Both your mindset and your business practices could use a periodic refresher course for maximum productivity. Check out this list of good habits to get into at the end of every quarter and year.

1. Accounting Catch-Up

• Bring bookkeeping records up to date
• Reconcile bank statements
• Send and pay invoices

2. Performance Assessment

• Compare sales — quarterly actual-to-projected and actual year-over-year
• Review P&L statements and balance sheets
• Review employee satisfaction, productivity and turnover
• Identify causes of any failures to meet goals

3. Strategy Adjustment

• Address any red flag numbers revealed in your records check, such as cash flow, profit margin, assets to liabilities ratio, debt to equity ratio and asset turnover ratio
• Analyze current market conditions and adjust projections accordingly
• Adjust employee wages, benefits or perks as necessary to attract and retain good talent
• Maintain cash flow if necessary by reducing expenses, increasing prices or both
• Update the budget incorporating cost of sales increases, new debt or other changes

4. Plan for the Future

• Analyze market gaps for new product or expansion potential
• Find money for capital expenditures, e.g. from a loan or investors
• Develop a marketing strategy and budget for new venture
• Plan for additions to the team: hiring, training, integrating with existing team
• Scale up IT services and capabilities to meet increased demand

5. Plan for Extra Support

• Minimize risks by setting aside funds or identifying liquid assets to survive an economic downturn or other event affecting sales
• Do a cost-benefit analysis on outsourcing some administrative functions, such as payroll or recruiting, as your business grows and you have less time to do everything yourself

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