End of 2024 is Fast Approaching!

Here we are at the first of November 2024 with the end of the year fast approaching. Are you like me and your "To-Do" list is continuing to grow? How do you keep it all together and focus on getting things done by the end of the year? What do you need to focus on? Whether you're behind the scenes keeping the business running or out in front as an owner building the business, here's my thoughts from behind the scenes to assist in finishing out the year and being ready to jump in to 2025.

A few places to start when putting a plan in place: review and complete outstanding tasks, prioritize high-impact projects, actively engage with customers and clients, provide feedback to your team, contribute to year-end reporting, showcase your accomplishments, and proactively discuss goals for the next year with the key people in your organization; essentially aiming to leave a positive impression by demonstrating your dedication and value before the year ends. 

Specific actions to take:

• Review your current projects: Identify any unfinished tasks or deliverables and prioritize their completion before the year ends.
• Focus on high-impact projects: Dedicate extra effort to projects that have a significant impact on the company's bottom line or customer satisfaction.
• Customer engagement: Actively reach out to clients, follow up on leads, and provide exceptional customer service to close out the year strong.
• Offer feedback and suggestions: Share constructive feedback with your team regarding processes, projects, or areas for improvement.
• Contribute to year-end reporting: Assist in gathering data and preparing reports to accurately reflect the company's performance throughout the year.
• Document your achievements: Maintain a record of accomplishments throughout the year. Celebrate Successes!
• Proactive goal setting: Write down and Discuss your goals for the upcoming year with your manager/team to demonstrate your commitment and future plans.
• Team collaboration: Actively participate in team meetings and collaborate with colleagues to ensure all projects are completed efficiently.
• Stay organized: Maintain a clean workspace and organized systems to maximize productivity and efficiency. 
• Show appreciation: Express gratitude to clients, colleagues and management for their support throughout the year. 

And, if you reach December 31, 2024 and you're not where you want to be, don't stress, just breathe. You will get it done.

Make it a great week!

M.