FOUNDATIONS

There are three groups of people who come into the Actually community.

The ‘transition-ers’. These are people who are in the process of transitioning from having a ‘job’ to having a business. They know that they want more; they want to feel fulfilled and make a difference as well as making money. For some, their business is still in the ‘planning’ phase. Others have a side-hustle business but are still working in the day job to make ends meet. Regardless, they are in that state of transition and often feeling overwhelmed about how much they need to do and wondering what to prioritise. The transitioners are often victims of ‘headless chicken-itis’ running around from pillar to post, not knowing where, when or how to get started or what to do next. 

The ‘early years’ gang. These people are in the first five years of being exclusively focussed on their business. They no longer have a ‘job’. This is no longer a side-hustle. They may not see themselves as ‘business owners’ or ‘entrepreneurs’ just yet…but they are getting there. They are excited and enthusiastic about the journey but still struggling with overwhelm and wondering why their business isn’t growing faster! They are often suffering from ‘shiny object syndrome’ – going to one training after another, one workshop after another looking for the silver bullet that will help them to reach 6 or even 7 figures…preferably by next week!

The ‘established’ entrepreneurs. This group have travelled a long way down the business path. They still love what they do but they are frustrated. No matter how hard they work and how much they invest in training and support, they feel stuck. Their business has reached a plateau and they don’t seem to be able to move forwards. They are tired and fed up of feeling alone and unsupported. This group are in danger of falling victim to the ‘f*ck it’ mentality – giving up and either returning to the ‘job’ or selling up, buying a van and heading off on a world-wide adventure (that was my dream!).