Vision

When you hear the word “vision” what comes to your mind’s eye? In the context of your company or business? How do you literally see your business flourishing and becoming successful? What is it that you have to do? And more than that, what kind of business do you see yourself running?

Vision is a very broad concept. For the small business owner it can be one of the biggest tasks, tapping into vision, and growing a company based on what you see and visualize when you do all your turbocharging and brainstorming.

What are your values and how do they impact the type of company you want to run? How big do you want to expand? What exactly do you want to do? How do you want to do it? Innovation is an important skill. What innovative strategies do you have in mind? What type of people do you want to work with in creating the type of company you want to have? Why do you even want to have this company? Why do you exist? Why does your company exist? Where is your company located? How do you bring your product and services to your customers and clients?

Is your company “green”? What is the mission of your company? Have you formulated a mission statement? At the end of the day, can you visualize a scenario where you are running an enterprise that is successful? Can you have fun doing whatever it is you are planning to do? Does your personality match the kind of business you are running and want to run?

Strategy

What is your strategy? What is your business about? What are its values? What is it's mission? What is your brand image? How do you define your company? Why do you exist as a company? Are you adding value to the industry you are in? Why should a client or customer come to you and not the other small business down the street? What is your purpose for running this business? And you. Are you a good leader? No strategy can be implemented without a good, appropriate leader and project manager. How are your managerial skills? What is your vision for your company? What are your specific step by step methodology for the implementation of your strategic goals? What is the "DNA" of your mission and strategy? Have you broken down what you are trying to accomplish to its nucleus and have put each component together to visualize a architectural prototype for success? Have you given yourself a time frame to accomplish your objectives? Have you set measurable goals? Do you have an organizational chart? Have you done your research? What role will you play? What will be your business personality? Ally? Provocateur? Apprentice? Boss? Arrogant? Confident? Humble? Cut throat?