It not only provides the road map to direct your course but it also helps you think about the what-if's and how-to's for growing your company.
   
2. Continue to Learn.
   The business world is constantly evolving and when you are busy growing your company you can miss some of the changes that occur.
   Keep your finger on the trends taking place and have a way to ensure that you not only incorporate new trends but are keeping up with the basics of business, as well.
   
3. Grow from Assessments.
   Even if you are great at what you do and sales are streaming in I would wager to say that there is hidden growth potential yet untapped in your company.
   Why? There is a saying that what gets measured gets changed.
   And that is especially true when it comes to evaluating your business.
   A few ideas for measures are marketing goals, management efficiency, financial growth, and human resource response level.
   Take a walk through your company and look for opportunities to improve.
   
4. Know Your Worth.
   Too often people go into business and are do not quote the price that they are worth.
   This happens because new business owners may not have a pricing model to follow or even realize that their and set the right price.
   
5. Implement new Systems.
   Systems help you to integrate the flow of activities, information, and technology in your business.
   For example, an accounting information systems consists of the software, people, source documents and procedures for managing finances.
   Putting these items together in a related manner creates uniformity in how the work is done.
   
6. Benefit from Synergy.
   If you are like millions of other business owners, you probably wear the "super" logo as a badge of honor.
   But working solo does not mean working smart.
   Shorten your time to success by filling in the gaps with quality business partners and personnel.
   The longer you wait, the longer it takes to create the business and lifestyle of your dreams.
   

Assignment: Which of the tips above would you like to review in your business? Take one action per week and decide what you can do to put them in action.
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