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Nine Projects for 2017 to Enrich Both Your Life and Your Pro tability
1. Update your technology. There are great deals to be had on tech tools this me of
year— why not take advantage of them for your business? Assess which technologies would help you do business more e ec vely in the coming year, whether that’s tablet computers or a
so ware upgrade.
2. Get organized. Start 2017 o fresh by cleaning out your o ce. Purging piles and les of paper
will make you feel lighter and more focused. Try scanning and saving important documents in the cloud instead. In addi on to saving space, cloud storage makes it easy to access and share what you need.
3. Take a lesson. Learn something completely
new, like how to use Instagram for marke ng your business, or delve deeper into a subject you already know something about, so you can become a real expert. There are dozens of ways to educate yourself these days, from online tutorials and courses to in-person workshops and conferences. (SCORE
o ers plenty of each.) h ps://www.score.org/take-
workshop
4. Leave your comfort zone. Try something that truly challenges you, whether that’s public speaking or skydiving. Yes, skydiving—stretching yourself in your personal life will translate into increased con dence in your business.