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As we start the new year, we should think about the things that went right in our business over the last year and consider what we should be changing that may not have worked well in the past. |
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Think about the ABCs. What can we do to Always Be Cultivating our relationships with vendors, customers, and team members? |
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Never stop learning. I’ve often mentioned that I think continuing education is important. What can we do this year to hone up on what we think we already know and learn something new that can help our business grow? |
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Change something. If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always be where you already are. Sometimes just tweaking one little thing can make a big difference in the business. |
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Don’t forget to plan and analyze the results of the plan. I’m certain you’ve heard this phrase: “Nobody plans to fail; they just fail to plan.” |
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Stay current with the technology that’s important to your business. Does everyone in the organization have the tools to be successful? |