The Plato Group Outline the 12 Phases of Entrepreneurship

    MIAMI, FL, December 31, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Plato Group is a highly sought after sales and marketing firm based in Miami, Florida. The firm help businesses from a range of industries to reconnect with their target consumers through direct face to face marketing. The firm believe that improving the consumer experience is just as important as increasing sales, and work with each of their clients to develop and implement an engaging campaign that reflects their own unique set of values and individual brand message. Since their establishment, their dedication to the sales and marketing industry has allowed them to grow incredibly quickly throughout 2014, and as a result has seen them open a new office in Orlando.

Due their own experiences of the business world, the Plato Group are keen to help the next generation of entrepreneurs succeed and have therefore introduced their own business development programme. the programme allows representatives and contractors the opportunity to expand their business management knowledge and leadership skills, with the aim of fully preparing them for a future in business ownership.

After working with such a vast number of entrepreneurs and potential business owners over the last year, The Plato Group have identified 12 stages of the entrepreneurial journey. The firm have shared each step and offered their advice on how to advance from budding entrepreneur to successful business owner.

1) Wish
Most people stay in the 'wishing' stage for years without ever doing anything about it. Talking about their plans and ideas will usually help an entrepreneur to stop wishing and start doing.

2) Will
However that being said talking is still not enough, entrepreneurs need to get the ball rolling, this doesn't mean diving in at the deep end, taking business management classes or learning more about markets can be a great way to get started.

3) Plan
Even the smallest enterprises need a business plan. A business plan will help an entrepreneur to prepare for every possible outcome; however it's important not to get stuck obsessing over the planning stage.

4) Launch
Introducing a new business to the world is an exciting and nerve wracking experience. Entrepreneurs should remember to take a step back and enjoy this landmark moment

5) Lull
After the initial excitement of launch day, almost all businesses experience a lull where business drops. This is often a good time to regroup and refocus; entrepreneurs should refer to their business plan and appeal to others for feedback, and adjust their approaches accordingly.

6) Imposter Syndrome.
Imposter Syndrome is a real phenomenon which leads many entrepreneurs to feel out of their depths and question their abilities. This is completely normal, business is a constant learning curve therefore there will always be ample opportunity to learn and grow.

7) Gain Information
When business becomes steady, many entrepreneurs choose to fill in the gaps in their knowledge and skills set in order to take their business in the direction they want.

8) Happiness
This is when everything levels out and starts to look positive.

9) Panic
The Fear of failure, or the realisation that they no longer have job security often pop up in an entrepreneurs mind after periods of positivity. On the plus side they do help entrepreneurs to stay grounded.

10) Help
At this stage entrepreneurs often need a bit of help. Hiring talented individuals can help take some of the pressure off and help the business to reach new goals.

11) Making Changes
At this point entrepreneurs often feel confident enough to seek out new approaches and more efficient business techniques

12) Business as Usual
This means everyday tasks become easier, and that an entrepreneur can relax safe in the knowledge they have the skills to keep their business afloat.

About The Plato Group: http://www.theplatogrp.com/#about-us

The Plato Group specializes in a personalized form of marketing in order to deliver the best results and a high ROI to their clients.

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