May 15, 2013 Small Business Connections Barrie, ON Barb Stuhlemmer

Do You Believe? I believe the first principle of business--the one that shapes every single decision you make from the moment you decide that a business of your own is something you truly wish to create--is that your business must be able to grow. ~ Michael E. Gerber Do you believe?

Dream of Growth Do you have a dream for your business?

“I can’t do that I don’t have any extra time.” “I can’t afford to, but thanks anyway.” “No one will pay that.” “I tried that before, it didn’t work.” “They won’t buy from me, I’m too small.”

Own Your CEO Hat BLITZ Growth Tool Know It – Go It – Grow It Inventory what you are currently doing Identify what you want to be doing

Roles and Responsibilities How does your business run? Who does the work?

ClearComm Information Design

1.Identify all the roles (positions) in your business. – Monitor your week if you are unsure – Assign a name to each role.

Barb Stuhlemmer

2.Write down the responsibilities for each role. – Do it while you are performing the activities

Event manager 1.Ensure the venue is booked and deposit is paid. 2.Invite the speakers 3.Create contracts/agreements & sign contracts 4.Develop the sales page & video 5.Create the marketing calendar 6.Create the marketing copy for the , e-zine, social media, & phone call invites 7.Confirm the guest list & meals to the venue 8.Create the atmosphere

3.Choose your ultimate role – The best use of your time – Something you love to do – Something that feels like play for you – Something you could do all day long and still have energy left to play with your kids, go out with your spouse, help a friend.

4.Define the worst use of your time – The thing you are not good at – Something you put off because you hate it – Something someone else will love to do and will do better and faster then you

5.Identify your roles on your Org Chart – Circle up to 3 roles that you would LOVE to do – Put an X through the 3 roles you should STOP doing

BLITZ Growth Tool Know It – Go It – Grow It Know It Go It Grow It

Put on your CEO Hat Webinar Tuesday May 28 at 2:00pm ET

“Where there is no struggle there is no progress.” ~John C. Maxwell