A couple of weeks ago I was thrilled to release my new book Recast: The Aspiring Entrepreneur’s Practical Guide to Getting Started with an Online Business – a long title for a short point. 

I wanted to lay out in a clear form the first ten actions to take when you are getting started with an online business.  Most gurus over look this part because they are teaching their guru ways. 

But many aspiring entrepreneurs get stuck right at the beginning because they did not take the time to work out a few logistical details before getting started. 

Recasting is about playing a new role in your own life – so you have to lay some ground work to make it happen.  If you’ve picked up a copy of the book, thank you, and you may have noticed a link to download a 30-day Actions plan. 

There are some instructions that come with the download, but the most common question seems to be: What do I do with it?

If you do not have a copy of the Recast 30-day actions plan, click any of the links in this blog, or at the end. This article explains how to use the document to your advantage when you are first starting out.

The 30-Day Actions Plan is a document Word or PDF where you check off your activities related to getting the first 10 actions done when starting out with your online business.

The Foundational Actions

The first 5 actions are foundational – and for some people – may only take an afternoon. 

You take a deep breath – making sure you are mentally and physically ready to start working on your business; then find a comfortable place to work that can remain your place to work; gather the tools and resources you need around you; remove all distractions; and create your schedule.

Now for some people – especially those who do not have a place to work – this part may take a week.

In the Actions Plan document, each action is given 3 days.  In the left column, I list the questions you want to ask yourself, or the actual activities you can do to complete the action.  I don’t list every possibility because then the document would go on for 30 pages instead of 6 or 7, but I list the highlights. 

On the right column, the lines are blank.  Use those lines to make notes to yourself, or just check off that you’ve done the expected activity.

For the first 5 foundational actions, you have to go through the process in any format that works for you.

The Creative Actions

The second 5 actions are creative – and this is where things can become more complicated. 

Actions 6 through 10 are to develop your business idea; research; connect with others; create your action plan; and do the first activity on your list.

Your Business Idea

Let’s start with the business idea.

If you do not have an idea, you may have to spend some time working through your interests and passions until you decide what you would like to do.

If you have a business idea, but have no idea how you want to bring it to the world, you have to work on the platform and approach you want to use.

Depending on where you are in your thought process, the creative actions can take a long time, and involve a lot more steps.

Fill In the Blanks

On the Recast Action plan, you’re only going to find 5 blank lines per column. 

But you can download the Google docs version, edit, and add as many lines as you want.  The Google Doc version is open for your customization. The layout may not be pretty, but it’s functional because I wanted you to be able to edit it any way that you wanted. 

Take all of your creative actions and work through them at your own pace.  The key with the creative actions is not to get bogged down in analysis paralysis. 

Only do enough research to get started.  Once you have a good list of activities that you can use to set your business up, go ahead and start.  You do not need more information. 

Action is the Key

Once you have your action plan, you need to start taking action. 

Ready Entrepreneur is all about action.  The more you do, the better you will feel about your business.  You will give yourself the momentum to move forward.

If the Recast 30-Day Actions Plan is not your style, no worries. This explanation for how to use the plan is for information purposes.

You can develop your own plan.  The real point is that you have the first 10 actions to get started, and however you want to organize and track them is up to you.

Adapt the information to your preferences.  This is how it is in online business.  You will find a lot of great information online, but it may not apply to you. 

You have to adapt the information to your preferences and set up your plan as you see fit.

Summary

You can find the Recast 30-day Action Plan inside the front and back cover of the book Recast. You can also find the link in certain chapters.

• Look at the suggestions in the left column to see where you are or what you have to do
• In the right column, check off the things you have done or make notes about what you need to do
• You get the PDF version with the download, but there’s a link to get the Google Doc version so you can edit and change it as you see fit
• Continue to update your Actions Plan worksheet as you go along, and use it to keep yourself on track with the first 10 actions for getting started with an online business
• And then just start, and get your online business in to the world

That’s the 30 day Actions Plan worksheet inside the Recast book for your use and fun.

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