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BY STEVE DUSEK
DakotaBusinessLending.com
appy New Year! As we ring in the excitement of this new year, I can’t help but revel in the joys of the holiday season. There were families, friends and feasts. Laughter, memories and traditions. But we would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge that our society has spent the past couple months in serious gift giving-mode and even gift givingoverload. When used in a meaningful way, gifts show our love and appreciation for others. I hope that you also found time to give yourself and your business a meaningful gift.
During all that hustle and bustle, the end of the year also brings time for reflection. Thinking about the past year – the ups and downs, goods and bads, pondering of how things could have been different and acknowledging the things that were good. There is no better gift to your business than taking time to reflect on the past year. It doesn’t require
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the exchange of money, pretty gift wrap or a fancy bow. But what it offers are lessons and wisdom – of which both are priceless. As you take time to reflect on the past year, take time to look back at your plans and financials, your results and the things that remain undone. Then do a deep dive into the