5 Things to do in 2019 to be a better Entrepreneur.

When you are an entrepreneur, there is always something to do when it comes to starting and running a business. I plan to implement every day in 2019. Maybe you can use them, too.

1. Focus on the day.

It’s hard to stay focused once the day gets started, so it is key to schedule a few minutes a day to just be quiet and focus on what needs to be done. Take time out to unplug and be still.

2. Review your goals of the day.

Think about and commit to paper or document digitally the goals you want to accomplish that day or in the next week. I’m a big believer in creating a to-do list. The list will give you a road map to your success. You will know where your going and how you will get there.

Find the system that works to help you be more organized. Jotting notes on a Post-it is one way, but there are many electronic organizer options. As you complete each task, mark it off the list. It’s a great way to see how much progress you make in a day, a week or a month.

Next, have an in-person meeting, phone call or Zoom session each morning with your team to set the mood for what needs to be accomplished that day.

3. Stay up to date on your industry.

While it is important to stay up to date on current events around the world, it is just as important to stay up to date on the current events in your industry. Read at least one article pertaining to your business. Another great way to see what is happening in your industry is to subscribe to your industry’s publication online or off.

4. Use social media.

Check your website and all your social media buttons daily and make sure they are operating properly. Nothing is worse than a potential client trying to find you online and your site is down. If you have a blog, write anywhere from two to three times a week. This is a way for your customers to know your brand.

Read other people’s blogs, and if you like what you read, then share it on different social-media platforms. Social media is an excellent way to promote and market your business and reach people both domestically and internationally. If you don’t know how to use social media, then consider hiring an individual or company to create a strategy and manage your brand’s social media.

5. Connect and reconnect to your network.

With everyone concentrating on staying connected via social media, it is good to pick up the phone and say hello. Spend a few minutes on the phone setting up a time to meet for coffee or lunch. If you’ve been to conferences, met a few people and collected business cards, then reach out to those people and set up a date to meet.

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