2010…Are You Ready?
Looking back, I can’t believe how quickly this year flew by. Of course it didn’t help that our summer this year wasn’t a real summer, it was more like one long Spring. We got a few really hot days, but for the most part it never really felt like summer.
And now, here it is the second week of December and we have no snow here in southern Ontario…nothing! I remember when I was a kid we used to get so much snow we spent more time at home in the winter than we did in school because of all the snow days.
I grew up in a really old farmhouse (rented house, not our farm) in the country, so we spent all our time playing outdoors. The snow would be as high as the fence bordering the fields, I mean there was moutains of snow. And now we’re lucky if we get any, which is pretty scary if you think about it. Anyway, enough talk about the weather and the not so hidden effects of global warming.
I want to know…
What do you have planned for 2010?
For me, December is a time to assess my business and go through everything with a fine toothed comb. I take a look at everything I’m doing and decide what’s working and what isn’t. What things I want to keep and improve, and what things I need to let go.
Once I have a clear picture of my business, then I make realistic short-term and long-term goals for the new year. Then depending on what I want to accomplish, I come up with a plan and marketing campaign that will help me meet those goals.
For me, 2010 will be a year of focus. I’m determined to trim my business of all time and money suckers, and implement my plans to make everything else less time consuming and more profitable.
Have you thought about your business plans for the new year? What will do?
Please share your thoughts 
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My goals for the year: reduced outstanding personal debt so as to increase opportunities on the business end (this includes selling a rental property); chief focus, paradoxically, is going to be Family Guy. I have worked on my business pursuits at the expense of family, so I am going to reverse the balance this year. Finally, am working with a business coach to streamline business planning.
Melissa Ingold
Twitter: imsweetie
Hi Steve, sounds like you’ve got some great plans in place!
It can be really difficult finding a balance between work and family, because unlike a job outside of the home, your work is always there and it can suck you in.
I think many business owners struggle with that balance, and every once in awhile I have to stop, and set my priorities straight
Nell
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/casualeveryday
I’m reinventing my business — total new direction. Something I’ve been wanting to do, and planning on for a couple of years now. Finally ready to make it happen this year. Looking forward to seeing where this new business direction takes me.
Nell
Melissa Ingold
Twitter: imsweetie
Woo hoo Nell, so glad to hear that you’re finally ready to take that step. I’m excited to see what you have up your sleeve
I have a lot of plans for 2010 as well, and I’m excited about the direction things are going to go.