Get in Gear for the New Year - Today

This Week with Sara Fitts is dedicated to helping you get in gear for 2007. There are many ways to approach a new year and I'll focus on what I think are some of the best ways to approach business and personal goals for the new year. My hope is that these ideas will be helpful to you - a new and different perspective at the very least.

Today is an excellent opportunity to have a clean slate for yourself and your business. Regardless of what type of work you do, whether you are self-employed or work in a small business, or own a business and have several employees - today is a day that is open to you and your ideas for new success in 2007.

Here are some questions to consider as you plan your success for 2007:

• What do you want to accomplish in 2007?
• What do you want to do differently in 2007 from previous years?
• What do you want less of in 2007?
• What will you refuse to let hold you back in 2007?
• How will you approach 2007?
• What is really possible for you and your business this year?

Additionally, here are some thoughts to consider as you approach the new year:

• Today is a new beginning. Make the most of the talent you have. Make the most of the opportunities you have. Make the most of the experiences you bring to the table.
• Sometimes you have to do less in order to have more. For example, perhaps you have to jump into action as opposed to talking a project or concept to death. I believe in planning, but sometimes success is put on hold because there is way too much planning and talking and not nearly enough action. Less talking and more action can mean a huge increase in revenue and profits.
• Perfection is not worth waiting for. I believe you just have to jump into action and make the best of your efforts and ideas. Too often people wait for just the perfect product or service, or the perfect time for launching a new venture - but ultimately, the time is now. Don't wait. Make it happen - and start today.

Happy New Year! I hope 2007 is fabulous for all of us!