It's time to REFRESH at ArtSHINE!

It's time for REFRESH at ArtSHINE!

“It’s time to Refresh, Rejuvenate, Recharge, Review and Reward yourself.

Because you’re truly deserved it”

                                         ~ ArtSHINE

For the past two weeks Stuart and I were having the most relaxing time for ourselves away from our business. We were on a 14 day cruise to the Pacific Islands.  We highly recommend this type of holiday to anyone who’s looking for a relaxing holiday and to get away from hustle and bustle.

You can truly relax on a cruising holiday as everything is taken care of for you. There’s no need to prepare meals nor to pack and unpack your suitcases. There are plenty activities to do on the ship or on the shore. Or, you can also choose to do absolutely nothing, and free yourself from your business. As for us we discovered the “Art of doing nothing” on our last year cruise to New Zealand.

The art of doing nothing gives us the opportunity to relearn how to unwind and relax. It allows us to be in the moment and reconnect our soul.

There’s no better time than now to plan your refresh during the festive holiday.

When was the last time you granted yourself a holiday?

What are you waiting for?

Plan your refresh now!

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http://www.cruiseexpress.com.au

How to keep your passion shines every day!

As business owners sometimes we are really play games with our own head don't we? We often beat ourselves up when our creative business and money don’t show up the way we want it to be right?

We know it's quite hard to not take it personally. But we all still do it.

Here’s some of that head chatter:

"I’m doing so much, why aren't I getting clients?"

"Am I good enough?”

"Why are others thriving when it feels so hard for me?”

"What am I missing?"

Do any of these sound familiar?

We know how hard it is to be in that kind of head space, being down in the dumps and doubting yourself.

We know how sometimes you can feel very alone in your business, but here's the thing... You are not alone.

Every artist, designer, or business owner we've come a cross has thoughts like this,  and that includes us too.

One thing we often ignore when we’re stuck in a rut. We forget to acknowledge that we are bold enough to have both the vision and the huge courage to start the business of our dreams, So keep in mind that what your are encountering is a natural part of the process.

If you are experiencing this kind of feeling, what really can help you get through these situations is the support and guidance from some one who has walked the path and and come out the other side.

At ArtSHINE, we are committed to help your passion flourish. We help you to create systems that matches your Business LifeStyle. So you can Wake up every morning with Passion and Purpose.

We can help you find opportunities to boost your income by teaching the two vital keys to creating true and lasting success - the mindset AND the system. Having BOTH of these in place is the key to success, and what we have here will help YOU become the success story you want to be.

You’re a unique individual. Your Business LifeStyle is a part of who you are and how you run your Art & Design practice is different to your competitors.

So we work along side you to help you create, think, and to show you how to run an Art and Design business that resonates with YOU and your Passion.

Are you ready to take the next steps in creating the business lifestyle & design practice of your dreams? I

It’s as simple as 1... 2... 3...

1. Like  ArtSHINE's Facebook page

   

2. Send an e-mail to this ArtSHINE : info@ArtSHINE.com.au

3. Contact Vinh for a no cost, no obligation coaching 

session:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ArtShineDiscovery

  

Tips on how to set your business goals creatively Part 1: OPIC Planner

There are different methods of setting personal and business goals. The key to success is to find different methods  that you are comfortable with and also  it empowers you  to use it on regular bases.  

Let’s look  three methods that we introduce to our ArtSHINE clients:

1. OPIC goal planner
2. Visual Goals Planner
3. Bubble Goal Planner

The first method OPIC  goal  planner

OPIC stands for:  Objective, Planning, Implementation, Commitment

Now let’s look at each point starting with your objectives...

Think about what you want to achieve, what area you want to focus on. There are all sorts of things that you could focus on; personal goals, or business goals. 

Get very specific with your objectives. Be very clear on what it is that you want. Visualise what is is that you’re aiming for. And remember to write you goals in the present tense as if you have already achieve it too.

The next step in this process is the planning step.

Think about all the steps you need to take to make your goals a reality. Again, it’s about being specific. What resources will you need, and how will you best use them?

Write each action step in sequential order.

If your goal is broad, make sure you break down the task into small little steps.

Implementation.This section where you can plan to delegate too. Look at your objectives and your plans. As you roll out those plans and start taking action, think about what you could be delegating to others to be doing for you.

It’s in this step that there’s a real opportunity to create new ways of doing. To create new systems.

Remember to always have measurable validation points at this stage.  

Finally, without commitment nothing will really happen. You can write as many goals as you like. You can have all the action plans, and have all the measurable validation points as you like. But you’ll never succeed in your goals without commitment.

Commitment is about firming your mind and launching yourself towards your goals with no hesitation or fear. It’s about making the decision that nothing will stop you or hold you back. It’s about deciding that every road-block or obstacle in your path is merely another step towards your objective.

