How 2012 Can Bring Real Change

No, I am not talking about the elections—at least not here. (If you want to read my thoughts on government and small business, check out some of my posts on HuffPo Small Business.) Over the past year or so, I have written and spoken about how the world and the economy are changing and how our businesses must change too. (To read a couple of these pieces, visit nyreport.com/the_world_is_changing and nyreport.com/obsessed_with_growth). I shared what I learned from Gil Maurer about how the pace of change in business keeps increasing. In that vein, let’s all try to make at least one significant change in our business next year.

Here are some ideas:

• Launch a new product or service
• Make a big hire—someone that can help your business grow substantially
• Enter a new market
• Buy a company
• Start a new company

Decide on at least one change before the end of the year, set a timeline, and get your team involved. Make it fun by setting milestones that are easy to track, and celebrate achievements along the way.

At NY Report we love changing things—we get bored easily. I am pleased to announce that in February 2012 we are launching the digital version of our magazine so you can read it on your tablet, PC, or even your phone. (For more information visit nyreport.com/digital). We are working on some other new ideas, as well.

Whatever your new thing is, on behalf of the NY Report team I wish you, your family, and your team a happy holiday season and a prosperous 2012.

PS—Just a reminder that this issue is a combined one for December ’11 and January ’12. Next month we will be producing Accelerate 2012, exclusive online content focused on four critical areas for propelling your business growth in 2012. To sign up to receive Accelerate 2012, visit nyreport.com/emailnewsletter. NY Report will produce our next print issue in February 2012.