{"id":4417,"date":"2017-01-02T19:03:57","date_gmt":"2017-01-02T13:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.instamojo.com\/?p=4398"},"modified":"2021-05-12T21:41:37","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T16:11:37","slug":"sme-new-year-resolutions-business-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/sme-new-year-resolutions-business-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year Resolutions: 7 \u201cMore\u201d Things SMEs Should Do in 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s that time of the year. It\u2019s the beginning.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the perfect time to take a pause and re-evaluate, to reflect on accomplishments and charge forward with new ideas and enthusiasm. It\u2019s the perfect time to do more of what you haven\u2019t done in the past \u2013 mistakes aside.<\/p>\n<p>We are sure you have your own resolutions and lists. But, we have put together a list of seven \u201cmore\u201d things you should be doing if you are a Small or Medium Enterprise owner.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. NAP MORE<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Anxious about an investor meet? Take a nap. Have an important decision to make? Take a nap. Having a long day? Take a nap.<\/p>\n<p>Research suggests taking naps before (and after) important meetings helps make better decisions. Apparently, a 30-minute nap improves productivity by 40%. However, if you think 30 minutes is too long, a 10-minute nap will restore your battery and leave you feeling refreshed enough to take on your important tasks with better clarity.<\/p>\n<p>When you sleep, your brain processes information better. Therefore, nap before taking a big decision. Hold it off for a while. Practice the pause.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. ARGUE MORE<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Sometimes, you might think you have a great idea. It may not, however, be practical. Taking a second opinion from your partner or your employees is highly recommended.<\/p>\n<p>Involve your peers and employees when you are discussing new goals for the company. They probably have in-depth perspective about a department because they deal with it every day. Brainstorm with them and urge them to participate in growth-planning sessions.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>3.LEARN MORE<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>You\u2019ve made your mistakes in the past. Don\u2019t dwell. Take the hits and misses of the previous year in your stride. Learn from everything you do, every day. Read more books, more blogs, meet more people, find webinars, attend meets. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.instamojo.com\/guide-beat-competition-business-advice\/\">Find more perspective<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>4.EXPERIMENT MORE<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Get your hands down and dirty with data. Bury your head in the numbers \u2013 balance sheets, market value, sales, funds etc, because you\u2019re going to need that ammo to experiment.<\/p>\n<p>Find new ways to multiply these numbers. Use new tools and technology to amp up your product\/service\u2019s functionality. Don\u2019t shy away from <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.instamojo.com\/saadho-organic-clothes-instamojo\/\">trying something innovative<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>5.COMMUNICATE MORE<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Be social. Get out there and talk about your product\/service with the world. Use social media, email &amp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.instamojo.com\/get-more-customers-with-missed-call-marketing\/\"> phone marketing<\/a>, blogs and other <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.instamojo.com\/marketing-ideas-for-small-and-medium-enterprises-sme\/\">means of marketing<\/a> to communicate the void you are filling in the market.<\/p>\n<p>Explain why your customers need you in the most concise way and why they should choose you over your competitors.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>6.CUSTOMER-IZE MORE<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.instamojo.com\/how-is-customer-success-vital-for-your-business\/\">Prioritize your customers<\/a>. Focus on support and make it seamless. Review your existing user base and make them happy. Review your latent user-base and try to make them happy. Let go of the customers that have been dormant too long and move on to build a new base.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>7.CELEBRATE MORE<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Stop to smell the flowers once a while. Take time off, organize a company-wide event, take a break, take two if necessary. Indulge in a hobby or get a new one.<\/p>\n<p>Recognize your employees\u2019 efforts and feel proud of your company\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.instamojo.com\/instamojo-2016-the-year-that-was\/\">achievements<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Cheers!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s to \u201cMore\u201d success, happiness and money in 2017.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Happy New Year!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mb-button mb-style-flat mb-size-default mb-corners-default mb-text-style-default \" style=\"background-color: #2bc470;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/?ref=blog\">DISCOVER INSTAMOJO<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We are sure you have your own business resolutions for 2017. 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