With a commitment from your heart, together with your dedicated actions towards your objectives you’ll find your dreams, your passion, and your purpose.

Tune in next week for part 2 on how to set your business goals creatively Part 2: Vision Goal Planner. 

Would you like to learn more about setting your goals the ArtSHINE way?

It’s as simple as 1... 2... 3...

1. Like  ArtSHINE's Facebook page

   

2. Send an e-mail to this ArtSHINE : info @ArtSHINE.com.au

3. Contact Vinh for a no cost, no obligation coaching 

session:

Do this business health check survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ArtShineDiscovery

Are You Cocooning in your business?

Are you cocooning in your business?

We recently had a meeting in one of our clients’ office and I have to tell you how fortunate he is now to have a team of smart people to focus and help him with his business. Mind you this decision did not come easily. He and his partner used to do everything themselves and were cocooned in their own little world, overworked and totally burnt out. 

Twelve months later and working alongside them, they have transformed their business and are living closer to their dreams and have built a Business LifeStyle that suited them and their family. The first challenging decision for them was to learn to let go. To free them of "The control freak" syndrome they had to accept that they truly needed good people to help them with their business in order for them to take the business to the next level.

Having a team rarely happens in small to medium size businesses and even rarer for solo business owners because they think they can’t afford to hire anyone to do a better job than they can. Or they think they simply can't afford to pay someone to help them with their business.

If you are in this situation we encourage you to think outside the square and change your mind set; the way you think and how you look at your business too. Many business owners like you are making a huge mistake in doing it alone. Let me tell you why.

Cocooning in your business can be a mistake which you may not even realise and it can cost you far more than you can imagine. Things like trying to do everything yourself, even some of the tasks you don't like doing or those tasks that you are not good at. The worst thing is you're trying to solve problems, when someone else already has the answers or knowledge for you.

So when was the last time you did a health check for your business?

Do you spend enough quality time doing what you love? 

Do you spend most of your time doing the tasks you don't like doing? 

Would you like to do more of the tasks you love that makes you happy?

What are those tasks in your business that you would love to outsource? 

Are you spending most of your time "In” your business rather than "On” and “Above” your business?

Be honest with your answers. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Asking for help is not a weakness… in fact it's a strength. You are ready to help yourself and your business.

When we say a team in your business it doesn't have to be always be a full time staff member. It could be casual, part time, contract staff or even a family member. Firstly you need to understand what help you require for your business and match the right person to do the job. Be creative, you'll be amazed how you will cross paths with the right people who could help you transform and grow your business. 

Smart business owners don't work alone. They have others to help them like a mentor or a business coach who can guide them and to hold them accountable. They also have built a great team of people to support them and their businesses.

Do you think Bill Gates & Richard Branson built their successful empires by working alone?

Every great business owner has smart team behind them. They are no different. What they have is a clear vision and built great systems in place to support their businesses and they have the ability to attract great people to work for them. Just like a magnet "like attracts like"

So are you cocooning in your business??

At ArtSHINE we can show you how to fix this and get yourself the right help for far less than you think. The great news is it will save you a huge amount of stress and give you free time to do more of what you love and spend more quality time with your family.

Would you like to learn your business model the ArtSHINE way?

It’s as simple as 1... 2... 3...

1. Like  ArtSHINE's Facebook page

   

2. Send an e-mail to this ArtSHINE : info @ArtSHINE.com.au

3. Contact Vinh for a no cost, no obligation coaching 

session:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ArtShineDiscovery

What is OPIC Team?

For thousand of years in any civilisation, to achieve a great vision you needed a good leader and did you know that for any great leader there must be supported by a great team of people.
So how do you empower your people to help you to accomplish your vision? &


How do you create ownership for your people too???


The OPIC Team is one of eight business concepts that we use to coach Artists, Designers & creative business owners. It's also part of our business workshop series that we run throughout the year.

ArtSHINE's 8 Business Concepts:

1.    OPIC Planning

2.    OPIC CashFlow

3.    OPIC Quirk

4.    OPIC Sales

5.    OPIC Service

6.    OPIC System

7.    OPIC Team

8  OPIC Leveraging

As a business owner you require a team that works together towards a common goal by ultising methods, tools and rules. The key for you is to find a right team that fits your business and how you align your team to your business. 

“Tell me about your team and I will tell you who you are"- Vinh Van Lam

Remember your team will only be as good as you are, and surprisingly as a leader you will only be as good as your team. Your team is a reflection of you. Therefore as a Team and a Leader you are interdependent.

So the first thing to build is a great team. It 's best to start with you first as you are the leader in your business, the way you coach, work and motivate your team is the key to your success. So first you need to know all about "YOU" and learn as much about yourself and what is required for you to get your people to where you want them to be in your business.

Many business owners forgot about this point to find out more about themselves. The true alignment between your people and business truly lays on you; the "Leader".

