Your Fresh Start -- Won't wait for January

If you are looking ahead to the New Year with stars in your eyes and whispering under your breath: Next year will be better, next year will be more organized and successful. Then, honey, you'd best already be in motion to make that happen, because statements like that do not just take shape at midnight on December 31st. The clinging of that midnight bell does not magically transform you and your business into that of a successful, driven entity like the movies all suggest (again, speaking from experience here). There is some planning and preparation that must be done before then, and you need to get started today!

First Things First. Audit what you have.

Really dive deep into the systems you are using to successfully (or even unsuccessfully) run your business. Do you feel like you are generating quality leads? Are these potential clients in your price point? Do they need the services you offer? Are they your Grade - A perfect clientele? If not, what can you adjust to steer more in the direction of those ideal clients? Are you struggling with e-mails, time management, or just overall overwhelm? Let's not forget that in this particular part of the process, we are not looking to solve the problem but rather just identify it. As you identify problems, however, do not forget to acknowledge your strong aspects as well. Are there techniques that work well in one subject that can be cross-used in another? Work smarter, not harder, right?

Are you offering items that bring out the best in you? Are you working in your expertise? For instance, if you are an artist and just find absolute true freedom behind the strokes of a paintbrush, but your clientele keeps asking if you sell prints of your work. This is the perfect opportunity to ask yourself if that is something you want to venture into, or if you truly just want to stay behind the bristles.

There are so many questions you need to ask yourself, but the key is to be honest and remove those rose-colored glasses for a bit. Discover where you need help. Then you can begin the process of finding solutions for those areas once they are determined.

Tidying your systems, automations, and Standard Operating Procedures.

For the systems and processes that you already use, are they refreshed and up to date? Do they have up-to-date information? If you use automation, this is a great time to clarify verbiage and timing of those triggers. If you don't use automation, should you be? We just started implementing this, and let me just tell you of all the things we wished we had done sooner...THIS! 100% this. Utilize the tools you are paying for and make good decisions on the tools that you need to pay for. Things are only useful if you actually use them!

Market Like You Mean it!

Your January visibility determines your February bookings. Build out your 30-day social media plan even before you get there. Your presence online is huge and sadly another building block in making you "known" in your industry. If you can create posts ahead of time and schedule them out, it is just one more thing you won't get bogged down with on the daily.

Shift your focus from selling to storytelling. People connect with you. With your journey, your passion, and the problem you solve. They want to see themselves in your story. Amazon sells products; you sell transformation, emotion, and trust. Be real. Be relatable. Then take the pressure off yourself and schedule as much as you possibly can. Creating content in advance allows you the freedom to stay in your zone of genius when those times come, without the guilt of social media ghosting hovering over your head. Your future you will thank you and sing your praises.

If you have a print budget or want to venture into videos, podcasts, radio, or other areas you haven't yet explored, make sure to dive deep into these avenues as well. Do you know where to begin? Do you need to do some research in these areas? Strategize and make a game plan to execute and gain the notoriety you deserve.

Busy Does Not Equal Successful - Strategy Does!

It is so important to use your time intentionally. Set your boundaries of work hours and keep them! Block out time to build your business and complete the mundane tasks without allowing them to overrule all the hours in the day. Optimize your hours of expertise and learn where to delegate.

When your goals and trajectory are crystal clear, it is so much easier to stay on task and in alignment. You don't have to completely scrap everything to have a successful quarter 1 of 2026, but if you are feeling like you are just not able to narrow down the intention and power plays for your company, we strongly suggest you book a strategy session with us. Missing Piece Solutions can help you get on track and be set up for success!

We love each and every one of you and thank you for trusting us along the way in your own journey!

The Team at Missing Piece Solutions

Melissa, Jennifer & BeckyAnn

Find us at: Mpvirtualsolutions.com