End of Year Review

The end of the financial year is upon us, so now is the perfect time to review the year and make plans for next year.

Review last year’s performance

The first thing is to reflect on what worked well, what didn’t and the changes you’d like to make. This is also the time to consider the new things you’d like to implement. What were your key drivers of growth, what work do you want to do more of, what work do you want to do less of, what could you outsource, what do you want to bring back in-house and what can you celebrate achieving.

Set goals for the new year

Now you’ve analysed the previous year, what goals are you going to set for this year. Make sure your goals are specific, able to be measured, are actually achievable, are relevant to what you do and there’s a timeframe of when you can realistically achieve the goal.

Develop a plan

Using your analysis and goals, make a plan for the year. The plan will help you outline the steps/tasks you need to take to achieve your goals, identify what is a priority for your business and what may arise that could hinder the process. This is a good time to involve your wider team in the process, so that everyone is on the same page and has a clear idea of what to focus on in the coming year.

Set your budget

Now you have your plan, you’ll need to create a budget to enable you to successfully implement your plan. What do you need to add into the budget and what changes do you need to make to the budget to ensure you can meet your plan?

Don’t forget to monitor your progress and make changes as needed. If you’d like advice on your business goals or plan, we can provide valuable insights and guidance – sometimes having someone reviewing your goals and plan can be invaluable. If you’d like to chat to us about what you can do differently this year, let us know.

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