What are your business goals for 2025, and what impact would you like to have?
The end of the calendar year is an excellent time to review the year about to finish and reflect on what worked, what didn’t, what you’d like to change and new things you’d like to implement.
Last year, businesses had inescapable impacts, with some thriving, others failing, and others just getting by. So, what kind of year was 2024 for your business?
Take the time to review the year and acknowledge all that has happened, whether good, bad, or indifferent. Examining the year objectively can provide valuable insights into preparing for the next business year. Planning and goal setting will help focus your business efforts.
Your Annual Business Review
- What were the most significant impacts on your business in 2024? How well did you meet the challenges?
- What worked well last year? What systems, technology, products or services were successful?
- What accomplishments can you celebrate?
- What situation, event or experience provided the biggest learning opportunity?
- What is your biggest challenge or frustration as you prepare for 2025?
- What changes will your market or business expect over the next 3-5 years?
- What did you most enjoy during the year? Do more of it. What did you least enjoy? Do less of it!
- Take a detailed look at your financial reports. Are you earning what you’d like to? Is the business sustainably profitable?
- Review your impact report. What impact do you want to have in 2025?
- What more could you do to achieve your Net Zero targets?
Let’s get ready for a great 2025 together.
While there are many metrics you could evaluate to track business performance and impact, we’ve given you just a few ideas to inspire your business planning for 2025.
If you’d like to chat about what you can do differently next year to enable your business and family to thrive, or if you need help reviewing your data for 2024, please get in contact.