1. Streamlining
From Your BIG Dream to 140 Characters

2. BIG Idea Overload
Budding entrepreneurs & small
business owners have no shortage of
BIG ideas!
But making those big dreams a reality
can be seriously overwhelming

3. Bridging the Gap
Break your BIG idea into bite-sized
pieces
Where are you now? Where do you want to be?
Identify what is needed to bridge the gap

4. Smarty Pants Goals
Every goal needs to be SMART
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic,
Time-bound
For each SMART goal develop 1-3 specific
tactics needed to accomplish your goal

5. Identify Your Big Rocks
What 1 thing can you do TODAY to
move you forward on your Big goal?
Forget the big to-do list. Instead focus on 1-3
of you most important tasks each day - your
Big Rocks
Don’t underestimate the power of baby steps

6. Scheduling & Accountability
Put all milestones & tactics in your
calendar to stay accountable
Block out time in your calendar to work
on your Big Rocks each day
Keep track of all you have
accomplished with a Ta-Da list

7. Internet: Friend or Foe?
Make the internet your friend - not a
time sucking foe!
The internet offers opportunities to:
Network
Market
Learn
Collaborate
But time can be easily wasted

8. Manage Your Time Online
Stop logging on to multiple social
networks
Get your daily news in one place
Schedule updates in advance
Learn to let go

9. Streamlining Log-ins
Use tools to simplify social media
TweetDeck
Pros: Easy to use & understand, streamlined
interface, works like an application
Cons: Focuses primarily on Twitter, other
features more limited
HootSuite
Pros: Robust, can access Facebook pages,
online & accessible from any computer
Cons: A little more complicated

10. Streamlining News Feeds
Find yourself spending more time
reading other people’s news than
generating your own?
Use Google Reader to streamline your
news
Get your updates in one place
This can include blogs, Google Alerts for your
brand, news, updates, Twitter feeds...
Check once or twice a day

11. Streamlining Your Schedule
Make the most of time pockets with
creating content and scheduling it in
advance
Blog posts
Social media updates (HootSuite makes this
really easy)
Newsletters
BUT don’t let scheduling replace
engagement!

12. Letting Go
You’re going to miss things. And that’s
okay
Letting go of other peoples news will
open you up to start making your own
Don’t get lost in your own head. Be
deliberate about what you’re doing
online and keep your goal in mind

13. This free webinar is being offered as part of The
Launch Sequence - a workshop series for small
business owners and budding entrepreneurs to
define their businesses and get them to market.
To learn more about The Launch Sequence & to
get on the pre-launch list, visit:
www.TheLaunchSequence.com

14. Thank You!!
Questions?
Contact Us:
info@thelaunchsequence.com
Nailah Blades @NailahBlades
Donna Queza @DonnaQueza