Set a primary business goal you own (written, with a target date)

At the Start stage, you are the one steering. Owning that responsibility — deciding direction, making the calls, and following through — is what keeps a young business moving instead of drifting.

Do this

1. Accept that the key decisions are yours to make and own.
2. Set aside time each week to work ON the business, not just in it.
3. Make decisions promptly — a good decision now beats a perfect one later.
4. Follow through and review whether it worked.

Owner's Direction Checklist

• Block 1 hour/week to work ON the business
• List the decisions only you can make
• Decide promptly instead of stalling
• Write down what you decided and why
• Review the outcome and adjust