12 Jan

Garnering Greater Growth In The New Year

Posted in Synergy Suggestions on 12.01.12 by John Meloche

Naturally, this is the time of year when many people are starting out with their new year’s resolutions. The thing is, resolutions just may be better known as “things people don’t stick to” versus “things that improve lives”. It is our hope that you will be able to stick to your resolutions this year – especially if they include any of the suggestions that we’ve been blogging about recently.

In yesterday’s blog, we took a look at a Miles Burke article on SitePoint.com that listed a number of resolutions targeted at business owners looking to build their businesses in the new year. At Synergy Marketing Consultants, we understand the level of importance that business owners place on the growth of their companies.

This is why we not only provide the best promo products in the business, but we are staffed with the most energetic and knowledgeable group of individuals in our industry. We care, not only about our products, but about the clients we sell them to. We know that when our clients are successful – our company is able to thrive. Perhaps, it’s because we follow Burke’s tip to learn something new about business.

Burke writes that the smartest business owners are willing to admit their own weaknesses. We can’t all be experts at everything, right? So sensibly, our staff members are interested in learning more about the business owners that make up their clients. This way, they are able to better assess what type of promo product would be best suited to help grow their respective businesses.

In your case, you may also want to engage in deeper conversations with your clients about what it is they need. Or, as Burke suggests, “find a course or books that can help you to learn more. There are plenty of short courses that only require an hour or two a week, as well as online courses, blogs and web sites that can help you boost your business knowledge.”

Don’t forget to take time for yourself, reminds Burke. When getting caught up in all of the “hoopla” that comes with business decisions, we sometimes need to remember that spending time with family and friends is the most important part of our days. Doing so will help you to better appreciate the time you put into your work, knowing that it is all in the name of a better life for yourself and your loved ones.

In addition, setting aside leisure time for yourself will allow you to get the adequate relax time necessary to re-energize when it’s time to get back to work. Bogging yourself down with stressful tasks without taking a break won’t do you or your business any good. Burke suggests you “take a walk with your children, go camping for a weekend, or head to a museum and turn off your phone.”

Finally, delegate effectively. Writes Burke: “We all want to work less and earn more. Here’s one of the greatest secrets of time management: successful delegation. Start by writing down every activity you undertake for an entire week, then review the results.” Good luck and have fun making this year your most successful one to date!

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