A Checklist For Moving Your Business Into 2021
This has undoubtedly been a difficult year for most Entrepreneurs and Business Owners. You have been forced to embrace uncertainty more so than ever. There was no playbook to guide your actions and decisions in 2020. Give yourself a pat on the back for still being here after 9 months of tough times! ASE applauds you! You are truly heroes!
• Try to look beyond the 2020 losses and instead focus on the opportunities awaiting you in 2021!
• The World has changed. Now is the time to have an in depth look at your business and consider the following questions and do ‘that checklist’, now.
• How has your Industry been affected?
• How have your Customers’ behaviors changed? How have your Employees’ expectations changed? Will these be permanent changes? What does all this mean for your business?
• How will your future hires change?
• What are the positive outcomes you’ve experienced as a result of having to pivot to a new business model? How can these be incorporated into the future of the business?
• How have flexible work schedules benefitted your people as well as your bottom line?
• What further cost cutting measures can you implement in 2021 to increase cash flow?
• Should your business shift to remote working on a permanent basis?
• Should you schedule more frequent video chatting and conferencing sessions in 2021?
• Is now perhaps the right time to expedite long term plans?
• Is 2021 the year to develop your e-commerce platform?
• Where are future opportunities? New product offerings?
• What assistance programs could you introduce that might help your employees who may be feeling isolated, and overwhelmed? Could a Health and Wellness Coach improve morale?
• Do you anticipate a ‘post pandemic’ rush back of customers tired of lock down?
• How can ASE assist you in answering these questions and more in 2021?
Wishing you Prosperity and Purpose in 2021! Jan Wallace ASE