6 New Year’s Resolutions In 2022 For Small Business Owners

2020 was a tumultuous year, to say the least. The pandemic made us take a good, hard look at our lives and re-evaluate our priorities. Now it’s time to leave the past where it belongs: behind us, and move on to bigger and better things this new year. 

We’ve put together this guide to help Small Business Owners take on 2022 and make it their best year yet, business wise. Here are 6 New Year’s Resolutions you can take up in 2022 to boost your productivity and propel your business forward.

6 New Year’s Habits to Help Your Business Grow and Flourish in 2022

For small business owners, 2022 is all about adopting new business practices and tweaking their existing systems and processes to get back on track. Contrary to popular opinions, New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be drastic changes. More often than not, it’s actually the little things that we do that deliver big results. It’s all about taking your existing habits and practices and finding ways to make them work better for you on a daily basis.

1. Invest in Networking

With marketing, customer acquisition, product development and the other zillion things to take care of as a business owner, networking might not rank high on your to-do list. But networking has the potential to open up new business opportunities, give you insight into the shift in market trends before they happen and keep you updated and relevant in your line of work.

Networking as we know it changed in 2020. With most people opting for Zoom Video meetings and conferences over in-person meetings, online gatherings have become the new norm. This also means that setting up quick meetings is now easier than ever before. Having said that, nothing can beat human contact. So, if and when it’s safe to do so, try to strike a healthy balance between online and in-person meetings to strengthen your business relationships. Make it a point to have at least 2-3 client meetings a month. Once you make it a habit, it becomes easier to stick to the schedule and meet your goals.

2. Restructure an Existing Process

As your business grows, a process that worked for you a year ago might not be as efficient anymore. Review your existing process to see how you can improve it. By automating, delegating and redesigning the process, you can free up your time and invest in other areas that need your attention. Prioritise your tasks and make a list of tasks that need the most and least of your time. Doing this will help you see clearly where you need to make the changes in the process.

3. Connect with Your Customers

Making a sale is just the first step in the process. To grow your business, what you need is a loyal customer base. Customer reviews are crucial for success as word of mouth is one of the most effective marketing tools. You need to put in the effort to build and nurture your relationship with customers. Some ways to do this is by building a strong online/social presence, signing them up for newsletters and investing in other digital marketing strategies to stay relevant and in front of your customers at all times. If you’re looking for an experienced Digital Marketing Agency to help you out, get in touch with the ‘Experts at Clixpert’. We’ve helped hundreds of businesses grow their brand & business online and can do the same for your brand.

4. Schedule Your Daily Tasks and Meetings with Google Calendar

 Did you know that you can have your daily tasks and events emailed to you every morning? If you feel that you’re always playing catch up with your daily tasks, it’s time for a change. This year, get on top of your everyday tasks and know exactly what you have to look forward to each day with Google Calendar. Here’s an article on how to set up your daily agenda to be emailed to your Gmail inbox.

5. Clear Out Your Inbox Every Day or Week

Is there anything more overwhelming than opening your inbox and seeing hundreds of unread emails? It’s enough to raise your anxiety and make you feel stressed. One way to tackle this problem is to assign fifteen minutes, thirty minutes or an hour (whatever you can manage) each day to check your emails. When your inbox is a chaotic mess, you run the risk of missing out on time-sensitive emails. So, no matter how impossible it might seem, try to tackle it a few emails each day, chipping away at the mountain, and you’ll slowly be making progress. As mentioned earlier, it’s all about making a habit until it becomes second nature to you.

6. Invest in Learning

Learning is a growing curve that never ends. As a small business owner, you need to keep learning and moving forward to stay ahead of the market as well as your competitors. There are so many resources online, from seminars, industry experts to free online courses. All you need is the drive & passion to learn and grow. Stay informed on what your competitors are doing as well as what a similar business or service on the other side of the globe is doing. You never know where inspiration will strike from, so learn as much as you can, and keep your eyes & ears open to soak in as much information around you as you can.

New Year’s Resolutions don’t have to be painful and difficult. The idea behind a New Year’s resolution is to improve yourself and your life by making some much-needed changes. Approach your resolutions with a positive attitude and you’ll soon reap the benefits and realise the power of resolutions.

If one of your 2022 New Year’s Resolutions is to expand and strengthen your business’ online presence, reach out to our digital marketing team at Clixpert and our experts will be more than happy to help you. 

For a free consultation, call us now on 1300 254 973 

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Happy Reading & Happy New Year