By Michael W. McLaughlin, Contributing Editor
At this time of year, New Year's advice and resolutions flood the airwaves. Like me, you may be skeptical of year-end advice, but this is a convenient time to look closely at your practice. Many of us have just taken some time off, so, having had some space, it's natural to reflect on the past year and the one ahead.
Be your own consultant and ask yourself those hard questions that you regularly lob at clients about their businesses.
Question #1: Did This Past Year Turn Out for Your Practice Like You Thought It Would?
As usual, last year had its ups and downs. Planning is like that; some things work and others don't. But looking forward is always more interesting and exciting than kicking yourself about the past. So think like a consultant and figure out what plans you'd like to execute now, and then evaluate them at this time next year.
If a client asked you to help guide a business to success for the next few years, where would you start? What if that client was you and the business was yours?
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