2016 is almost over already! What are you doing right now to build an even stronger business from Day 1 in 2017? We have some recommendations for you and every small and medium business owner to prepare 2017.As a small business owner you and your staff might be focused on the end of year and getting it over. You may be busy getting the last orders out before staff head off for the annual shutdown period. Or you may be easing off on work in the lead up to Christmas and watching your cash flow carefully. Maybe you are really busy; you can’t wait for a couple of days off to catch your breath before it all starts again in 2017.Some business owners say that they want 2016 to be over because it has been a tough year. If that is your case, then this post is for you! It will help you to have a better year next year.Yes, if you keep doing the same things, then you will get the same results. That’s what Einstein said and he’s right. Staff costs are often around half of the total cost base for a small business. So it is really important that you get your house in order about people. The trouble is that you might not know exactly where to start and what to do.Maybe you have had a cracker of a 2016 and are getting ready to celebrate your successes. Then, now is the time to reflect on what happened behind the scenes to make the year as good as it has been.
If you want to make 2017 a stronger year, your team deserves your attention. Regardless of where you are at, here are 6 things you need to do before the end of 2016:
This is a short list of proven ways to stronger business. It is far from a full list of what you can do to consolidate success or improve matters in your business. They are a solid start. Nothing beats good trusted advice that comes from a good business partner or advisor which may very well cover these areas. If it does not yet include these 6 tips, use this post as a prompt for your advisor. Or consider getting a specialised HR advisor to support you and your business for 2017.If you would like your business to benefit from unbiased and trusted advice and effective practical support from a generalist or specialist business advisor, get in touch with us at The Network Of Consulting Professionals.