A great journey could use a scrapbook. Your research scrapbook can serve as your trusted companion throughout your planning adventure. It will help you get through the process and provide you with a forum to vent, to store information, and to process your thoughts. It will provide you with a place to jot down contact information, market research, sales leads and important points to remember. It will also serve to hold pictures and those many bits of paper you will collect along the way. Here are some suggestions as to how you might use your scrapbook:
- Write your goals, vision, and mission.
- Record market research information.
- Make lists of things to do and write affirmations.
- Record quotes or clips that inspire you.
- Ask questions (and answer them if you wish).
- Identify problems or challenges and clarify confusing things.
- Whine if things aren’t going the way you want!
- Write down what you are experiencing or learning.
- Record sales leads, contact information, and market research.
- Make general notes on conversations or information gathered; write portions of your business plan
- Paste or clip-in business related pictures, articles or information and jot down creative or innovative ideas
- Congratulate yourself on tasks well done.
Action
- Start your business scrapbook. Use either a simple lined notepad or purchase a fancier book if that appeals to you. Make it something you will enjoy writing in and using.