So, what is the plan ‘right now’?

The one question I ask every entrepreneur.

I won’t deny the fact that the bewildered look I get in response sometimes could be one of the reasons why I ask this question every time. (Image)

Entrepreneurs are dreamers. That is one of the strongest traits they have. They are always looking at changing the status quo, undeterred in the face of all negative odds, sometimes even working towards the improbable (if not impossible).

But it takes us some time to achieve the clarity we need to run a business well. Some learn from the experiences of others, others by stumbling over a few times themselves. And one of the mistakes I see many entrepreneurs make is that they tend to have the plan for just the long game. That, that is something that can hurt. And that is the reason why this question of mine becomes important.

WE ALL START WITH A GRAND VISION

You ask any entrepreneur, and they will tell you what the big plan is. What they want their business to eventually become, and how they intend to get it there. What are the different things they will be doing, and what they think would be the impact of those various activities.

The much talked about hockey stick growth chart

What you will notice with entrepreneurs is that they have point A (which is where they are), and…