4th Quarter Activities
Hard to believe but the end of the year will be here before you know it. It's only 86 days away!
So - grab those checklists, pull out the holiday planning guides and start your engines! Besides - wouldn't you love to have everything planned for 2024 by December 15th?
It's never to early to start. Here are a few things to get you going and finish the year strong!
From Our Members
Here are a few things our members noted as important for them to do this quarter.
Laura Cohen - reflects on her wins and where she needs to re-adjust strategies going forward.
Katrina DeWit of Engel & Völkers finishes her business plan in November so she's implementing in Dec and full steam on new plans before new year. 😮
Ann Knuttila is already busy doing goal planning.
Julie Defee of Team Creations has her budget set for next year by December 15th.
Michelle "Home Coach" Hoff does a complete decluttering of her email and computer files by December 15th.This is a text block. You can use it to add text to your template.
For Your Business
Review your strategic plans, research any items to help make decisions for next year’s goals. Or if needed, do some Strategic Planning
From KeyLin Advisors: Year-End Financials: 10 Essential Tasks To Do by New Year’s we also did a Vizcast on this
Forbes Experts weigh in: 14 Essential Activities For Every Small-Business Owner’s Q4 Financial Checklist
A few unique items on this list: A Small Business Year-End Checklist: 8 Items You Should Do in Q4
Q4 Success Checklist - Maker’s Business Guide to the Holiday Season
For Leadership
Q4 can be challenging for leaders: Navigating The Q4 Landscape: Expert Strategies
After reflection on your leadership this past year, create your development plan and what activities you need to support them - for example, I was in a Dare to Lead Cohort with The Daring Venture Team this past year
Culture (in person, hybrid or virtual) is a key leadership responsibility. Take time to consider what you want to create for your team in 2024. (I’m reading The Future of Work is Human: Transforming Company Culture for a Post-Pandemic World right now…)
Ever consider drafting a budget for your time?
For Life
From Minted: 2023 christmas checklist & holiday planning guide
Take stock of holiday traditions - what has worked, what hasn’t lately? Consider this NPR article: When to let go of old family traditions — and create new ones
The Everygirl suggest you start this in September! It’s Time: Here’s How to Start Budgeting for the Holidays Now
Traveling? BOOK NOW! 2023 Holiday Travel Outlook - all about when to book, what to expect for costs, etc.
This is from last year - but still very applicable! How to Actually Enjoy the Holiday
Have a happy & productive 4th Quarter!
