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Here is the recap for our #MicrobizUS chat on Building A Strategic Framework For Your Business from Wednesday, August 15th at 2pm. Missed the chat? Comment below with questions, tips, and strategies to share. Follow us on Twitter @microbizpodcast and join us for the next #MicrobizUS chat Wednesday, August 23rd at 2pm.

Thank you to Jennifer Milius, for joining us as this week’s chat guest expert. Jen is an author, speaker, and leadership coach. Jen was also a guest on the podcast, How To Use Strategy In Your Microbusiness.

Q1: What was your vision/vision statement when you started your business?

A1: The vision/vision statement is still the same for me now as it was then; it is to leave a positive lasting influence that encourages people to be the best they can be #MicrobizUS #leadership #businesstips

— Jen Milius | Author – Speaker – Coach (@AuthorJenMilius) August 15, 2018

A1: To be recognized locally and internationally as a company that simplified business operations and created jobs in IT. #MicrobizUS

— Isobel Ndoro (@Isobel_Ndoro) August 15, 2018

A1 Our vision is and has remained Our customers appreciate and respond to our excellence in service, quality training, and cost effective program. Making Training Marbles, Inc. their training service provider of choice.

— Dyann McDowell (@dyannmcdowell) August 15, 2018

A1: Create paths that make a way for Hearts to be Open to Pursue the Extraordinary (HOPE); to develop and ignite HOPE in hearts and minds. #MicrobizUS https://t.co/pZgEmOR3iL

— Kathryn Lang (@Kathrynclang) August 15, 2018

Q2: What are the core values most important to your business?

A2: Encouragement, Kindness, Integrity, and Positive Impact

— Jen Milius | Author – Speaker – Coach (@AuthorJenMilius) August 15, 2018

A2: Our core values are responsibility, honesty, creativity, performance, and understanding. We include this in our marketing proposals and we interview potential employees based on this. #MicrobizUS https://t.co/DnVuZ6grUu

— Sharon Thomas DeLay (@sharondelay) August 15, 2018

A2: Integrity, Care, Transparency and Respect #MicrobizUS

— Isobel Ndoro (@Isobel_Ndoro) August 15, 2018

A2: Core Values: if it's not good, encouraging, uplifting, or positive then walk away. #MicroBizUS https://t.co/yHFJrMQroS

— Kathryn Lang (@Kathrynclang) August 15, 2018

A2 integrity, resiliency and excellence.

— Dyann McDowell (@dyannmcdowell) August 15, 2018

Q3: How do you incorporate your vision and core values into the daily workings of

your business?

A3: My vision and core values are my filter for decisions and projects. They help me to determine when to say "yes" and "no" as both are important to bringing your vision to life #MicrobizUS

— Jen Milius | Author – Speaker – Coach (@AuthorJenMilius) August 15, 2018

A3: It's in how we work with customers and how we think about our now and our future. Any other answer would be too long… #MicrobizUS https://t.co/u3DIHQezXf

— Sharon Thomas DeLay (@sharondelay) August 15, 2018

A3 our vision drives decisoyand lays the foundation for expectations and priorities. Every team member knows when there’s a issue/problem that I’m going to ask what our mission, vision and therefore what’s the solution? It’s the pipeline for our success.

— Dyann McDowell (@dyannmcdowell) August 15, 2018

A3: Researched this #MicrobizUS pic.twitter.com/CAdoUgb4V9

— Isobel Ndoro (@Isobel_Ndoro) August 15, 2018

Q4: After getting clear on your vision and values, what’s your first step when developing a strategy?

A4: Identify some key projects or goals that would move the business closer to the vision #MicrobizUS #businesstips

— Jen Milius | Author – Speaker – Coach (@AuthorJenMilius) August 15, 2018

A4: The most important part of any strategy is to begin investing in connections with others. #MicrobizUS https://t.co/WV97wVA6ol

— Kathryn Lang (@Kathrynclang) August 15, 2018

I’m continuously looking at the vantage points – immediately, 30-90 days, 1 and 5 years. Strategic planning is based on those targets and moved as needed.

— Dyann McDowell (@dyannmcdowell) August 15, 2018

A4: Determine where you are. This is harder than is looks. Some people see themselves how they WANT to see themselves, not how they actually appear to others. Many small businesses get snared in this same trap. #MicrobizUS

— Isobel Ndoro (@Isobel_Ndoro) August 15, 2018

A4-P2: For an accurate picture of where your business is, conduct external and internal audits to get a clear understanding of the marketplace, the competitive environment, and your organization’s competencies (your real—not perceived—competencies).#MicrobizUS

— Isobel Ndoro (@Isobel_Ndoro) August 15, 2018

Q5: What is one thing you are working on right now in your business, that you are using a strategy to achieve? (or something you need a new strategy for?)

