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    Understanding "why" you want to be a nurse entrepreneur sets you up for success! Step 1 of 7 Critical Steps to Starting and Growing Your Nursing Business
    LeaRae Keyes, RN
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    This is the first of 7 lessons on the 7 Critical Steps to Starting and Growing Your Nursing Business. In this lesson, I cover the importance of knowing your Why.

    [In subsequent lessons I cover the importance of knowing your Who (who you serve); your What (what specifically you provide); your How and How much (how do you provide what you provide, and how much and for how much); your Where (where are your clients or customers and how can you reach them); and your When (when should you start your business).

    You need to know as much as you can about why you want to be a self-employed nurse entrepreneur so

    • you'll be clear about what is really important to you,
    • you'll be better able to define your dream,
    • you'll have a better idea about what success really means to you and
    • you'll be able to set goals to measure your success.

    There are many reasons why people decide to go into business for themselves, probably as many reasons as there are entrepreneurs. Some common reasons include

    • Desire for more schedule flexibility
    • Desire for greater control over what they do, and how, when, and where they do it
    • Desire to be their own boss
    • Desire for greater opportunity to be creative
    • Desire for greater opportunity to create something valuable, and to own it
    • Desire greater control over income/to increase income
    • Desire for fame and fortune
    • Desire to be known as an expert
    • Desire to make a mark in the world
    • Desire to create something bigger than themselves

    These are only a few of the reasons why someone might choose to be self-employed/a nurse entrepreneur. However, one thing to know and remember is that your why has to be something BIG enough to keep you going in the tough times. It has to be something that will pull you forward or give you a push when it seems as if you just can't keep going. The tough times will happen, but if your why is big enough it will keep you going until the times become less rough and tough.

    Assignment: Explore your Why

    1. What is your Why?
    2. Does your Why push you or does it pull you? Does this type of motivation help you?
    3. Is it big enough to keep you going? Can it sustain you? If not, should you really pursue self employment?
    4. What can you do to make your Why bigger?
    5. Are there other people who believe in your Why with you? Can and will they be there for you when the going gets tough?  

    Would you like to comment on this article? Was something not clear? Did you spot a typo or other error?

    We appreciate your feedback. Help us improve our articles for our members. Send your comments to LeaRae or post a comment or ask a question on the Discussion Forum.


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    ·  Do you have the reserves you need to start your nursing business? Step 7 of 7 Critical Steps to Starting and Growing Your Nursing Business
    ·  Where are your clients and how can you reach them? Step 6 of 7 Critical Steps to Starting and Growing Your Nursing Business
    ·  Satisfy your nursing business customers by exceeding their expectations! Step 5 of 7 Critical Steps to Starting and Growing Your Nursing Business
    ·  "How" does your nursing business provide what it provides? And your elevator speech! Step 4 of 7 Critical Steps to Starting and Growing Your Nursing Business
    ·  "What" does your nursing business provide? Step 3 of 7 Critical Steps to Starting and Growing Your Nursing Business
    ·  Decide "who" you intend to serve with your nursing business? Step 2 of 7 Critical Steps to Starting and Growing Your Nursing Business


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    Also, thank-you so very much for the complimentary coaching session we had Wednesday. You made excellent suggestions that I am now incorporating into my business strategies.

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    When I started my website, I thought I had a good idea, and I tried to do everything at once. After my free consultation with you, I focused on building my list, as you recommended. In the process of doing that, I kept adding content, and creating "give aways" to encourage people to sign up.

    I actually got somewhat discouraged for awhile, but then one day I got a call from a man who owned a company that sells supplies to home health and hospice agencies. He said you had referred me to him. When he looked at my website with all its content, he called me back and said, "You are the perfect person for me."

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    Stephanie Johnson
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    Lake Balboa, CA

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    I think she is a wonderful coach and her web site is a reflection of that. Thank you LeaRae! Stellar job!

    Claire Hull, RN,CCM,CLNC
    Cary NC
    www.thejerklnc.com

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    "Wow! Whoopee! and Thank you! LeaRae, my coaching session with you was everything I wanted and needed. I had been spinning my wheels with regard to my business interests, leaving me both frustrated and weary. In a matter of minutes, you lifted my spirits, opened my eyes and got me thinking about my mission in a new light. Thank you for helping me change my focus. I no longer feel like I'm in a mental quagmire. My hat is off to you as a coach as well as to the Nurse-Entrepreneur-Network for all the information and support it gives to the enterprising person in all of us."

    Cynthia Conklin, RN
    Sharon, CT

    "I talked to you this summer, and wanted to let you know how progress is going... You gave me alot of encouragement, and I wanted to let you know that even tho it is slow, [my legal nurse consulting] business is starting to build.  I just completed my first entire case review, did 1 sub-contracting with possible testifying, and am now on my 2nd case as testifying expert and will testify.  I emailed approximately 70 attorneys in the past 2 weeks, and the case I am now working on came from the emailing, and I hope that an attorney that responded is not scared off with my fee schedule.  I hope that I will hear from more of the attorneys that I emailed and mailed out my packets to.  Keep your fingers crossed and say a prayer that it works.  I am really hoping that I can get this flying, so that I can spend more time at home with the kids.
     
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    Akron, OH

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    Just starting out in my business as an LNC, this program help me set goals and keep me organized.  It also kept me accountable to my peers in the group each week.  LeaRae is so insightful and has wonderful experience to draw from for those of us who are beginning our dream of being nurse entrepreneurs.
     
    I would highly recommend ANYONE who is just starting their business, or even someone who's been in business awhile and feels like they're in a lull to take this class.  They won't regret it!"
     
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    Las Vegas, NV


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