Early Process for the Goal

So I'm in the Set Goal stage of my dream.  I'm taking all the steps now to achieve my goal which is to run a successful business.  I know my goal won't be reached for a few years because I'm in the very early process but the plan is being set in motion. I luckily am getting good advice and direction from my local small business support organization.  As most small business owners know it's a long hard road to travel to get started in an endeavor such as starting a small business.  I am determined to reach my ultimate goal and I know it will be a hard, time consuming, sacrificing, long road to get where I want to go.  But as the picture above shows there are many steps and goal setting process that should be gone through to get to the finish line.  Once the finish line is reached that is where the hard work begins.  Just because a goal has been achieved doesn't mean that there isn't more work to be done.  As the support system I have set up for myself has told me the business world is one where you have to set yourself apart from your competitors and do everything to attract their customers and clients to leave them for your business because you set yourself apart.  I've also heard that the industry I am wanting to enter is one that is both rewarding and very difficult to reap those rewards because of the work you have to put into it to succeed.  The restaurant/food service business from what many have told me is very difficult but if done right can be very successful.

I might not have the luxury to be born into money but what I do have is tenacity and perseverance.  I know what the road ahead of me is going to be filled with speed bumps and detractors.  But if you have a passion for something you go through the obstacles without taking your eyes off the prize.  I know I am not alone on my pursuit because there are many other small business entrepreneurs who are going through similar circumstances but when you reach your ultimate goal the rewards are so much more satisfying.  If you are like me and are in the early stages of the goal of starting your own business or are a successful small business owner feel free to drop some knowledge and share your experiences or advice because it always helps to have more support.  I hope to be able to help and receive help from many of you no matter what step in the goal process we are at.