Making a step to make improvement means preparing everyone to embrace the change. Like today, 2016 is almost near to its end, soon all of us will welcome the brand new year, 2017. Of course, this is another year of preparation, some people makes the so called "New Year's Resolution," like for example, those from the business industry make some lists to assure their success this coming 2017.
In a research, making plans when the new year begins will help you to be more effective and will likely to lead you to achieve everything's on the list. What you need to do is to ask the right question on yourself while preparing the plans for 2017.
Entrepreneur further share the things that you need to follow to make you 2017 more successful:
1. Crunch The Numbers
Before the beginning of the year, look back on the stock of your business to see what's working or not. Know the things that the company has done this 2016, make evaluations, know about your products that has been unprofitable, and assess the whole company to find out if there is discrepancy. When you find out everything, make an action with these problems and find a solution, at least ask some help from other people.
2. Establish Short And Long Term Goals
Doing this thing is a big help on your company. In every quarter you must list down or make an outline with your short term and long term goals. Though, you have to be sure that these goals creates an impact and can make an improvement in your company. Make it measurable, of course it must also be realistic (to achieve easily), trackable and action oriented.
3. Make Sure Digital Presence Is Up To Date
Never underestimate the power of social media by letting the SEO of the company to suddenly slip away. Before 2016 ends, make sure to update the digital profiles and social media. It is better to be consistent in posting updates to maximize the field of your company.
4. Refresh Workspace
By ending the year, of course, it is necessary to remove the things that are not needed anymore. Clean your workspace and organize everything to really feel a brand new beginning this 2017. Much better if you also clean computers or laptops by removing files which are not related to work, and change passwords to secure everything.
5. Reward Successes
Employees are said to be motivated if they feel that they are being appreciated, as reported by the survey from Glassdoor. While the year ends, take a look on what are the success that contributes by your employees and celebrate it with them. In this way, you are making opportunity to know them more by giving them the recognition that they deserve.
6. Take Stock
Track the progress and obstacles of the company before the end of 2016. Reflection on events like achieving goals and experiencing failure gives you the lesson that you need for the preparation of the coming year.
7. Commit To Personal Development
By developing the company, you also need to develop yourself. Never neglect the growth that you need as these things are needed for the future development. Identify the things that you need in achieving your goals. Prioritize them this 2017 so by the end of the year, you will likely to achieve success.
8. Prioritize Self-Care
You can only maintain success if you know how to value yourself. The most important preparation that you need to do is to prepare yourself this 2017, not only physically, but also mentally and emotionally. Create a good relationship with yourself, eat well and hydrate your body, do not forget to exercise and get enough of sleep at least eight hours.
When everything seems to be hard, these preparation were abandoned by other people. However, these are all needed most of the time. No matter how hard it is, stick with these preparation this 2017. Just remember that success is always the reward of hard works.
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