Have You Made Your Business Resolutions?

Most of us can just photocopy our personal resolution list from last year.

• Get in better shape
• Stop and smell the roses
• Take up a hobby
• Stick to the diet
• . . .

But have you ever made a business resolution list?  Maybe there are a few of you running small businesses that absolutely hit it out of the park last year, congratulations, you’re in the minority.

For the rest of us we could use a little time for reflection and even dust off the ol’ business plan.  Remember a business plan is SUPPOSED to function as a dynamic document, evolving to account for the current and future climate of business.  Think of it as your Constitution that has its own Amendments.

What can you improve on as a business owner?

• Participating in a network group?
• Researching & adopting the latest technological improvements for your industry?
• Implementing a customer excellence plan (don’t stop at satisfying customers- reach to exceed expectations)
• More meaningful and frequent solicitation from employees about ideas
• Learning how new media and technologies on the web can benefit your growth.  EVERY business can/should participate online because that’s where your customers are.
• Anything else???

Don’t miss this perfect opportunity over the next couple of weeks to make those resolutions.

Thin your waistline and fatten your bottom line.