December Goals: Setting Your Business Up for a Profitable New Year

As the year winds down, December becomes the perfect time for reflection and preparation. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, the steps you take now can position your business for exponential growth in the new year. Let’s talk about how to wrap up 2024 on a high note and set the foundation for success in 2025.

1. Review Your Year in Business

Before diving into planning, take time to assess what worked and what didn’t.

• What were your biggest wins? Did you land new clients, launch a product, or achieve a financial milestone?

• What challenges did you face? Identify areas where you struggled and brainstorm solutions.

This reflection will help you understand your growth and guide your next steps.

2. Organize Your Business Finances

The new year is a fresh start, and you want to start it right.

• Ensure your books are in order and all expenses and revenues are accounted for.

• Prepare for tax season by gathering receipts, invoices, and relevant documentation.

• Review your business credit profile and work on improving your score if needed. (Check out my course, Structure Your Business Like a Boss, for a detailed guide!)

3. Plan for Tier 2 Business Credit

If you’ve set up your business properly, December is the ideal time to explore Tier 2 business credit opportunities.

• Vendors like Home Depot or Amazon Business can offer high credit limits with just your EIN.

• Secure funding to scale your business in the new year, from upgrading equipment to launching marketing campaigns.

Not sure where to start? My Tier 2 Business Credit Course has step-by-step instructions to get you approved faster.

4. Set Clear and Actionable Goals

Be specific with your goals. Instead of saying, “I want to grow my business,” say, “I will increase revenue by 25% by attracting 10 new clients through targeted social media campaigns.”

Pro Tip: Break your goals into quarterly milestones to make them more manageable.

5. Don’t Forget Self-Care

As a businesswoman over 30, I know how easy it is to pour everything into your business and forget about yourself. Schedule time to rest, recharge, and celebrate your wins. You deserve it.

Looking Ahead

2025 is yours for the taking. With a little strategy and the right resources, you can secure the bag—and the whip—next year.

If you need support in setting up or scaling your business, check out the tools and courses I offer to help you build like a boss. www.clearwayuniversity.com

Special Invite for Clearway University Students

To help you kickstart your business planning for 2025, I’m hosting a coworking and business planning meeting exclusively for Clearway University students.

Date: December 29th

Time: 5:00 PM CT

Location: Google Meet (link will be sent via email to enrolled students only)

Let’s end this year strong and start the next one even stronger.

You’ve got this!