Here’s how to grow your business in the new year

What are some of your New Year’s resolutions? Perhaps it’s to work out and eat healthy, start a family, or maybe it’s to start the small business of your dreams. The opportunities are endless, and the new year is a good time to kickstart your goals. When it comes to starting your business, it’s important to stay organized and believe in your abilities. Chances are, you decided to start a small business for a reason. It could be to make money and be successful, or it’s to help reach your community in a new way. No matter what your reason is, there are ways to set yourself up for success. Starting a small business can be challenging so doing research can help you start off the new year in the right direction. 

The biggest thing about starting a small business is having motivation and staying persistent even when the going gets tough. There will be times when you have challenges that are out of your control, but you cannot let that stop you in your tracks. It’s a known fact that not all small businesses make it, but they are an integral part of the United States economy. Without small businesses, millions of people would not have jobs, so it’s important for businesses to pull through for as long as possible. 

As an entrepreneur, you have to understand all the hard work it takes to build a business from the ground up. Being motivated and feeling confident in your abilities can set you apart from the crowd. If you lose motivation and give up on your dreams, there is no way for your business to survive. Starting the new year with positive thoughts can help you hit the ground running. 

“It is not all smooth sailing, and a lot of times there are roadblocks in the way that are out of your control. Understanding that not everything will happen the way you want it to is important because then you might not get hung up on the little things. There will be times where you get frustrated and feel like taking the easy way out, but you have to stay strong and remember why you started doing this in the first place,” says Corey Pearson, Chief Quilt Artist and Brand Ambassador at Linda’s.

Everyone makes mistakes and as an entrepreneur, you will probably have your fair share. Starting a small business means learning as you go. There will be times when there are unexpected issues that you have to manage on the fly, or things will feel chaotic. That’s normal, but it’s how you adjust that matters. 

Staying organized is the ultimate nutrient to help your business grow. When one thing gets turned upside down you can find solace in the fact that other aspects of your business are in check. That gives you the time to figure out solutions to other problems. If your whole business is out of whack, then it will be harder to manage future problems on top of everything. Relying on yourself and your employees can help things flow smoothly.

“Once you get through the obstacles and small setbacks, you will feel much more confident in your abilities as an entrepreneur. You cannot grow until you fail a little, so remember that it’s normal to have mistakes or errors. Everyone goes through it, but it’s how you handle it that really matters. Believing in yourself and your abilities is the key to success and making it to the finish line,” Pearson says. 

The new year is all about changing your perspective and habits into something more positive. It’s a good excuse for people to stay motivated and put their best selves forward. The hard part is keeping that motivation throughout the entire 365 days and so on. 

If your goal in 2025 is to start a small business, just remember to stay persistent because that’s how you will reach success. Giving up is not an option when it comes to being an entrepreneur. Working through obstacles and staying organized is the key to opening the doors to your dreams. How will you make this year everything you want it to be?