Resolutions For Your Small Business – Part 1
Personal resolutions are all the rage, but I like to make resolutions for my business as well! Of course the new year isn’t the only time I make goals or focus on change, but I do love a fresh planner and my new calendar. They inspire me to think outside of my box. Therefore I always make some new goals for my business this time of year!
Steps For Creating Resolutions
- Review: First, I start out with taking a look at what worked well this last year and what bombed. Some may say “what needs improvement” but for me I like to face the facts. Certain incentives, promotions or campaigns may not have worked at all. I believe failing is for…learning!
- Brainstorm: I like to give myself some space to do this by myself. Go to a coffee shop (or out of my normal environment) and let my brain wander. Once I have some ideas or thoughts for the new year, I like to ask my team about some aspects. I feel it is important to let them brainstorm and make decisions that can actually come to fruition. Instead of asking them “what do you want?” I would ask “what product would you like featured in March?” That way they can see their ideas come to life in real time.
- Create A Specific Action Plan: You can do this for one quarter, half a year or the whole year. This is the time we get to take all of our ideas and decisions and assign a specific timeline. Specificity is so important…I cannot emphasize it enough! I often fail at lofty goals like “losing weight” or “getting healthy.” However, I succeed at goals like “move thirty minutes, five times a week” or “drink two quarts of water a day.” Use this same philosophy breaking down your small business goals.
In Closing
In my next post I will talk about crushing your small business goals. What does it take to bring our small business resolutions to fruition? Make sure to check back on the 31st for my simple steps!
