For this simple exercise, take a blank sheet of paper, and have a pen or pencil with you. We are going to discover who surrounds you in your business. Call it your   ‘Sphere of Influence’.

In the center of the page print your name, then draw a circle around it. Next, begin thinking of all the people that you can call upon for their expertise. Draw a line out from the center and write their name . Continue to bring to mind people that you use.

Here’s a few to get you started; Financial planner, bookkeeper, printer, web developer, legal, SEO specialist, virtual assistant, computer tech, mentors, coaches, banker, suppliers, graphic designer, marketers and copy writers –  and there may be more depending on your business. Your customers or clients may never know who makes up your Sphere, but you need to be keenly aware.

The point of the exercise is to make  sure you have a visual of all the people who surround you to allow you to run your business smoothly. Most importantly, to bring to the table  what they are good at so you don’t have to attempt to be.

Once you  feel you have completed your ‘Sphere of Influence”, be sure to affirm to each of them how much they mean to you. Send a heart felt card of appreciation- it’ will go a long way. Everyone loves to know they are doing a great job.