Are you one of those people who gets excited that it's a new year...a new beginning? This year is the year you will have more time with your family, get fit, get healthy, enjoy more holidays, make much more money and so on...

What will you do this year to turn your 'wishes' into a plan, with a clear focus, deadlines and actually make things happen?

It's really easy to fall back into your past habits and get the same results. If you haven't already done so, you need to plan right now and seriously knuckle down and take consistent action.

To get you going follow these 10 top tips:

1. Clear out the clutter.
   Remove the stuff you don't need or seldom use...do this in your office and your home.
   
2. Do what you do best and delegate the rest.
   Figure out what your strengths are and focus on improving those. Delegate your weaknesses.As an entrepreneur you have more important things to do than waste your time on the small stuff.
   
3. Get Yourself Fit and Healthy
   Work out what you need to do to get into shape and operate at peak performance and get moving. Get the help you need so you are functioning on 8 cylinders.
   
4. Talk with Your Team
   If you have staff, speak with them. Get their input on how your business could improve and how they can help you. Find out what you can do to improve too.
   
5. Your Clients...Look After Them
   Without them you don't have a business. Ask them for feedback on your products and services. Also look after them...a thank-you card, phone call or gift occassionally can easily boost your profits if you make the effort.
   
6. Take Control of Your Time
   Set a work schedule for yourself and plan each day. Say 'no' regularly so you can focus on your goals.
   
7. Avoid Negative People
   Misery loves company. They'll wear you down and weaken your motivation.
   
8. Don't Expect Everyone Else to Change
   To achieve what you want, you are the one who has to change. Your actions speak louder than your words.
   
9. Invest in Yourself
   Remove these words from your vocabulary: "I can't afford it". Instead ask yourself "How can I afford it?". To take your business and your life to a higher level you will have to invest time, energy and money...that's if you want results quickly!
   
10. Be Very Careful Who You Listen To
    When you know what you want to achieve in 2009, it will be much easier to source the products and services that are right for you. There's many people who are ready, willing and able to relieve you of your money...just make sure they can deliver on their promises!
    

What to do next? Set time aside this week to write out what you want and get your plan organised.

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