5 Tips for Goal Setting for the Year

Posted 13 Jan

5 Tips for Goal Setting for the Year

There’s a saying that if you don’t know where you want to go, it doesn’t matter which path you take. Having goals and knowing where you are headed is so important in business and in life. Effective goal setting will help you get the very best out of the year. Whether you want to grow your business or take more time for yourself, these goal-setting tips can help you achieve your long-term plans.

1. Think big! - What do you want from your life – and how can your business help you achieve that? Think about next year and beyond; what does your business look like in five or 10 years? When you know what end point you’re aiming for, it’s easier to set goals that move you in the right direction.
2. Pick something you can measure - Vague goals aren’t as helpful as those you can measure and monitor. Think about what you already measure in your business and how you’d like to see those metrics change. For example:
3. Make a plan to achieve each goal - Once you’ve picked a few goals, come up with ways to achieve them. It could just be back-of-the-envelope thinking or have a brainstorming session with your team or your advisers (give us a call!). When you have a plan in place, do your best to follow through and make it happen.
4. Keep monitoring your progress - Check in each month to see how you’re tracking with your goals. Set yourself reminders on your calendar or make it part of your invoicing cycle. If you’re not quite on track, you can make tweaks or come up with some fresh ideas to help you reach your targets.
5. Plan a celebration! - Give yourself a good reason to keep striving for your goals. It might be a long lunch, a trip to the movies, a manicure, or a beer advent calendar next December. Something you’ll enjoy that’s not going to blow the budget.

We can help

Not sure what your goals should be or how to monitor them? We can show you where to find the information you need, how to check on it, or keep an eye on it for you. There are many metrics you could evaluate to track business performance. If you’d like to chat about what you can do differently this year to enable your business to thrive, book a time with us today.

Our team have been helping businesses grow for over 40 years. We’d love to talk with you about how to reach your goals and build your business. Contact your WDF Professional team member if you would like to discuss further how we can help you. Phone 02 6921 5444 or email accountants@wdf.com.au