Accountability groups come in many forms, but the basic premise is the same: a group of small business owners, freelancers and/or entrepreneurs join together and commit to regularly sharing their goals and progress towards them. Many groups are virtual: mine includes women who live in Florida, Texas, New York, and Utah. They often include weekly online check-ins, plus regular calls and maybe occasional in-person meetings.
I estimate that I spend about one to two hours a week thinking through my weekly plan and engaging with other members — but it’s all time that moves my business forward. There are many ways to approach it: join a paid group like Savor the Success (the one I’m in) or set up your own group (note that you’ll likely have to take on the role of facilitator).
I talked to Jennifer Dawn, President of Savor the Success, about how to find or start the right group and get the most out of your experience. Here is what she recommended.