A Final Word On Planning
All plans should have three characteristics:

1. Specific steps or actions.

2. Specific goals or outcomes resulting from the steps or actions.

3. Deadlines for the steps or actions.

Depending on the type of plan you are creating, two more characteristics should be present:

4. Identification of the person(s) responsible for performing the action.

5. Resources needed to perform the action.

Surely, you've heard the tired old saying "When you fail to plan, you plan to fail." Unfortunately, it's true.

Ron Roberts, The Contractor's Business Coach, teaches contractors how to turn their business into a profit spewing machine. To receive Ron's FREE Contractor Best Practices Newsletter visit www.FilthyRichContractor.com.