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5 tips for making sure your resolutions stick

Use the S.M.A.R.T. goal format: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-based. Click here to see an example. Write them down and post them up. Make sure to always write down your goals and post them somewhere where you will see them regularly. This will act as a consistent reminder and help to keep you focusedContinue reading “5 tips for making sure your resolutions stick”

Achieving goals the SMART way

We have been doing a lot of goal setting recently and the SMART format is still the way to do it! So, here is quick example of setting SMART goals. Here’s an example: Goal: Grow my business S – Specific. Make sure your goal is clearly defined. For example, grow my customer base by 25%.Continue reading “Achieving goals the SMART way”

Three articles every business owner should read before making employee decisions

People are the cornerstone to any business. This fact can sometimes be overlooked when we are busy filling orders, managing projects and serving customers. Here are some key articles we love from Linkedin (including one of our own) that remind us how to build and maintain an engaged and satisfied workforce and ultimately optimize any organization.Continue reading “Three articles every business owner should read before making employee decisions”