Thoughtful Thursdays - It's that time of year again

As the calendar year draws to an end, there is no better time for many businesses to review performance versus plan for the previous 12 months and confirm objectives and strategies for the next 12 months. Enjoy your successes and set the plans for continued growth.

For owner/operated or micro businesses it means exchanging the tactical mindset of day to day operations to strategic thinking of a business owner. Using the information gained from the field during the past year and developing insights to create plans and objectives for the next.

Block off an adequate amount of time and do not let anything change that schedule. To avoid being distracted you may want to do this outside of your office, especially if you are home based. I believe it is also a good practice to ask peers for objective feedback.

Respect the exercise, each part of your business, marketing, operations and finance, are depending on you to set the course for sustainable growth.

Maintain sight of the vision you have for your business and ensure that your objectives, strategies and tactics are working in tandem to achieve that vision.

Good selling,
Richard