A5: My whole business has an overall strategy as well as key projects, so I'm working what I have and revisiting and refining often #MicrobizUS

— Jen Milius | Author – Speaker – Coach (@AuthorJenMilius) August 15, 2018

A5: I'm doing everything I can to help others without expectation of return BUT I am also remembering to provide a CALL TO ACTION in all that I'm doing! #MicroBizUs "Don't just provide value and then walk away" @owenvideo https://t.co/hy5LjFBHkW

— Kathryn Lang (@Kathrynclang) August 15, 2018

A5: I need a new strategy for new customer acquisition. We're working on this, but it's just one more thing on my list…and the actual act is not my fave thing. So you know where it ends up… #MicrobizUS https://t.co/vO83Ni6n4P

— Sharon Thomas DeLay (@sharondelay) August 15, 2018

A5: I am reading PRINCE 2 for Project Management, there are times when l am contracted as a Project Administrator and that course will help me get a higher pay rate. Exams is also work in progress. Wish me the best. #MicrobizUS

— Isobel Ndoro (@Isobel_Ndoro) August 15, 2018

A5 I’m working on systems and automation. I need a strategy for Keynote Speaking, ideas? #MicrobizUS

— Dyann McDowell (@dyannmcdowell) August 15, 2018

You could do a video or start out with local events that allow you to get your message going – refine it – then video a time when you’re giving that speech live. Some logistics (and consent) to work out, but that’s an idea

— Jen Milius | Author – Speaker – Coach (@AuthorJenMilius) August 15, 2018

Another idea would be to do a short video that shows your speaking style and posted on your website. That would help people get to know you on another level plus share a bit about your message and show your passion along with it #MicrobizUS

— Jen Milius | Author – Speaker – Coach (@AuthorJenMilius) August 15, 2018

Get onto a Google alert list for "Call for Speakers," and consider joining the National Speakers Association. There is a local chapter!

— Sharon Thomas DeLay (@sharondelay) August 15, 2018

I'd suggest identifying why you want to including speaking opportunities into your business, what you'd love to talk about, and who you'd love to share it with. Getting clear on those helps to get a vision in place to put together the strategy #MicrobizUS

— Jen Milius | Author – Speaker – Coach (@AuthorJenMilius) August 15, 2018

Q6: What do you do when you feel you’re off track?

A6: I take a step back and regroup. I'll reevaluate where I am and determine the next steps. And of course, take action on those next steps 🙂 #MicrobizUS

— Jen Milius | Author – Speaker – Coach (@AuthorJenMilius) August 15, 2018

A6: First I do problem identification then I remove all distractions, list possible solutions, fix it, if l fail l ask for assistance then try to ask questions from the Helper, learn by observation and then try it myself. also necessary to detox my mind, walks #MicrobizUS

— Isobel Ndoro (@Isobel_Ndoro) August 15, 2018

A6: When I find I'm off track, I curl up in the corner and eat ice cream . . . then I remember I'm the only one that can fix my journey and I start making corrections – even little ones begin adding up fast. #MicrobizUS https://t.co/iGmAtcPLDU

— Kathryn Lang (@Kathrynclang) August 15, 2018

A6: Every. Da*n. Day. When my email is out of control. When my desk is a mess. It's less about meeting my goals than it is controlling my ducks. #MicrobizUS https://t.co/deURsVdOez

— Sharon Thomas DeLay (@sharondelay) August 15, 2018

Join us and participate in the #MicrobizUS chat on Wednesday, August 22nd at 2pm EST by following along on the @microbizpodcast Twitter page, or follow the hashtag #MicrobizUS

We love hearing what everyone shares! It gives us motivation and great ideas for future podcasts! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️ #MicrobizUS https://t.co/dYqQDB4htz

— The Successful Micropreneur Podcast (@Microbizpodcast) August 15, 2018

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Thank you that is so inspiring. You have made my day. That is going onto my motivation board #MicrobizUS pic.twitter.com/WX5WXVptVh

— Isobel Ndoro (@Isobel_Ndoro) August 15, 2018

It’s a great way to network, meet people who like a lot of the same things you do (strategy, entrepreneurship, marketing) and you learn new tips and strategies you can try immediately! Join us at 2pm!

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Building A Strategic Framework For Your Business: #MicrobizUS Chat Recap

Q1: What was your vision/vision statement when you started your business?

Q2: What are the core values most important to your business?

Q3: How do you incorporate your vision and core values into the daily workings of

your business?

Q4: After getting clear on your vision and values, what’s your first step when developing a strategy?

Q5: What is one thing you are working on right now in your business, that you are using a strategy to achieve? (or something you need a new strategy for?)

Q6: What do you do when you feel you’re off track?

Here’s a reminder on #MicrobizUS Twitter Chat Best Practices:

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Building A Strategic Framework For Your Business: #MicrobizUS Chat Recap

Q1: What was your vision/vision statement when you started your business?

Q2: What are the core values most important to your business?

Q3: How do you incorporate your vision and core values into the daily workings of

your business?

Q4: After getting clear on your vision and values, what’s your first step when developing a strategy?

Q5: What is one thing you are working on right now in your business, that you are using a strategy to achieve? (or something you need a new strategy for?)

Q6: What do you do when you feel you’re off track?

Here’s a reminder on #MicrobizUS Twitter Chat Best Practices:

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