New Year’s Resolutions for Businesses
Everyone wants to start the New Year on a high note. While many of us set personal goals to lose weight, stop smoking, or spend more time with family, entrepreneurs have their own set of common resolutions. According to a survey by American Express, these are the most common annual pledges made by business owners and managers:
Resolution |
Percentage |
Be more profitable |
56% |
Be a better boss |
36% |
Get to know customers better |
36% |
Make personal time for me |
36% |
Get outside help I need |
25% |
Do something to benefit the environment |
22% |
Establish an emergency-preparedness plan |
16% |
*Survey of 627 owners/managers of U.S. companies with fewer than 100 employees |
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Are you hoping to make changes in 2009? Experts say you’ll increase your chances of success if you set achievable and specific goals (for instance, exactly how much you want to increase profits), keep your list short and manageable, and create a clear timeline with milestones.
If the development of an emergency preparedness plan is one of your goals for 2009, D&E is available to help with the process. D&E’s Business Continuity Solutions can help keep your business operational when the unexpected occurs. Give us a call today at 1-877-4DE-TODAY for more information.