The start of any year can be very inspiring and full of opportunity just waiting to be unleashed, particularly after the tough last few years. But anytime really is the perfect time to reset and refresh your business for the year and beyond.

Ask yourself this. What do you want to achieve? What lifestyle do you want to have? What does a meaningful career look like for you? What flexibility do you need? By being clear on what you want, you can design a business framework to help you achieve that.

The important thing is to design a business that’s tailored to work for you.  

 Consider these core elements when refreshing your business.

  1. Design a Vision for you
    Your vision is the legacy you want your business to have – what lasting impression will you, and your business, make on the world?  It is the point where you will focus your attention, your effort and energy. So why not make that direction one you love?

  2. Surround yourself with the Right People
    Now you’re clear on your intention, you need to surround yourself with people who have fresh and different ways of thinking. Build a team who will challenge you, who bring a diversity of opinions and ideas to spark creativity.

  3. Learn from your Clients & create innovative Solutions
    Don’t just service your clients, build meaningful relationships with them. If you listen to them and truly understand their pains, you can build an incredible amount of trust. Seek their feedback in all areas, constantly question how you can do things better, identify their problems and create innovative solutions out of those problems.

  4. Create Emotional Space and be Vulnerable
    Flexible working environments aren’t just about fitting in personal activities, it’s also about emotional space you provide yourself and the team. Often, it’s taboo to talk about your wellbeing and mental health, but environments that nurture and encourage people to bring their whole selves to work support them to become more resilient, adaptable, and driven.