As you reflect on this yearand prepare for next year, what are the lessons you have learned in business and how do you plan touse those lessons to grow your business in the year ahead?

And remember, in every challenge there is opportunity for growth so even if you had a challenging year it can be a stepping stone to success.

I know the hustle and bustle of theholiday season can seem overwhelming when you try to factor in end of year business planning.

So simplify this very important task by focusing on the Top Three Lessonsyou have learned and how you will apply your newfound wisdom towards improving and growing your business.

If you didn't meet your financial goals this year what lessons have you learned that will help you accomplish that goal next year?

Create more income streams if yourelied too heavily on one source of income.

Eliminate the activities that took up alot of your time and provided little to no return on investment. Increase the activities that provided a good return on investment, andduplicate and increase your success with similar activities.

Select your top three lessons and then ask yourself the following questions:

1. What have I learned from this experience?

2. If it was unpleasant, what can I do toprevent future occurrences?

3. If it was pleasant, what can I do to experience this success on an ongoing basis?

4. How can I use this experience togrow my business?

This is just a start but you only need totake a step to move forward.

Give yourself the gift of time now andreflect upon your lessons learned this year. When this year comes to a close take only the wisdom from those lessons and applythem to your goals for next year.

Leave any bad feelings about any challenges you had this year behind when the curtain falls on this year, and stay focused on the growth of your business and yourself when the curtain rises on the new year.

Remember that every challenge isan opportunity for growth andcan be a stepping stone towards success.

So stay focused on your success as you step into the New Year.

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Tresaca Hamilton is the CEO ofBlack Unicorn Communications. Black Unicorn Communicationshelps Service Businesses attract more clients in less time.

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