Formed in 1987 by businessmen committed to building successful businesses implementing Christian values in day-to-day decisions, FORUMS stands apart in the world of professional associations. Through years of experience and refinement Forums members leverage a business support network unique in the market today. FORUMS will provide you tools, vision and relationships for life success.
Wearing too many hats, running from one function to another, working too hard for too little reward, feeling like you’ve got to look after everything, because you can’t rely on your employees and not enough time for what’s really important in your life.
Characteristics:
- Not enough customers, sales and profits
- Not enough free time
- Key numbers not known
- Difficulty finding and keeping good people
- Always putting out “fires”
- Unhealthy stress
- Micro managing
- Constant cash flow problems
- Unbalanced: work, spouse, kids, God
- Need to be a better husband, father, etc.
- Need closer relationship with Christ
Owner working On the business, not In the business. Business is seen as a ministry provided and led by God.
Characteristics:
- Vision, values, mission, and purpose identified and in writing
- “World-Class” business training implemented
- “Fire” prevention in place
- Living and sharing the Gospel
- Greater focus on purpose
- Balanced work, God, spouse, kids, sports, hobbies.
- Key numbers understood and implemented
- Key systems defined and implemented
- Income and cash flow problems solved
- Servant Leadership
- Intimate relationships with Christ, wife, kids, “neighbors” and others.
Owner moving from success to significance. Concerned more about his calling than his career.
Characteristics (stage 2 plus):
- Time to implement life and business plan.
- People empowered to succeed
- Key systems in place and refined
- Vision, mission and purpose refined
- Key numbers known & refined
- Sufficient Passive Income
- Minimal or no mortgage or debt
- Income exceeds expenses
- Mature in Christ
- Hungry to serve others
- Experiencing Christ’s Joy
- Happy family