This week we take a break from racing. It is an off-week – one to use for recovery, refreshment and most importantly preparation. Preparation for the next big race, which is only 11 short weeks away!

Yes, it is almost November! Another year is quickly fading into our rear-view mirror. To many of you, 2010 is a year you would like to forget and quickly put out of your mind. I’ve heard many business owners say “I can’t wait for 2011″. Does this sound like you?

If so, this week I want you to think about what are you going to do to make sure that 2011 is the year you are hoping it will be for you and your business. It is time to get prepared – to think about your PLAN for 2011. If you want to get a different result in 2011, then you must take the time to put your plan together to make it happen!

Unless you have already done the hard work and have your best plan ever in your hand, here is what I want you to do. Make plans TODAY to participate in our 2011 Business Planning Workshop scheduled for Thursday, December 11. We are bringing together 150+ business owners for a one-day planning event that you will not want to miss.

We will be helping you build your 2011 Tour de Profit Race Strategy Document! If you have been following this blog, you know that we think of running your business as we do a multi-stage bike race like the Tour de France. The 2011 Tour de Profit is a 52 stage race to grow your business. And no one would think about starting this kind of difficult, competitive race without first having a race strategy - your Business Plan.

Here is the best part. THIS business plan is not one you will simply put on the shelf. This is one that will outline the specific, weekly goals and actions you will take in 2011 to make this your best year ever!

You can register online at www.tourdeprofit.com If you need to know more before you register, simply give us a call. We can put you in touch with business owners who have participated in the past who can tell you exactly what you will experience. I can assure you - in fact I will GUARANTEE you - that you will find this to be the best investment you have made in your business all year!

Don’t go into 2011 hoping that the economy will improve and business will get better. HOPE IS NOT A STRATEGY! You need a plan. Join us for the 2011 Tour de Profit Business Planning Workshop. Thursday, December 11. You will thank me for convincing you to attend!

Register today: www.tourdeprofit.com

Contact Rich Allen, Business Coach at www.actioncoach.com/richallen or at richallen@actioncoach.com for more information on his business coaching programs.