Set Business Resolutions<\/h2>\n
Create a mix of both short-term and long-term goals for your company. Start by envisioning your business 12 months from now working backward to determine the steps necessary to get there. When creating your goals, make sure they are SMART – specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely.<\/p>\n
For example, when thinking about revenue, you wouldn’t want to say, “I want to increase sales this year.” Instead, you could say, “I want to increase sales by 15% by doing X, Y, and Z over the next year.”<\/p>\n
Develop a Promotional Calendar<\/h2>\n
What time of year does your business tend to thrive? When does business slow down? These are important questions to ask yourself when developing a promotional calendar<\/a>. Consider holidays and events that you could build promotions around. Make sure to give ample time to plan media outreach, produce digital content, design advertising campaigns, etc.<\/p>\n Hot tip!<\/strong> 90% of marketers say social media has increased their brand exposure<\/a>. Social media advertising is affordable and can target specific audiences for maximum impact. Try promoting your next sale or campaign with paid social media advertising.<\/p>\n Do you have the workforce to get the job done? Look at what you want to accomplish and consider the workload to get it done. If your budget is tight, find contract workers, freelancers, and part-time employees as an alternative to full-time employees.<\/p>\n Trade shows and conferences<\/a> can be very insightful and beneficial, allowing you to meet others in your field and learn from industry experts. It’s also an excellent opportunity to meet and engage with potential clients. Make sure you do your research and see what’s available to attend in 2020.<\/p>\n Start by Googling your brand. What are the top results? Do you need new headshots or a website refresh? Consider updating your LinkedIn page, and refreshing your social media header images. When updating, try to keep your materials branded and with a similar tone.<\/p>\n A brand is the set of expectations, memories, stories and relationships that, taken together, account for a consumer\u2019s decision to choose one product or service over another.\u201d \u2013 Seth Godin<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Resource:<\/strong> 9 Questions to Determine If It’s Time to Rebrand Your Business<\/a><\/p>\n Being organized is a critical component of every successful business. Take the time to go through this year’s paperwork. Reorganize and eliminate unnecessary clutter from your desk and computer. These small steps will keep you refreshed and ready to tackle the new year.<\/p>\n Offer supplemental training to refresh their skills or learn new ones. Allow your employees to provide input on what they feel they need to learn. There are plenty of online courses and webinars available that fit into your employee’s busy schedule.<\/p>\n Investing in employee education doesn’t just help your employee it:<\/p>\n Hot tip!<\/strong> Offer These 50 Free Professional Resources to Your Employees<\/a><\/p>\n There is always room to grow and improve yourself. Think about the personal and professional skills you’d like to develop over the coming year, and look for opportunities to improve these. Take an online course, read a book on the subject, or sign up for hands-on training.<\/p>\n Check out these websites for hundreds of affordable courses:<\/p>\n Planning your marketing strategy for the new year may seem like a daunting task. 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Create a Conference Plan<\/h2>\n
Reassess Your Brand and Branding Materials<\/h2>\n
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Get Organized<\/h2>\n
Refresh Your Employees\u2019 Skills<\/h2>\n
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