Brand new business? Perhaps your business is a bit slow right now…
Get everything in order so that when the New Year comes around you’re prepared to take it on!
o Consult with your Accountant. Is it better to increase expenses before Dec. 31, or hold off until after the first of the year?
o Haven’t tackled Social Media yet? Sign up for LinkedIn and Facebook. If you have the ability to serve customers nationally or internationally, start a Twitter account. Go to http://DaleLittle.com/articles for How To articles.
o Use the Internet!!! Check out Free Trials for software. Request free expert reviews of your web site or blog http://webcontentnh.com Check out VistaPrint’s “Free” specials.
o Do additional marketing to counter the dip in business. Write and submit web press releases to online services: http://www.rembrandtwrites.com/FreePressReleasePostingSites.htm update your blog daily, update all social media posts 5-7 times daily. Send private messages of holiday greetings to your Facebook Friends, LinkedIn Connections and Group members.
o Self-educate: Use the Internet as a learning tool. Check out free e-courses and business blogs (such as this one!). Visit the library or your local bookstore for the latest How-to books in your field of expertise or on the various aspects of doing business.
o Promote upcoming events and speaking engagements in January and February, offer them as great holiday gifts for “that someone special.”
o Housekeeping: Reorganize files on your computer; gather receipts and other documents for tax preparation time; straighten up your office: drawers, closets and files; check on free software upgrades for your computer, and install them.
o Re-evaluate your existing expense programs. Are you eligible for a more appropriate cell phone plan, perhaps for less money? Are you eligible for a free equipment upgrade? Compare all of your insurance rates. Shop credit card, checking account, and investment account rates http://www.bankrate.com
