9-17-15 Create a vision to help you create your business

Before Vincent and Tyla Nattress created The Orchard Kitchen near Bayview Corner, they made a “Vision Board.”  This was a real picture where they visualized and listed everything they wanted to create in their lives together, including a business that matched their values.

I shared their story on Whidbey Local this week: The Orchard Kitchen in Bayview offers an Intimate Farm to Table Experience: http://www.whidbeylocal.com/article/view/896

I was struck by how much they incorporated into their vision: Where they would live, what kind of restaurant business they would create using their educations and work experience, how they would become part of a community, what kind of employers they would be and how their restaurant would be a unique dining experience.

The Orchard Kitchen opened this last July, and Vincent and Tyla are satisfied that they have accomplished just about all they had visualized.

Creating a vision is a great concept for establishing a business, but it’s also a great idea for looking ahead and getting clear on what you want in your future.