The minute you understand about yourself, you will be in a great position to understand your team and achieve the results you really desire.

OPIC team is a great way for you to learn about who you are and how to align your stakeholders and your team!

The OPIC team is to make sure you are aware of the value of having a great team, and how they can help you in achieving your tasks, goals and create the business of your dreams.

And at the end you would have created a successful business that runs without you so that it will give you more time to spending quality time with your family and friends.

What is OPIC System?

In any business there are always systems in place. Systems for making sales, systems for communication, systems for managing day to day tasks!

Have a look around. We’re surrounded by systems.

Traffic lights for example are a system of control using red, amber, and green lights to manage traffic.

The OPIC System is one of eight business concepts that we use to coach Artists, Designers & creative business owners. It's also part of our business workshop series that we run throughout the year.

ArtSHINE's 8 Business Concepts:

1.    OPIC Planning

2.    OPIC CashFlow

3.    OPIC Quirk

4.    OPIC Sales

5.    OPIC Service

6.    OPIC System

7.    OPIC Team

8  OPIC Leveraging

Learn and understand how to create a basic system that fits your Business LifeStyle and understand the principle of systematisation. The workshop is all about understanding the need for putting systems in your business and how you can leverage it to your success. You will also learn how to design your own system with no pain and less stress. You soon will have a business system that will work without you. This is why systems work. Take a look at other franchise businesses like McDonalds; it has all systems in place for every part of a business in order for the business model to be successful.

If you implement great systems into your business you will see a remarkable change in your life and it will make it so much easier for your stakeholders / team members to work in your business. It will also make your business run smoothly, efficiently and profitably.

Many creative business owners totally shy away from systems and leave it as the lowest priority. Most interestingly we use systems everyday and it becomes second nature to us and we don't even realise it. I guess we take it for granted.

To learn and appreciate systems you need to turn on your RAS (Reticular Activating System) to get yourself aware of what type of systems you require in your business. You need to understand what the system is and how it works. The real purpose to have systems is so they will save you lots of time and money at the end of the day. That's what you are going to discover in the workshop...

The OPIC System is to ensure you recognise and appreciate the true value of systems, and how systems can help you in establishing and achieving the goal of having a business that operates without you.

Want to learn more about customer happiness for your business? 

It’s as simple as 1... 2... 3... 

1. Like  ArtSHINE's Facebook page

2. Send an to OPIC System@quantumcompas.com.au  to find out workshop events

3. Contact Vinh for a no cost, no obligation coaching session: 

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ArtShineDiscovery

Email: vinh@quantumcompass.com.au

+61 2410 636 138

What is OPIC Sales?

For thousands of years, history has shown that every business require sales to be a business. If you make no sale, means you won’t have a business at all.

The question for you to ponder is:

Why some businesses are doing better than others??

I know we can all come up with hundreds of reasons why???

Honestly, to be successful and to attract more sales to your business, you really need to have a dedicated process and system in your business that focuses at delivering your products or services to your ideal customer.

The OPIC Sales is one of eight business concepts that we use to coach Artists, Designers & creative business owners. It's also part of our business workshop series that we run throughout the year.

ArtSHINE's 8 Business Concepts:

1.    OPIC Planning

2.    OPIC CashFlow

3.    OPIC Quirk

4.    OPIC Sales

5.    OPIC Service

6.    OPIC System

7.    OPIC Team
8.    OPIC Leveraging

What you can learn from OPIC Sales:

• The Principles of sales
• Clarity on different types of sales channels
• Understanding the different types of sales people for your business
• Different communication tools 
• Define the Sales system that works for your business
• Understand the " 7 Catch" 

The process of Selling is a core part of your business success and without sales in your business there is no promotion, marketing, production, services, sales projection, cashflow and more. In a nutshell you simply don't have a business.

Here are some of the questions for you to think about:

• When you meet with prospect and customers, do you have a plan to follow to ensure success?
• Are you measuring the outcomes of your sales process?
• Does everyone in your business follow the same process & plan?

Once you have a simple process that works for your business, you will turn more suspects into prospects, customers and eventually raving fans to your business.

Did you know your raving fans are your advocates and they will do the marketing for you by spreading the word about your business through other people who would love your products or services too?

The objective of OPIC Sales is to ensure you recognise the value of understanding your prospects and customers, and how best to ensure they buy your product or services. Gradually you will find your ideal customers, have an organised approach to selling with a fantastic conversion from prospect to client.

Want to learn more about Sales & Process for your business?

It’s as simple as 1... 2... 3...

1. Like  ArtSHINE's Facebook page

2. Send an e--mail Quantum Compass:OPICsales@QuantumCompass.com.au to find out more about upcoming workshops

3. Contact Vinh for a no cost, no obligation coaching session:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ArtShineDiscovery