2023 is nearly here and now is the time to have a plan in place (if you haven’t done one already). Whether you see yourself as a small business owner or self employed person, it’s good to have a plan with your goals, focus and strategy for the year ahead. Having a plan, means that you can look at this throughout the year, reflect on how it’s going and keep yourself on track. It’s so easy to fall off the wagon or the path when you’re working for yourself so this plan acts like an accountability buddy.
So where do you start? Sit down in a comfortable spot and either on a piece of paper or on word document answer these questions.
Income goals
It’s worth looking at your income goals in quarters. This make it more achievable and allows for growth throughout the year. However, if you prefer to just have a single income goal for the whole year that’s fine too.
- My income goal for Q1 / Q2 / Q3 / Q4 or
- My income goal for 2023 = to hit that I need …………… per month
Product / Services
Then make a list all of the key products and services that you’ll offer next year. If you have a product business you can group them by theme e.g. accessories, larger items, services etc.
Target revenue
Next to your list of products and services and the rates or target revenue for the month for these so for example:
Service business:
- client services £1000 a month
- 1-1s £300
- Strategy zoom sessions £300
OR
Interior homewares e-com store:
- Small accessories £500
- Paper goods £100
- Kitchen products £1000
- Living products £1000
Work / life balance
Answer the following questions to help you achieve some work life balance goals:
- Why is a work / life balance important to me?
- In 2023 I want to:
- I will achieve a better work life balance by:
- If I achieve a better work life balance I will feel:
- My 3 work life balance goals are:
- I will track my achievements by:
Hope this helps, let me know how you get on!
