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What’s Your Big Picture For This Year?

by Deborah Shane on January 5th


Define, Create, Execute

Living+Mural Whats Your Big Picture For This Year?


Seems like these times are making people and businesses frenetic, with unchartered waters and paradigm shifts in trends, conditions and mindset.


Have we gotten away from the fundamentals and creating a BIG Picture? How do we handle the challenges with no history or basis?

Now that we are about 24 months into living it,  I’m seeing a better acceptance of our “radical reality”.

Instead of doing things you think you should be doing, create a “BIG Picture” blueprint. This about defining your vision, creating the plan of what you need to be doing, then committing to practicing flawless execution.

Consider answering these questons:
Are my products and services still relevant?
Do they serve my niche?
Do I know my customers, the market, my competition?
What is the best marketing and networking plan for me?
What is my sales strategy for this year?

There are many pieces that drive the BIG Picture and the  fundamentals are the foundation.


passion and purpose
a solid business structure
a marketable product
a marketing and sales plan and strategy

great time management and organiztion

Start 2010 with a 6 month plan. Write down your  S.MA.R.T Goals and your vision and make sure the all the pieces are in place and fit. If you are not sure about how to do this, seek out business counseling and mentors to help you. Invest in yourself and your business.

Get out the canvas, paints and paint brushes and start your “art of business” BIG Picture for 2010!

Here is a great article from Ken Kaufman, CEO of CFO Wise and his list

of the top ten trends founders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs of start-up, emerging, and medium-sized businesses should consider as they prepare for the new year.about the top 2010 Business Trends for Entrepreneurs.

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