Happy 2017! We know getting back into the swing of reality this week wasn’t easy but we hope this first week of the New Year has started off in a motivating way. Resolutions are making their way back into conversations. As our friends over at health.com say, “New Year’s resolutions are a bit like babies, they’re fun to make but extremely difficult to maintain.” There’s no time like the present to make a resolution to live healthier, organize your home better or volunteer more of your time. But don’t forget to add your small business onto your list of things to improve. Here are 3 resolutions for your small business to make this year.
AUTOMATE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE
There are daily tasks for your business that suck up your energy and time. Luckily, we live in a world where technology can help us. Explore ways you can use technology to help you streamline your social media postings, communicate with past and present clients, or help with sales. The benefits of freeing up your time can be huge and the options for automating seem endless these days. Here are a few tools that might to fit your needs.
START A BLOG
Having a blog is the best way to get fresh content in front of your consumers. If your business has a website you should consider starting a blog too. Make sure that once you start it, you update it frequently and make it easy to find. Blogs are a great way to provide new info while you promote your social media marketing. Here are 5 steps you can take to start your blog today.
TAKE A VACATION
Having your own business or working for one is a big commitment. If you own a business it’s likely that you put that business first. Of course, this makes sense, it’s your livelihood, but don’t forget to take some time for yourself. Unplug from emails and social media while you focus on you. It doesn’t have to be a long vacation but when you come back you will feel refreshed, motivated and ready to put some new ideas to use. There are several health benefits to taking a vacation so it’s a win-win for you and your business.
As long as you go into 2017 with the attitude that this will be a successful year for both you and your business and you won’t go wrong. Don’t forget to contact us if we can help you put your brand in front of people!