A time to review
Fiona Bevan
Helping you master your business finances | Helping accountants in practice build the businesses they deserve
As 2017 draws to a close its a good time to reflect on the year and what we have learned.
2017 has very much been a mixed year for me and I have been taking the opportunity, with the end of the year looming, to reflect on my 50th year. Unlike 2016, which was a bonkers year on the national and international front, 2017 was more challenging personally.
The beginning of the year started with the death of my father and all the stresses and strains the loss of a parent brings. I had already reduced my workload when he was in hospital, so I could support both him and my mother, so at least I had some time to mourn.
This time was also useful in giving me space to review my business and seize the opportunity to move into a new direction, which I would probably have missed otherwise.
In previous newsletters I have written about the new series of books and workshops I have developed for CIMA accountants who want to be successful in self employment.
Having written 2 books and run 6 workshops, and taken on several mentoring clients, I am now at the point where I am considering how this side of my business might develop in 2018.
I have really enjoyed taking the workshops ‘on the road’ and so far have been to Stirling, Scotland and London, as well as running the first two pilot days in Bristol.
I am thrilled with the lovely feedback I have had from the guys who have taken part in the day workshops so I am happy that the material ‘hits the spot’.
However, I have been well outside my comfort zone publicising the events and getting people I have never met signed up. I haven’t had to do this type of marketing and sales activity before so it has all been new to me.
That said, I think we all need a shake up periodically. Not only does it give us the opportunity to test ourselves, but also gives us more energy to do those tasks which have become run of the mill.
It is easy to continue doing the same type of things we always have done in business. If people like what we do we often don’t see any point in changing. However, a shake up brings challenges and challenges usually lead to a more exciting and fulfilling business life.
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7 年I agree, a good shake up once in a while gives an amazing opportunity to grow. Well done in achieving so much this year Fiona Bevan!! Wishing you all the best for 2018.