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5 New Year’s Resolutions For Your Business

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With another busy year over, it’s the perfect time to look back, reflect, and plan for the future. And what better way to do this than by setting your business a New Year’s resolution? As the world continues to evolve, we too must adapt and strive for bigger and better things, and so here are some of our favourite resolutions, perfect for every business looking to improve in the New Year.

Learn new skills

Whether it’s reading a new book or partaking in training, when we learn new skills, we improve our dexterity and begin to access new opportunities. Diversifying your knowledge pool provides vital exercise to the brain, improving both problem solving and critical thinking. Ultimately, it’s about the ability to adapt and face new challenges, and the more time you put into self-development – the better equipped you will be when reaching for your business goals.

Strive for sustainability

A sustainable business operates while looking out for the best interests of the environment, and considers the impact it holds on society. Morally speaking, striving for sustainability should be on every business’ agenda, but there are other benefits too, including: a better brand image, decreased waste production, competitive advantages, and reduced costs.

Give thanks to your team

There are many things to be thankful for, but often we forget about the people around us. A business couldn’t function without its workforce, and so taking a step back and appreciating your team is a must! Take time to express gratitude and let your co-workers know their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. It will not only brighten their day, but also help to strengthen the bond with your team.

Improve your online visibility

It’s clear to see that online presence and visibility are a must for any business, and so striving to improve upon it is a resolution worth making. It goes a long way in helping users discover your business, while boosting brand reputation and strengthening the voice of your company. Whether it is by improving your website, writing blogs, curating more social media content, or acquiring more testimonials, there are many options to choose from.

Make the most of Networking

It’s not what you know but who you know, and so expanding upon the business circles you run in, is a resolution which can help your business in more ways than you can imagine. It will help to strengthen both your connections and reach within your industry, while providing ample opportunities for lasting friendships to form. Networking benefits from improved visibility, a stronger support group, as well as business growth, while tethering your company to the heart of your local community.

Every New Year’s resolution is worth making, even if it feels small. Often, we forget about things which are seemingly obvious, but once we incorporate them into our daily lives they really do make a difference. Start small but be consistent! We hope you have enjoyed this blog. If you’d like to find out more or require any other business support – we’d love to help! Get in touch:

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How To Stay Consistent

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No matter what your goals may be, consistency is always the best strategy to get you there. It reflects discipline and dedication, as well as promoting productivity- ultimately helping you build that pivotal momentum. Though it comes with its own challenges, it is the fastest route to success. Consistency holds strong importance both in and out of your working life, so we’ve prepared some beneficial tips to help you achieve it.

Adapt a positive outlook

Your mindset can have a huge impact on your daily approach and willingness to work. Therefore, adapting a nurturing approach for your wellbeing can go a long way when pursuing your goals. Don’t be too hard on yourself or be afraid to put your needs first, good physical and mental health is a key influence on consistency. Make sure you look after yourself with a balanced diet, good sleep, and downtime. It will set you up for a more productive working routine and help you reach your targets while avoiding collateral burnout.

Be around likeminded people

Don’t tackle everything on your own, surround yourself with likeminded, positive people. A supportive network of friends and colleagues plays a major role in having the confidence to go after what you want, while providing motivation and reassurance in times of stress. It also promotes sharing your aspirations with others which is a great tactic for maintaining drive and holding yourself accountable. Make realistic commitments and put them out into the world, a trusted network will help you get there and push you over the finish line when you’re lacking stamina.

Work during your most productive hours

Picking the best time to work is important for making your output consistent. You may be an early bird and have more energy in the morning, or conversely, you may be a night owl and have higher energy levels later in the day. Knowing when your energy levels are high and thus knowing when you put out your best work is key to consistency. Once you know when your best work is made, it’s easier to plan your day around it and get things done. Getting into a routine ensures that your body knows when it’s time to work and when it’s time to rest, so that you’re always ready to put out quality content.

Plan your workloads

Spreading your workload is important. When we try to do more than we are designed to do, our anxiety levels begin to rise, and the quality of our work suffers. Do a little every day and micro-manage your tasks, every dedicated minute is progress no matter the scale. If you ever find that you have too much to do and not enough time, ask for help. Consistency often comes in the form of being proactive and knowing when to seek a helping hand. If it is business support you require, then outsourcing or delegating may be the key to achieving consistent high-quality content.

If you’d like to find out more about how you can be more consistent or need that extra helping hand to get you over the finish line – we would love to help! Get in touch:

E: makeithappen@mbsmih.com   T: 01903 688789

Why We Should Never Stop Learning

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In this constantly changing, rapidly evolving and chaos driven age it is impossible for us not to learn new things.

To quote Roy T Bennett – “No matter how much experience you have, there’s always something new you can learn and room for improvement.”

Every day there are new updates on your phones and tablets, improving, updating and adding new information and the same should apply to us. To keep up to date with all the new upgrades, platforms, apps and even gadgets we must learn how to use them. Within the workplace it is imperative to be on top of your game to future-proof your expertise within your chosen field. By doing this you can offer the most efficient and up to date service for your clients.

It is also good to re-learn things if you have been ‘out of the game’ for any period or to keep abreast of new products and services.

Learning new skills or honing the skills you already have creates a ‘can do’ frame of mind and gives you the confidence to expand your skillset. You can bring alternative suggestions to the table and really offer the best solutions to your clients.

Here are some of the benefits from learning new things:

  • Money – the more you learn and widen your skillset and experiences, the more earning potential you have
  • Longer life – there is a link between life expectancy and education level, therefore the more you keep learning then the healthier you are likely to be!
  • Happiness – people in learning environments have a wider and more diverse social circle, also the rate of depression is lower for adults who are actively involved in learning activities.
  • Good example – showing your children that you value and indeed enjoy learning encourages them to do the same.
  • Peace of mind – when people learn they gain confidence for trying out new things resilience to tackle new challenges.

Remember, knowledge is power, challenge yourself and reap the benefit of the personal fulfilment, now where’s that college prospectus………

If you would like to find out more about how MOMENTUM can help you free up some LEARNING time then contact us by email: makeithappen@mbsmih.com or telephone: 01903 688789.