{"id":1705,"date":"2015-01-12T07:16:17","date_gmt":"2015-01-12T07:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/blog\/?p=1705"},"modified":"2017-02-08T12:17:36","modified_gmt":"2017-02-08T12:17:36","slug":"tips-from-the-experts-business-resolution-tips-for-the-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.instantoffices.com\/blog\/business-growth\/tips-from-the-experts-business-resolution-tips-for-the-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips from the Experts \u2013 Business Resolution Tips for the New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

In today\u2019s edition of Tips from the Experts, we asked four business professionals to share their top 5 business resolutions for the year to come.<\/p>\n

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Bertie Stephens, Founder and CEO of Flubit<\/a><\/em><\/h2>\n

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1. Communication is Key<\/strong><\/p>\n

As we grow the Flubit group, it\u2019s important to keep communication flowing to develop a close knit team, making sure everyone is kept up to date and involved in business news and the vision of the company. \u00a0If everyone has a clear understanding of the potential of what we are doing and where we are heading then that\u2019s a big step in achieving our goals.<\/p>\n

2. Listen to Feedback and Act upon It<\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting feedback from our users and customers has always been critical to Flubit\u2019s development. \u00a0We actively encourage users to get in touch and are very much available and visible on social media. Much of our product development has come about as a result of suggestions from our customers. Your clients and customers hold the key to your success, so always try and listen out for feedback\u00a0\u2013\u00a0good and bad.<\/p>\n

3. Continue to Improve<\/strong><\/p>\n

To stay ahead of the curve, always look to keep improving, innovating and making things better, as stalling means you\u2019ll stagnate. We had a great 2014, but we already have some exciting new product launches scheduled for early 2015.<\/p>\n

4. Build a Good Team<\/strong><\/p>\n

To be successful in business you need a strong team. Keep them motivated and up for a challenge by involving them in business decisions, canvas opinion and let everyone have a say in the future of the business. \u00a0It will help ensure the team feels involved and that they play a key role in the company\u2019s success.<\/p>\n

5. Try New Things and Keep Learning\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Things won\u2019t always work out as planned, but sometimes you learn more from failures than successes. \u00a0Look to competitors and companies outside of your sector to see what innovations are taking place and who is disrupting the status quo. \u00a0New technologies are evolving fast and you need to keep up with the latest developments and improve your\u00a0skill set to stay ahead.<\/p>\n

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Alex O\u2019Byrne, Director at We Make Websites<\/a><\/em><\/h2>\n


\n\"31c1a435e489397fda6207c600df69980e78ffcd9732890bb5pimgpsh_fullsize_distr\"1. Set New High Level Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with where you want to go. The start of the new year is a great opportunity to clear your mind of assumptions and baggage. What do you actually want to achieve and why?<\/p>\n

Consider this from both a professional and lifestyle perspective. It seems to me that the lines between traditional work\/life balance are blurring due to more relaxed employers, better connectivity and the nature of \u2018knowledge\u2019 work. Use this to your advantage; don\u2019t let it go against you by working all the time. Find the work you want to do and make sure it also fits with your personal priorities. Decide on one or two ultimate goals and then work backwards from there.<\/p>\n

2. To Do List Purge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s face it – some of those to dos from 2014 (or even 2013) are never going to be done. Go through and either delete them or schedule the items for this week if they are worth keeping. Taking a similar approach to your physical workspace will help focus you. Clear out old paperwork and clutter that was acquired during the action of 2014. Freshening up the place will put you in the right mindset.<\/p>\n

3. Workflow Improvements<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are you using the right tools and workflow for your personal productivity? Consider Trello or Evernote to make your organising capabilities super human. Ask around about what other people use. Take the chance to upgrade your tools.<\/p>\n

The optimism of the new year may even let you make wider changes in your team or organisation. What problems did you have in 2014? Where was time wasted? Where could the quality of your work be better? Could some systems be replaced? Are there sensible workarounds that would save everyone time? Your whole company will be back with that new year buzz with all sorts of resolutions and promises for 2015. How can you make wider changes by riding this wave of optimism?<\/p>\n

4. Make Sure You Find Flow<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you are deeply absorbed in a task and the time passes without you noticing, you\u2019re in flow. There\u2019s no space for anything else as you are so caught up in the moment. Some common times when this happens include:<\/p>\n