By Andriana Moskovska –
Keeping your business afloat in a highly competitive market is not exactly a walk in the park. Approximately 20% of new ventures don’t even make it past their first year, so it’s important to do all that you can to rise above the competition.
With that being said, finishing up another year without your business closing down is already a major milestone. But don’t start celebrating too soon. Now is the time to reflect on the past few months, and set goals for the upcoming year. Preparing for the year to come will ensure steady growth for your business.
Poor business planning and market research are two of the main culprits of business failure. Simply put, there’s no room for incompetence in the world of business.
It’s important to avoid procrastination. Take care of smaller tasks as they come, so you can focus on the bigger things ahead.
Here are a few things to add to your end-of-year checklist so you can start the new year with a clean slate: (more…)