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Page 1: 3 simple steps to a profitable 2012

“3 Simple Steps

to a Profitable

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to a Profitable

2012”Sydni Craig-Hart

The Smart Simple

Marketing Coach

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Approaching End of Year

• NOW is the perfect time to take a look back at the

last 12 months and take stock of what’s working in

your business

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your business

– Were you thrilled by your success or disappointed

in your business?

– What were your greatest successes?

– What aspects of your business do you wish you

were stronger in?

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Want a Better Year in 2012?

• Make it a priority to set aside some time for

some strategic planning

• Take time RIGHT NOW to outline what you are

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• Take time RIGHT NOW to outline what you are

going to accomplish in the coming year

The following is a three-step process

developing your strategic plan:

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Step #1 Goals in 2011

• Set up goals for the New Year by evaluating last year

– Evaluate how well you met your 2011 goals or

didn’t meet them

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didn’t meet them

– Look at it objectively

– Review the past 6-12 months

Based on your review, what EXACTLY do you want to

achieve in 2012?

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Step #2 Gaps

• Look for gaps that can be filled in your marketing

– What DID work that will give you some insight into

which strategies you want to pursue in the future?

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– Did you market consistently? (at least 30 minutes

a day)

If you’ve had this struggle, setting up a marketing

system for your business should be a priority number

one for 2012!

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Step #2 cont – Other Goals

• Other goals you may want to include are:

– Creating systems for handling new client work

– Setting up a system for requesting referrals

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– Setting up a system for requesting referrals

– Taking steps to set up strategic partnerships

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Step #3 Map out Plan• What specific steps do you need to take in order to

make the changes you have identified?

– Start with a simple 90 day plan to start

– If your changes require support or assistance from

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– If your changes require support or assistance from

anyone else, get the help in place

• Graphic Designer?

• Business Coach?

• Virtual Assistant?

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Don’t Wait!

• By evaluating the past few months and creating a

new plan based on your previous gaps, you CAN

create a stronger, more profitable business

• Don’t wait for January 1st to start making New Year’s

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• Don’t wait for January 1st to start making New Year’s

resolutions

• Now is the best time to make plans for the future so

you can hit 2012 with a running start!

What do you have planned for the New Year?

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Thanks for watching!Visit www.SmartSimpleMarketing.com

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Visibility and More Freedom” and to

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Breakthrough” session with Sydni! Sydni Craig-Hart

The Smart Simple

Marketing Coach


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