#11: Beyond Goals: The Crucial First Step in Business Planning
/Did you know that setting your revenue goal is not the first action you should take when you plan your new year?
In this episode of the Spark Good Podcast, host Stephanie Malon-Rufi guides listeners through the critical first step in strategic business planning for the upcoming year. As we approach 2024, Stephanie emphasizes the often-overlooked yet foundational element of prioritizing your time. Contrary to the common practice of immediately setting revenue goals, Stephanie advocates for mapping out personal commitments on a 2024 calendar first. Then begin to schedule important business commitments. Stephanie underscores the importance of time awareness and its direct impact on setting realistic and achievable business goals.