Compassion Business Plan

By Christina Heystek

The Compassion Business Plan is a guide to compassionate people that want to start their own business.
Learn how to find your passion and plan your dream life!

Do you want to find your passion or turn your passion into a business or NPO?
This book also helps you draft a business plan.

Have you been retrenched? Frustrated with the work you're doing? Or do you just want to try your hand on starting your own thing?

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic showed us that employment is not the safe option as we once thought it was. Thousands have lost their jobs in a heartbeat.
There has never been a better time to start your own business. You don't need a lot of money to start a business. What you do need is passion and grit. You need to decide what you want to do, plan how to get there and then do it.

Dream - Plan - Action

Part A will help you build your best life:
* Find and articulate your passion
* Enable you to fulfil your dream of starting a business
* Choose the business that best fit your skills and passion

Part B provides ideas on creating time to achieve our dream:
* Increase your energy levels
* The importance of connection
* Understand how focused time will serve you

Part C is a step-by-step method of drafting a business plan:
* Refine your business idea into a business plan
* It includes the Moral compass - how to match your value system to others'
* Provides a Financial compass - what you need for a business plan

Enjoy the journey of finding that elusive dream. And remember, dreams and passions change over time. Just because life has changed, it downs;t mean you must give up. Reskill if you need to, but make sure you're doing something you love.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christina Heystek
• Release date: May 9, 2020
• ISBN: 9780463571514

Christina Heystek

Christina Heystek is an author, speaker and online marketing specialist. She is using her business, marketing and copywriting skills at Webcafe.She is a proud grandmother and resides in South Africa.She has extensive experience in Corporate IT as project manager, business analyst and systems architect.After a rude awakening when she tackled the small business world, she now shares what she learned along the way.Her passion is to help others start and successfully run a company.

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Compassion Business Plan

how to find your passion

plan your dream life

Christina Heystek

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL

Copyright © 2020 Christina Heystek

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or any information storage or retrieval system without the prior written permission from the author, except in the case of very brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and specific other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. The author has made every effort to trace and acknowledge sources/resources/ individuals. If any images/information have been incorrectly attributed or credited, the Author will be pleased to rectify these omissions at the earliest opportunity. Any concerns or questions concerning the contents of this book may be directed to the author by email [e-mail]

Website: www.compassion.biz

Second Edition: 2020

ISBN: 9780463571514

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction

Part A: Passion

Chapter 2: Find Your Passion

Chapter 3: Consider Business Ideas

Chapter 4: Choose Compassion Business

Part B: Ion (Yes, it’s a word)

Chapter 5: Increase Your Energy Levels

Chapter 6: The Importance of Connection

Chapter 7: Focused Time

Part C: Compassion Business Plan As Compass

Chapter 8: The Compassion Business Plan As Your GPS

Chapter 9: Moral Compass

Chapter 10: Financial Compass

Chapter 11: Conclusion

Dedication

Acknowledgements

About The Author

References

Chapter 1: Introduction

Who this book is for

Was It Written For You?

Do you want to find your passion? Many people live their whole lives frustrated because what they want to do seems to be just out of reach. Have you always wondered what your passion and your purpose are?

Do you want to recover your energy levels? It’s shocking how many people are always tired. Do you feel as if you’re five or even ten years older than you are? You can recover your energy levels.

Do you want to start a business but don’t know where to start? Have you been retrenched and cannot find work? Do you have to decide what to study but don’t want to waste time and money going in the wrong direction? Are you bored and want a more fulfilling job?

There are ever decreasing job opportunities. Getting started isn’t easy, but once you get going, be diligent.

Do You Want To Start A Business?

You’ve been playing around with the idea. It’s been a lifelong dream, but...

You don’t know where to start. You can't overcome the fear and resistance when you are trying to plan. You are in full-blown analysis paralysis. You’re overwhelmed by the enormity of the task.

Don’t procrastinate one more day. Don’t wait while being your own boss and having your own business stays only a dream.

Discover how to start your own business.

Connect with us on the Compassion.biz closed Facebook group where we share these questions and more.

When To Start

There has never been a better time to start your own business. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world and how we do business.

Information is within your reach. There are countless books in the library and training everywhere. A Google search will give you the answer to any question you can think to ask.

You don’t need money to start. There are affordable and free tools available to help you meet your needs.

Complete the Compassion business plan to see a clear way forward.

One of the reasons you might not want to start a business is a fear of failure. Not living your best life is one of life’s biggest mistakes.

‘All glory comes from daring to begin.’ - Eugene F Ware

How will the book help you?

The book is in 3 parts.

Part A will help you build your best life

Find and articulate your passion

Enable you to fulfil your dream of starting a business

Choose the business that best fit your skills and passion

Part B provides ideas on creating time to achieve your dream

Increase your energy levels

The importance of connection

Understand how focused time will serve you

Part C is a step by step method of drafting a business plan

Refine your business idea into a Business Plan

Include a moral compass – how to match your value system to others’

Provide a financial guide – what you need for a business plan

Identify Your Passion

Find a passion that speaks to you. Don't wait one more day. Have fun.

‘Listen to the passion of your soul. Set the wings of your spirit free and let not a single song go unsung.’ - Sylvana Rossetti

Time And Energy Management

Do you have a lack of time or energy? Then implement the ideas in Part B first. It gives you a strategy to make time to spend on these exercises.

Do you struggle with energy management? If you struggle with a lack of energy, you’ll find a proven method to get out of the slump. You need strength to fulfil your dreams.

‘Dream big. Start small. But most of all, start.’

- Simon Sinek

Compassion Business Plan

Write your Compassion Business Plan, one easy step at a time. The first rule is to be compassionate with yourself. Follow along with the steps in the book. Take consistent action and be amazed at your masterpiece.

‘People often avoid making decisions out of fear of making a mistake. Actually, the failure to make decisions is one of life's biggest mistakes.’ - R.N. Weinberg

Commit to the Compassion process

3 Step Process: Dream – Plan – Action

This step by step process helps you start your dream. Write down what comes to mind as you go through the process. It’s valuable to get all your thoughts onto paper. It frees up real estate in your mind and increases your energy levels.

As you read, your subconscious mind will start coming up with ideas. Complete the worksheets as you go through it:

Read the section

Complete the assignments by writing down your ideas

Write down the vision

Write down your answers. Don’t just think about it. Take control of your life. Nobody else can do this work for you. If you don’t like what you see at the end, scrap it and do it again. Enjoy this process.

Don’t get stuck in one area. It’s the most crucial rule in this process. Do the best you can and take it through to the end. Don't stop in the messy middle to judge what you've done.

It’s so easy to get discouraged. Don’t give in to the temptation to stop. Push through.

Let’s have a look at some successful businesses.

Successful USA business – Marie Forleo

Marie Forleo is an American entrepreneur that built her online business over several years. She is an example of being diligent for the long haul.

Marie Forleo followed her dream while she was still employed. She worked as a bartender to pay the bills.

She succeeded by