The 8 Best Resolutions for Entrepreneurs

 

2015 is almost here. Now is the time for setting goals and resolutions — to think about the past year and devise a plan for future success. But what are the best resolutions for those who set goals and reflect on past successes and failure every single day?

Well, it turns out the best resolutions for entrepreneurs aren’t easy. They’re often heartfelt and difficult — and you need to be emotionally invested in them to work. Need ideas for resolutions of your own? Here are a few to get you started:

1.    Don’t try to do it all. Build your team with talented people and delegate tasks appropriately. This way, you can accomplish more without wearing yourself out.

2.    Celebrate small successes and milestones. Progress is significant and celebrating it helps everyone stay motivated and feel recognized.

3.    Build your brand. Create a strategy for getting your name out there and use promotional products to help you build brand awareness, reach, and recall.

4.    Give yourself more time to think. Separate yourself from the daily tasks, so you can focus more time on the big-picture thinking your company needs.

5. Say goodbye to problem customers. If they’re preventing you from providing better service to more valuable customers, consider cutting them loose.

6. Help your community.  Find a cause you care about and partner with them to do something special. Doing good feels good and it can help you create goodwill around your company name and brand.

7. Educate yourself.  Go to the seminar you’ve always wanted to attend or set up some training sessions for your staff.  Not only is it fun, it can help you stay relevant in your marketplace.

8. Be more productive.  Change up your routine, do the hard stuff first, eliminate distractions and just get it done. This is your year to do it.

People set goals all the time, but over 70% never get carried out. Don’t let this happen to you. Choose your resolution, break it down into milestones, and set your timeframe for achievement. 2015 is waiting for you…may success be yours.