New Year’s the perfect time to start making changes. Here are some top resolutions for business owners who want a fruitful 2014.
1. Become a better delegator
Your business is your baby – it’s tough to trust others with it. However, you’re just one person and the only way to realistically grow is to share responsibility.
2. Learn something new every day
No doubt your business keeps you busy! Always try to learn something new a day to stay on top of your game.
3. Drop what’s not working
If there’s ever a time of year for cleansing your business, now’s it! If something’s not quite working, axe it. You’ll then have more time to focus on what is.
4. Talk less and listen more
They say that the most intelligent people are good listeners. It’s because you learn more by listening more.
5. Set achievable goals
Optimism is useful, but focusing on unrealistic pipedreams and you may not accomplish anything at all. Focus on setting yourself small, achievable SMART goals…let’s see where you are at the start of 2015!
6. Join a new networking group
Social media isn’t just for teenagers. It’s a great way of finding out about your competition, getting customer insight and sharing ideas with others in your industry.
7. Take time to mentor and teach
Employees will become better at their job. They’ll also feel more loyalty to you and your company.
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