As we step into a fresh year, it’s the perfect time to set yourself up for success in 2025. January can be a whirlwind, but by planning ahead and focusing on what matters most, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running. Read on for some practical steps to take this quarter.

Test Your Enquiry Process

Put a dummy enquiry through your process to see where the gaps are. Is it smooth, professional, and efficient? Catching those hiccups now will save you headaches later. Whether it’s an automated response that’s out of date or a clunky form, this is your chance to fine-tune.

Schedule Your Downtime

Mark out your days off in the diary. It’s easy to get carried away, especially in a busy industry like ours, but burnout is no joke. Protect your energy by planning breaks in advance. Your future self will thank you.

Book Networking or Coworking Days

Networking isn’t just a buzzword—it’s where opportunities bloom. Commit to a couple of networking meetings or coworking days. If you’re in Leicestershire, send me a DM for a link to some networking events. Let’s grow together!

Plan Your Content for 2025

Take a moment to write down all the weddings, wedding fairs, and anniversaries from 2024 that are in your diary. These moments will inspire your content for 2025, from blogs and social posts to newsletters. You’ll thank yourself later for doing this groundwork now.

Break Down Your Goals

Boil your 2025 goals into manageable actions and diarise your first step. Big ambitions are exciting, but they’re only achievable if you turn them into bite-sized tasks. Remember, progress happens one step at a time.

Sort Your Finances

File your tax return! Once that’s done, make life easier for yourself by scheduling regular time—weekly or monthly—to review your accounts. It’s a small habit that’ll save you stress when next year’s tax deadline rolls around.

Reflect on 2024

Grab a cuppa and ask yourself these questions:

- What has worked well for me this year?

- What hasn’t worked for me this year?

- What have I enjoyed most this year?

- Which activity has earned me the most money?

- What do I want to focus on next year?

- What do I NEED to focus on next year?

Take Action

Now that you’ve got your list, don’t let it gather dust. Choose one task each week and put time aside in your diary *now* to complete it. This way, you’ll steadily chip away at your goals without feeling overwhelmed.

Here’s to a productive and balanced start to 2025! If you’re ready to connect, let’s chat—we’re all in this together.

Business Tasks to Tackle in Q1 of 2025