As 2017 comes to an end, it’s time to focus on 2018 and what you can do to make the most of the upcoming year. A lot of people will create personal resolutions for the new year, such as going to the gym more, traveling someplace, picking up a new hobby, and so forth. On the other hand, some small business owners will create resolutions for their businesses. And then you have those who set both resolutions and goals. The two often get used interchangeably, however there is a difference. By definition, a goal is “the object of a person’s ambition or effort; an aim or desired result” whereas a resolution is “a firm decision to do or not to do something.” Setting small business goals are great because it gives you a long-term vision and also short-term motivation. Don’t you get excited when thinking about something you can achieve? Whether it’s a goal for next month, next year, or even 5 years from now? Forbes wrote a pretty good article about how goal setting will improve your focus. They mention that setting goals will: Trigger behavior Guide your focus Sustain momentum Align your focus Promote self-mastery Setting small business … Continue reading 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Small Business Success in 2018