Put the Ta-Da in your 4th Quarter!

Christmas is less than 90 days away, but who is counting? Thanksgiving is less than 60 days. And Hanukkah starts in the middle on December 18th. The 4th QTR has arrived, and we have so much to do. How do you cut through the noise and get clear about the things that really need to be accomplished before the New Year?

We all suffer from overload and are searching for ways to keep it simple. Gift-Giving and staying in touch with those who matter most are critical to “Relationship Building 101.”  It’s easy for these activities to fall off your to do list, but they shouldn’t. Nurturing relationships is a year-long activity and one we all can improve.  

Check out our recent post Top Ten Guide to Holiday Gift-Giving, to help create a plan with dates so you can have a stress-free, easy Holiday Season. And most importantly, outsource as much as you can during this time. Don’t be a martyr and think you can do it all yourself. Or ask your staff, who are probably already overworked, to pull this off. It is not their area of expertise. And quite frankly, they may not have the stamina, taste, or talent to do this well. (This might come back to haunt you.) 

When you partner with a company that does this all the time, you know they have the imagination and creativity and know how to help you feel confident that as you work on your next big project, they have your back. Your company and your company’s reputation should be primary to whomever you choose. If you can’t figure this out from their website, call them. Ask for referrals. Make sure they will represent you well.

This is where your time and money are best spent. At the end of the day, knowing you have trust in your outsourced partner and WOWing your clients will not only give you peace of mind, but it will put the Ta-Da in your 4th QTR.