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Resolutions to make for your DTC business in 2024

It's almost 2024! It's time to start thinking of making some resolutions for your small business.

Now that it’s December, what better time to make some 2024 resolutions for your small business!

While it’s important to think about your business’s long-term goals and plans, it’s also important to set smaller goals and resolutions that are achievable in the short term.

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Below are some ideas for resolutions that you can make for your business in 2024:

• Create a clear and measurable set of goals: Make sure that you have specific, achievable goals in place. Write them down and make them visible so that everyone on your team has visibility into what they are working towards.

• Increase customer loyalty through better service: Focus on providing the best possible service to your customers. This could mean providing faster response times, giving more personalized customer support, or even providing incentives for customers who make repeat purchases.

• Invest in new technology: Take advantage of the latest advancements in technology and invest in tools that can make running your business easier and more efficient. This could include investing in inventory software or upgrading your website or mobile app.

• Improve your marketing strategies: Take some time to go back and review your existing marketing strategies. Make sure that they are up-to-date, effective, and providing you with the best returns for your efforts.

• Focus on employee satisfaction: Make sure that all employees in your team are well taken care of and satisfied with their work. This could include improving job satisfaction, increasing wages, or providing perks and benefits.

• Develop a comprehensive budget: Have a better understanding of where your business’s money is going and make sure that you have a solid budget in place for the upcoming year. This will help you plan ahead and ensure that there are no surprises when it comes to expenses or cash flow.

Creating your 2024 founder resolutions

It’s also important to create some resolutions for you as a founder of a small business (as you are important too!):

• Take time for yourself: Make sure that you are taking time for yourself and away from the business so that you can properly rest and recharge to stay productive.

• Learn something new: Investing in yourself is important too! Make a resolution to learn something new - whether it’s a new skill related to running your business, or something else that interests you.

• Set aside time for networking: Making connections with other business owners and entrepreneurs can provide invaluable advice and resources. Make sure to set aside time to attend relevant events, join online communities, or follow influential people in your field.

By setting achievable goals and resolutions for your business in 2024, you will be better prepared to meet the challenges of the year head-on and come out even stronger! Good luck!

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Written by Nicole Pascoe

Nicole is the co-founder of Craftybase, inventory and manufacturing software designed for small manufacturers. She has been working with, and writing articles for, small manufacturing businesses for the last 12 years. Her passion is to help makers to become more successful with their online endeavors by empowering them with the knowledge they need to take their business to the next level.