Christmas Checklist for Business People

Today, I'm going off topic and make you a Christmas List...not just any kind of list though, one you should focus on accomplishing before the end of the year. It's your own little list to check off as you go. My suggestion is to reward yourself, assign a Christmas Gift that you want and open a present every time you achieve completion of one item.

Save some big for the end, you know, like the 12 days of Christmas, if you get them all done do something extra special for yourself.

These are 12 things to do before the end of the year to set yourself up for success and profit in 2013. No more commentary just a list that'll make you money!

Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

1. Reach out to and recognize your best Customers with some special gift and Holiday Wishes.
   
2. Plan out your schedule for 2013, travel, meetings, vacations, events, as much detail as possible have a blueprint for your new year.
   
3. Same goes for your Marketing Plan - schedule your success, your money, your promotions, know when you are focusing on what and align your efforts with your goals.
   
4. Set some time aside during the Holidays to do some New Year cleaning and organizing, remove clutter, dispose of things untouched, make room for new things in the new year.
   
5. Create your "bucket list" and grand ambitions you wish to experience in 2013, things that motivate you, excite you, give you something to look forward to...then put them on the calendar.
   
6. Establish your money goals and work backwards to manufacture the results.
   
7. Make sure you are on track for a strong finish in the month of December, launch renewal programs, upsell campaigns, referral promotions, holiday specials...this is the month for action, a built in deadline in the calendar, and people in the mood to spend spend spend
   
8. Raise your prices, create a high premium level, position yourself for maximum profits in 2013
   
9. Make a list of all the things you succeed at, that were positive, that happened to you this past year, your gratitude list of people, places, things, accomplishments...and keep it with you, smile, be thankful...share your feelings with those connected to your list.
   
10. Last but never least...review and recreate your overall life plan for the next year, assess where you want to be 2-3 years from now, 5-10 year benchmarks and adjust your new year to make sure it's serving your overall mission and purpose. This next year like all of them should be one you live to the fullest and one that brings you closer to what and where you want to be. 

Well, that ought to keep you busy, still, few days be all you need one a day full focused and you'll be amazed at the energy you feel and drive to achieve when you make this list come to life.

Next week...a different spin on this time of the year.