It’s 2017! Time to set new resolutions and update last year’s resolutions (provided you had sticked with them all through the year!)
It is easy to set goals for everyone. The actual difficulty lies in maintaining them. If reports are to be believed, only 8% of people at the end of the year succeed in keeping their New Year resolutions.
So, statistically it is clear that even many of the aspiring entrepreneurs fail to keep with their resolutions. According to psychologists, the key to accomplish New Year resolutions is to set realistic goals and then be strongly determined to achieve them.
Here is the list of doable New Year resolutions that every aspiring entrepreneurs ‘must’ make in 2017 to ensure the success of their start-up:
1. Click Immediately on the ‘Reply’ Button on Receiving an Important Mail
Despite being glued to smartphones, many start-up owners have trouble responding to emails within a reasonable time period. The problem worsens with each passing day. At the end of the week, you will have pile of work- emails in inbox that needs your attention. Apart from this, the other con of not responding to emails on time is, it will badly affect your reputation in industry and in turn will impact your business.
So, this year make a resolution not to procrastinate when it comes to responding to any important business emails.
2. Be More Social
Today, it is critical for start-up entrepreneurs to have their own impressive personal brand and the best way to do this is to have an active presence on social platforms. So, if you have a dormant Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn account, spend this year being active and optimizing these channels.
These social platforms have lot to offer aspiring start-up entrepreneurs. They help connect with business connections and investors, spread brand awareness, interact with customers, and engage with entrepreneurial community. Moreover, customers/clients like to see a human face behind the brand or company they are dealing with. This will give them a reason to trust your start-up.
So, what are you waiting for? Log into your social accounts!
3. Appoint and Retain Right People
“Behind every successful business there is a team.”
So, be highly selective when it comes to hiring. If you have just begun your entrepreneurial journey, you will find this has a big challenge. And the best way to tackle this challenge is by thoroughly analyzing candidate’s hard and soft skills during the interview process.
Wrong hires will not only cost you financially, but will also cost you your valuable time; worst it will impact your start-up’s growth. On the other hand, talented and smart individuals that rightly fit your company’s culture will greatly contribute in your start-up’s success.
After you have invested time, effort and dollars in hiring the best employees possible, ensure you take every step needed to retain that talent.
4. Maintain Your Start-Up’s USP
All entrepreneurs’ start their entrepreneurial venture with the goal to grow and expand their business. It is good to aim high, but make sure in your rush to see your start-up succeed; you are not missing on that one quality that helped your start-up stand out in the first place.
Don’t ever compromise on the product/service that you are offering. Your customers are coming to you for a reason; failing to compile by their needs is a sure fire way to ensure your start-up’s failure. Maintain a consistent brand image in your industry.
Also, uphold to your company’s core ethics and values as the business grows.
Bonus: Listen To Customers
It’s 2017 and it is more important than ever to know what your customers are thinking about your start-up and products/services. What ‘good’ about your start-up you can amplify and what ‘bad’ can you improve for your company’s future growth? Feedback from your customers will let you know your business and products/services better.
The best way to encourage feedback from your customers/clients is to ensure your start-up is present on ‘relevant’ review platforms. For instance, a mobile app development company must have presence on GoodFirms whereas a hotel must be actively replying to any constructive criticism received on TripAdvisor.
Last Words
Resolve to make 2017 different by adhering to aforementioned New Year resolutions. These resolutions are valuable assist in determining your start-up’s long-term success.
Which New Year resolutions have you made to ensure your start-up climbs the success ladder in 2017? Share with us in the comments section below.
It is easy to set goals for everyone. The actual difficulty lies in maintaining them. If reports are to be believed, only 8% of people at the end of the year succeed in keeping their New Year resolutions.
So, statistically it is clear that even many of the aspiring entrepreneurs fail to keep with their resolutions. According to psychologists, the key to accomplish New Year resolutions is to set realistic goals and then be strongly determined to achieve them.
Here is the list of doable New Year resolutions that every aspiring entrepreneurs ‘must’ make in 2017 to ensure the success of their start-up:
1. Click Immediately on the ‘Reply’ Button on Receiving an Important Mail
Despite being glued to smartphones, many start-up owners have trouble responding to emails within a reasonable time period. The problem worsens with each passing day. At the end of the week, you will have pile of work- emails in inbox that needs your attention. Apart from this, the other con of not responding to emails on time is, it will badly affect your reputation in industry and in turn will impact your business.
So, this year make a resolution not to procrastinate when it comes to responding to any important business emails.
2. Be More Social
Today, it is critical for start-up entrepreneurs to have their own impressive personal brand and the best way to do this is to have an active presence on social platforms. So, if you have a dormant Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn account, spend this year being active and optimizing these channels.
These social platforms have lot to offer aspiring start-up entrepreneurs. They help connect with business connections and investors, spread brand awareness, interact with customers, and engage with entrepreneurial community. Moreover, customers/clients like to see a human face behind the brand or company they are dealing with. This will give them a reason to trust your start-up.
So, what are you waiting for? Log into your social accounts!
3. Appoint and Retain Right People
“Behind every successful business there is a team.”
So, be highly selective when it comes to hiring. If you have just begun your entrepreneurial journey, you will find this has a big challenge. And the best way to tackle this challenge is by thoroughly analyzing candidate’s hard and soft skills during the interview process.
Wrong hires will not only cost you financially, but will also cost you your valuable time; worst it will impact your start-up’s growth. On the other hand, talented and smart individuals that rightly fit your company’s culture will greatly contribute in your start-up’s success.
After you have invested time, effort and dollars in hiring the best employees possible, ensure you take every step needed to retain that talent.
4. Maintain Your Start-Up’s USP
All entrepreneurs’ start their entrepreneurial venture with the goal to grow and expand their business. It is good to aim high, but make sure in your rush to see your start-up succeed; you are not missing on that one quality that helped your start-up stand out in the first place.
Don’t ever compromise on the product/service that you are offering. Your customers are coming to you for a reason; failing to compile by their needs is a sure fire way to ensure your start-up’s failure. Maintain a consistent brand image in your industry.
Also, uphold to your company’s core ethics and values as the business grows.
Bonus: Listen To Customers
It’s 2017 and it is more important than ever to know what your customers are thinking about your start-up and products/services. What ‘good’ about your start-up you can amplify and what ‘bad’ can you improve for your company’s future growth? Feedback from your customers will let you know your business and products/services better.
The best way to encourage feedback from your customers/clients is to ensure your start-up is present on ‘relevant’ review platforms. For instance, a mobile app development company must have presence on GoodFirms whereas a hotel must be actively replying to any constructive criticism received on TripAdvisor.
Last Words
Resolve to make 2017 different by adhering to aforementioned New Year resolutions. These resolutions are valuable assist in determining your start-up’s long-term success.
Which New Year resolutions have you made to ensure your start-up climbs the success ladder in 2017? Share with us in the comments section below.