Blog

5 goal-setting tips for 2023

Please share on social media:

Blog

Whether you want to grow your business or take more time for yourself, these goal-setting tips can help you achieve your long-term plans. 

  1. Think big! – What do you want from your life – and how can your business help you achieve that? Think about next year and beyond; what does your business look like in five or 10 years? When you know what end point you’re aiming for, it’s easier to set goals that move you in the right direction. 
  2. Pick something you can measure – Vague goals aren’t as helpful as those you can measure and monitor. Think about what you already measure in your business and how you’d like to see those metrics change. For example:
    • A 3% increase in net profit year-on-year
    • A 2% reduction in expenses
    • 1 new customer per month
    • Reduce average payment time to under 50 days
    • 4 weeks of holiday during which you don’t go into the office at all
  3. Make a plan to achieve each goal – Once you’ve picked a few goals, come up with ways to achieve them. It could just be back-of-the-envelope thinking, or have a brainstorming session with your team or your advisers (give us a call!). When you have a plan in place, do your best to follow through and make it happen. 
  4. Keep monitoring your progress – Check in each month to see how you’re tracking with your goals. Set yourself reminders on your calendar or make it part of your invoicing cycle. If you’re not quite on track, you can make tweaks or come up with some fresh ideas to help you reach your targets. 
  5. Plan a celebration! – Give yourself a good reason to keep striving for your goals. It might be a long lunch, a trip to the movies, a manicure, or a beer advent calendar next December. Something you’ll enjoy that’s not going to blow the budget.

We can help 

Not sure what your goals should be or how to monitor them? We can show you where to find the information you need, how to check on it, or keep an eye on it for you. 

Our team also has some fantastic ideas for how to reach your goals and build your business – get in touch!

Picture of Chris Dobbie

Chris Dobbie

Chris Dobbie is the Principal of Gold Coast Accounting Firm, KeyPoint Accounting & Advisors, based on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Chris is a leading Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) holding a Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com.), Accounting from Griffith University. Chris has over 22 years of professional accounting and taxation experience. Having stepped his way through this family business to now be Managing Partner, Chris, along with his expert team, look after a diverse client base ranging from medium sized businesses to national/multinational businesses. Chris is truly passionate about improving and growing his company's clients businesses, their lives and lifestyle, with a focus on innovative strategic approaches, and strong communication with clients. View Chris's LinkedIn profile.

About Keypoint Accountants: Innovative Gold Coast Accounting for Your Business

WE’RE ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION: Our goal is to transform YOUR business with better strategic action. Our team delivers excellence in Accounting and practical strategic advice helping you to grow your business exponentially. We guarantee results.

ENABLING THRIVING BUSINESSES: We have helped thousands of businesses locally and nationally for over 50 years! The Keypoint specialist team has forged a reputation for helping transform businesses from conception to succession.

WE MOVE YOU: Our integrated services – Strategic Action, Accounting and Financial Health checks have been created to move your business in line with your vision:

  • decades of experience and industry knowledge, 
  • maximising growth opportunities.  
  • using the latest in technology to streamline financial processes  
  • freeing up your time to do what you do best! 
  • better financial strategies for better profits.

Leave a Reply

Sign up for our Newsletter

Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit

ELEVATE YOUR BUSINESS WITH

KP Business Tools

Start your business growth today with Keypoint Accountants.