Is Your Business Prepared for the New Year? 

For business owners and leaders, the new year represents an opportunity to evaluate successes and failures in the past year and make plans to improve operations in the coming months. Year-end business reviews help a company celebrate wins and reflect on losses.

By analyzing current performance, business owners can determine areas of strength, as well as potential improvements that need to be made. It can also help when setting goals for growth and profitability in the new year.

Having a clear plan for the upcoming year is important to ensure progress toward goals and avoid pitfalls. Businesses should consider how they will be investing their time and resources over the next twelve months, and prepare for any obstacles they may encounter along the way.

Make Sure to Evaluate The Following During Your New Year’s Checkup

Building a successful business requires consistent review and evaluation of what is working and what is not working. Here are some key areas to focus on as you evaluate your current position and make plans for the new year:

• Company values and culture –  It is important for businesses to clearly define their core values and mission statement so that everyone is aligned in working towards a common goal. Does your current company culture reflect your values?
• Contracts – Are your business contracts meeting your needs? How many contracts do you have, and who is authorized to establish, modify, or sign contracts? Do you need to make any changes to contracts in the upcoming year?
• Compliance concerns –  What changes in regulations or standards may affect your business? Are there any compliance issues that need to be addressed?
• Financial health – Review your financial records to assess where money is being spent and how it can be better allocated in the future. Are there any ways your business can reduce costs while still providing quality products and services?
• Intellectual property –  How is your intellectual property protected? Are you aware of any potential infringements or threats to your copyrights, trademarks, or patents?
• Employee concerns –  What kind of environment are you providing for your employees? Are they being treated fairly and respectfully? Do they have the resources they need to succeed? Do you anticipate any staff changes in the upcoming year? If so, how can you prepare for those changes now?
• Succession planning –  Succession planning is crucial to building a company that survives changes in leadership. Have you ever thought about who will take over key roles when you are not around and how you will ensure that the transition of power is seamless and secure? If you have not yet begun the succession planning process, consider making this a goal for 2023.

Call us for Help

The end of the year provides an opportunity for reflection and redirection. The Naperville business law attorneys can help. Call 630-228-9413 for a confidential consultation.

Sources:

https://www.inc.com/marla-tabaka/heres-your-guide-to-a-smart-year-end-businessreview.html

https://www.gierachlawfirm.com/start-your-year-with-a-great-business-checklist/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS9l2NEpfDw