At this time of the year, when our calendars hint towards the end of the year, we anticipate the advent of a time of giving, thanking and preparing. Instead, this time is appreciated by purpose-driven entrepreneurs to reflect, strategize, and prepare so that everyone comes running strong into the new year. It's not too late for you to finish well this year!
Fellowship of Business Minds – Enabling you to succeed in business and in your purpose and faith. Below is a step-by-step guide to setting you up to achieve as much as you can in the remaining part of the year, and not waste the two months we have left in 2024!
Reflect on the Past Year
Begin with the objective set at the start of the year and the progress that has been made should be recognized. Both the big and small, what did you achieve on the day? It is important always to take time and celebrate those victories, and give credit to the efforts that were put in the achievements. On equal grounds, consider areas that posed a problem to you. Each mistake made should be understood as the preparation for further development. Reflection as a tool helps give a different angle on things and reinforces that we are helpful and are making positive advancements.
Tip: Use this as a period of reflection reflecting on events that have happened in the past as you plan on what you would like to happen in the future. It is possible to listen with the ear of reflection to find the direction where one is expected to go.
Reconnect With Your Purpose
Work that has a purpose is the essence of valuable business, and therefore, entrepreneurship. Check back in with your why and make sure it is at the foundation of what you are doing and what you want to achieve. Has your business mission remained consistent with your mission and vision statement? Has your understanding of the mission change throughout the year, according to the experiences achieved? Reviewing this link to purpose may help to restore your energy and enthusiasm as you think ahead about the remainder of the year.
Set Goals and Finish Well
The fourth quarter provides the desired chance for completing incompletely achieved objectives or completing crucial tasks. The use of SMART goals – Specific, Measurable, Achieveably, Relevant, Time-bound goals helps to identify clear working objectives.
Example: Instead of opting for an open-ended goal like ‘I want my business to grow’ opt for a SMART goal like ‘I want to have 15% more clients engaging with my business on social media by December 31’. This gives focus on what needs to be done, by who and when with a clear indication of when it has been achieved.
Conclusion
This is not about productivity or achievement, but rather about how can complete the year with purpose, with gratitude for the work accomplished and with purposefully planning the next. Through retrospective, cementing, sharpening, and faith building, you are actually creating the platform upon which a fruitful year is made possible.
Welcome to Fellowship of Business Minds, where we stand with you each step of our journey in building a business for profit and for a purpose with God at the center. Happy November! May the last two months of the year be even better than the first ten.
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