New Year's Resolutions for the Small Business Owner

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS OWNER The beginning of a new year is not only a time to celebrate with family and friends but also an important time to reflect on the past year and plan ahead for the new year. As this year winds down and a new one begins, reassess how your business performed this year and consider what changes you could make to help your business reach the next level of success. FINANCIAL PERSONAL SOCIAL Check your credit score and seek ways to improve it. Improve yourself mentally and physically. Organize company events that will encourage positive January company morale and teamwork. Revise your budget by considering the big picture and limiting your spending on nonessential expenditures. %24 Revisit the goals you set this time last year. If you didn't reach them, ask yourself, "Why?" If you did reach them, consider ways youU can continue growing. Analyze your social media tactics. Know your target audience, and learn how to improve your practices. Show your employees yoU Pay off last year's debt as soon as possible so you can start the new year with a clean slate. appreciate their hard work by celebrating the past year's achievements. Set aside time to take a break from the office and clear your head. You'll be a better leader if you disconnect from work once in a while. Evaluate what your time is worth and see if there is a better way to spend your time and money. Promote an open dialogue with everybody associated with your business. Ask where theų see room Find a new skill to acquire or subject to for improvement. learn about. Continue to look for oppotunities to widen your skill set. HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2014 SuretyBonds.com GUARANTEED PERFORMANCE, NATIONWIDE