Fast Track Your New Year
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Attention to Detail Required – Literally!
Attention to detail is admittedly not my strength as i am more of a visionary. However, having been in business for so long, I do recognize the importance. Last quarter of the year is when you want to examine everything that works well as well as what may not be working to your contentment. What should you forego to improve next year’s results?
The worst detail for me is when I recognize a technical piece is not working like clockwork. Given this is the opposite of my expertise, it takes me far longer to uncover the mis-step. So i dread taking the time to fix. But, when it’s finally corrected, I’m happy. Therefore, I spend a small portion of each day last quarter making certain everything is operating properly.
Another detail is to inspect your monthly bills. Are there fees that you pay each month that are not a necessary piece of your business plan? Can you eliminate some so that when an important class appears, you will have the funds to pay for it? How else may you effectively spend your money so that more comes back your way in return?
Lastly, when was the last time you checked in with a steady client? Have you followed up with the propsects who indicated they “might” use your service? It’s the Nice Girls (People) DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results.
If you are seeking work elsewhere, have you followed up or checked back in with companies where you interviewed? Are you on top of the business news and who might be hiring? Are you consistently contacting new companies to find new possibilities? This Video on Interviewing may help you to hear HIRED!
Admission as to what needs to be cleaned up now will serve you will in the coming year. You will set free this year’s burdens in order to achieve new heights next year. It’s well worth taking the time to do what should be done.
Instead of waiting until December 31st to make a New Year Resolution for doing better, make it now. By January 1, you will be on your way to enjoying many ‘a Smooth Sale!
