Author: Kristen David

Growing your own business is an amazing experience, but it’s not an easy thing to do – and it’s not something you can do all by yourself. You need a superstar team behind you, one who is able to innovate and help you build strong systems.

As a business owner, planning is everything. Without a clear plan, it’s nearly impossible to set and reach goals.

Your business plan is what allows you to make decisions in the heat of the moment, to hire the right people at the right time, and to decide what you’ll offer and who you’re best equipped to serve. There’s something that comes before the plan, though, and it’s something that we too often miss: the dream. The vision. The purpose.

At the end of the year, I find it to be a good practice to reflect back on the past year – both the highs and the lows. Many times, I’ll see various business owners celebrating their wins (which is something I wholeheartedly support) or simply putting the past year behind and moving on to what’s next. I’ve noticed that it’s quite rare, however, for business owners to actively recognize both the highs and lows from the previous year.