The first week of January, most small business owners show up ready to dig in, tackling things that previously lay dormant, and focusing on a bunch of new concepts. They get random stuff done, and feel productive, but is it the right stuff to move the needle? In order to move that needle, you need to be clear on where it’s going and the realistic action steps to get you there. As this article from the Harvard Extension School explains, creating an action plan is one of the most effective ways to turn goals into concrete progress. Not in your head, but down on paper. Ask yourself honestly about what’s in your head right now - Is that a plan? I don’t think that’s a plan….

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