goal setting: 7 Principles to Successful Goal Setting... - 01/30/11 12:11 PM
7 Principles to Successful Goal Setting
 
Now that January is nearly over, I hope we all have had a great start on the new year, implementing our goals and resolutions.
 
In case you have not yet been able to start, it’s not too late!
 
Next week brings on a new beginning of another month. If you have not yet set some goals or dialed in on your business plan, I hope these 7 principles will help get you started:
 
1.     Your goals must be specific, detailed and clear. Highly defined goals are attained, fuzzy goals are forgotten.
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goal setting: Ready to set your goals for 2011? - 12/29/10 02:21 AM
Ready to set your goals for 2011?
 
Know that a vital piece of your success in 2011 is done when you sit down and do a detailed goal setting and business planning session BEFORE the end of the year!
 
First, get ready for the review. Your goals for 2011 should start with a thorough review of 2010.
 
· How much business will you close by December 31st this year?
· What went right this past year?
· What went wrong?
· What were your primary sources of business?
· What were … (10 comments)

goal setting: Tax Planning or Tax Preparing... A Few Year-End Tips to Consider - 12/28/10 03:01 PM
There are several things you can do before the end of the year to claim deductions or take advantage of tax rules that are ending this year?
 
Check it out!
 
1-Buy now, deduct now, and pay later.Both cash and accrual basis taxpayers can charge expenses on a credit card and deduct them in the year charged, regardless of when paid.
 
2-If you’re planning any big-ticket purchases it may be advantageous from a tax standpoint to buy any large fixed asset purchases by year-end because there are currently special bonus depreciation rules enacted for 2010 that … (6 comments)

goal setting: It's a Practice Run... - 11/29/10 03:20 PM
I can hardly believe it's the end of No YES-vember! 11 months into the new year and just a busy December ahead of us.
Why not take the opportunity this next month, to establish some new year habits!? Consider that It's a Practice Run...
I'm suggesting taking the month of December to initiate your new-year's resolutions. Reading more, blogging more, hitting the gym, cutting out sugar, or other habits to be changed...
Get on it! Start those new habits and stop the ones you've needed to. Get a jump start on 2011!
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goal setting: 3 Outcomes of Achieving Goals - 09/14/10 04:58 PM
In February of 2002, I heard David Knox speak about goal setting. If you've ever heard David Knox speak, you are certainly aware of his clever delivery and voice impressions! He's great!
When speaking about the importance of goal setting he mentioned
3 Outcomes of Achieving Goals
1. The most obvious outcome that comes to mind, is the REWARD of accomplishing goals. Often times the accomplishment of reaching the goal is the REWARD in and of itself. On occasion, there is an additional prize for completing the goal. These rewards can be presented from an outside source, such as a manager, … (5 comments)