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Creating a Business Plan…Part I

yogipreneur — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:00:54 +0000

As a yoga teacher, you take time to prepare for a class. You set the intention for the class. You look for inspiration from your teachers to impart on your students. A sequence is developed to prepare the body to reach a specific posture. Each class builds on what you taught in the previous class.

So it surprises me that many yogis begin on the journey of a yoga business (teaching or owning a studio) without a goal in mind. They spend more time planning classes than planning for their business.

Without a clearly defined purpose, the business is more likely to be unfocused and lack direction. When opportunities or roadblocks arise, how do you decide what to do or what not to do if you don’t even know where you are going?

A business plan is a tool that can bring clarity to decision making in your business. This is not a static document – a functional business plan is a dynamic plan that is consistently reviewed and updated. It keeps the business on track so that you can achieve the vision for your ideal life.

What is in a business plan?

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Creating a Life Plan

yogipreneur — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:45:20 +0000

Most new business owners think the first thing that they should do is start writing a business plan. While a business plan is imperative to the growth and success of your business, there is something even more important that you need to consider – creating a life plan.

As a business owner, many opportunities arise. Many of these opportunities will be incredible business opportunities to grow or increase income, however many of these opportunities will also move you away from your vision of your ideal life. A life plan is the foundation for not only your business plan, but also for the decisions that you will need to make in your business.

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Confessions of a Yogipreneur…

yogipreneur — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:30:47 +0000

You are dreaming of the day when you can walk into a tranquil space, welcome new students (who are coming in droves) and share your passion for yoga. You have taken teacher trainings, workshops, and numerous classes to build your knowledge and understanding of this ancient practice. Owning a yoga studio has been your dream and maybe even now is a real possibility.

Owning and running a successful studio requires more than knowledge of yoga. It requires more than knowledge of business. A yogipreneur embodies a unique set of skills and traits required to endure the roller-coaster of running a business. Do you have what it takes to be a spiritual entrepreneur?

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Begin with the end in mind

yogipreneur — Fri, 01 May 2009 18:28:26 +0000

When you decide to take a vacation, do you just hop in the car and drive aimlessly? Probably not. Most likely, you spent a few hours making plans. You decided where you were going and what you were going to do when you got there. You began to make a list of what you needed to pack. You gathered your map and your directions to get from point A to point B.

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