The end of summer will be here before we know it, which means it's time to plan the last quarter of the year. How are your end-of-year plans coming along? Are you geared up for a fantastic fall and winter? Or are things too up in the air to plan that far?
Share where you stand with your Q4 plans and see how far other business owners are in the process too. Then, head to the comments and tell us how you're prepping or what your plans are. Got questions? Thousands of business owners like you are helping each other by sharing advice in the Ask SMB Owners Anything group—join today.
Yes, I'm all set and it should be great.
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Yes, I've started, but I'm still thinking through the options.
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No, but thanks for bringing it up. I need to do it soon.
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No, it's too hard to plan that far in advance for me.
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I have lofty goals on how many people I can help get out of debt and start living with less stress.
I will be visiting Schools, Dr's offices especially Dentists, Restaurants, Nail and Hair Salons, Local Businesses etc. about the benefits of using our Active Pure Technology with the Air And Surface Pro to disinfect viruses, bacteria, sars-cov-2, and covid-19, molds, etc This will help the chidren get back to school safely. It works in the home, office, inside cars, and limos. We have a personal one that fits over the neck like a pendant and acts as an electronic face mask. There is a unit of ASP up in the Space Station generating purafied air for the astraunauts.
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People are longing to travel after being told to stay home and be safe. Now is the time to begin planning your cruise, either Ocean or River. All that you need is to place your deposit to hold your stateroom. While you may have to wear a mask in public areas, and as of now you must be vaccinated it still will be a relaxing fun vacation. Of course the rules change daily. We are cruising from the Port of Baltimore this fall and will be able to tell you from our experience what has changed since almost 2 years ago.
I am excited about this upcoming quarter, I have begun strategizing my marketing plans which now include a more aggressive email campaign.
I am thinking in new ways to attract clientele and ways to connect with other businesses.
I will have new product lines and incentives for my customers/clients as well as for my business connections.
My plans include a self assessment of my skills, talent, drive for success and most of all, my belief in a "can do" spirit. This assessment will help determine any areas needed for improvement, and will show best practices to do so. The world of business has changed dramatically and those who approach the last leg of this year should be equipped with fierce determination to perform with a new attitude, and that is to be the best one can be for self and for clients!
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We plan to grow by using technology more effectively. And trying to meet the needs of our clients and the market , as far as with with the virus, school or work starting in place or still getting delayed , and what people will do or want and will not want to do , because of fear of a shut down/job loss or just that they want to live differently now that there are different options.and we will continue to diversify in what we sell or rent.
I will be launching several new marketing initiatives over the next couple of months.
Optimism is a necessary ingredient whether you are beginning or ending a year. We are better prepared for the 4th quarter 2021 then for last year. The programs that worked well last year will be repeated and others will be discarded. In our view being prepared for a strong customer presents and expenditure is better than running lite and getting caught off guard. Our single biggest problem is not ordering but where to put it once it gets here, so far the roof is off limits.