Goal Setting... Marketing 2009 ..ringing in the New Year

Last Updated (Tuesday, 07 April 2009 14:11) Written by Deb St. George Tuesday, 07 April 2009 14:09

1. Physical Health:
We all have a physical vehicle that gets us from place to place, helps us communicate with our loved ones and helps us solve the problem of living in this physical universe. It's important that we take care of our body; get lots of sleep, excersize, eat at least 2 meals per day, drink lots of water, take vitamins, spend time with loved ones, have a means of supporting oneself and a healthy mental outlook on life. As marketers we need to be healthy in order to provide marketing service solutions.

2. Financial Resources/Wealth:
In goal setting, it is important to know where you have been in order to know where you are going. What skills do you have that can be used to generate new and lasting income for yourself and your family? What financial marketing tools will you be using to generate that income?

3. Environment:
In order to be truly productive we need to spend time in an environment that is conducive to thinking and working. Setup your computer work space so that you are able to concentrate on your plans and goals without interuption. Place goal setting information in a place where you can see it daily. Sometimes we lose our focus but a visual reminder can help us focus in on what we want to be thinking about. Setup a few hours each day to focus on your goals. What is the marketing environment like today? To sell your product competively you must understand your product's swot (strengths, weaknesses, opportunites and threats).

4. Mental Focus:
What are you willing to give up in terms of time in order to get a new mental tool. What field of knowledge are you interested in. If you are unsure of where your interest lies, what new class will you take or what new book will you pick up to explore new possibilities? What marketing communication will you provide to your clients so that they better understand how to use your services and products?Will you focus on the U.S. market or expand into international markets?

5. Creating Your Plan of Action:
Set a few minutes aside each day to create your plan of action. List out the steps of your major goals and then underneith the major goals list out the minor steps it takes to reach your goals. Use visual diagrams, create lists, write down your goals and then set up timeframes when you wish to have the goals accomplished. Don't expect every goal you set to be met within a certain timeframe. It's best to be flexible, try different paths to get to the same outcome. We all have circumstances that help us or heed our progress. One of the major goals in your plan of action is "determination to succeed". Another goal is to have a "backup plan" in case one of your goals is momentarily side-tracked. How will you setup your marketing and planning guide this year? Will you be using only the written word or will you be using audio and multimedia vehicles to market and promote your product?

6. Follow-Through
Don't give up, follow-through. Every step leads you closer to your goal. Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today. "There is no time like the present" to follow-through on your plans towards your marketing success goals.