I am Holding You Accountable To Your New Year's Resolution

Published by Mike Michalowicz (Google+)

I was thinking about New Year’s Day and the inevitable resolutions that are made, only to be forgotten weeks later.  So I decided to conduct a little experiment with the TPE community!  I simply sent out a single request asking everyone for their most important New Year’s Resolution that they would be willing to post on the Internet for the world to see… and to hold them accountable to.

Perhaps you will find a new idea for yourself in this list, or already have a resolution that tops all of these. Man up (or woman up, as the case may be) and put your own resolution in the comment section below.

Make this year different.  Decide what is most important to you (personally, in business or otherwise) and this time make a permanent record with your full name.  This way the world will hold you accountable, and this way you will actually achieve your resolution this year.

1. “We will subscribe enough members this year to offer free shipping and monthly give aways.” – Collon Turnage, President  www.casinogamingstore.com

2. “We will recruit college students to help us promote our Web site .” -  Ester Venouziou, Founder, Local Shopper, LLC

3. “I will set up a budget for all business expenses rather then aimlessly buying things here and there.” – Sarah E. Ellis, Owner of The Pitter Patter Boutique

4. “I vow to focus on the one product or service I do best AND really enjoy doing…knowing success will follow.” – Michele Risa, Founder of BEYOND Body Mind Spirit

5. “This year I am going to personally train an enthusiastic go-getter to consolidate our media lists, oversee the publishing of our weekly e-blasts and monthly e-newsletters, and jump-start our Access database so it is user-friendly for everyone in the office!” – Lori Gedon, President of Marketing In Motion

6. “My 2009 New year’s resolution is to grow our network from 23 million pages a month to over 100 million in food, wine and beer” – Benjamin Christie, Founder of Gourmet Ads

7. “I will spend less time on the internet and more time formulating new products. “  – Cindy Tollen founder Sudz N Bubbles, Ltd

8. “This year I will focus on the opportunities brought about by the changes in the economy. In many ways, it is a great time for small businesses.” – Devon Dudgeon, Director of DevonInspiration Ltd.

9. “I am going to send at least one heartfelt greeting card to one of my clients per day, telling them how much I appreciate their business.” – Laurie Hurley, President & Founder of Home Tutoring Business

10. “This year I am not going to chase the money but make it.  I will spend more time working IN my business than ON it.” – Shauna McConechy, President of Out Enterprises Inc

11. “In 2009, I’m not just going to “start a blog”, I’m going to create a 24/7, online sales tool that builds trust and establishes thought leadership within my marketplace.” – Brody Dorland, President of Something Creative, Inc.

12. “My 2009 resolution is to make customers happier by making our services a piece of cake to implement and use.” – Dan Beltramo, Founder & CEO of Vizu

13. “Here is what I am doing for 2009.  I will cut out the fat: be better, quicker, and stronger than we have in the past.  I will spend less while eliminating marketing efforts that don’t yield a strong ROI.”  – Laura Novak, Owner of Laura Novak Photography

14. “I’ve got two ears and one mouth. I’m going to try to listen twice as much as I talk this year.”    -Dr. Colleen Long, Founder Aesthetic Genetics/FreudTV.com

15. “This year we are going to put every new idea through a 10 question filtering system to help decide whether or not we will/should do it.” – Richard Fenton, President of Courage Crafters, Inc.

16. “I am going to stop selling my time and focus on selling my knowledge.” Ruth Perryman, owner of the QuickBooks Specialists

17. “In 2009 I’m going to focus on not only getting more customers signed up, but also devise new ways to help our customers quickly get comfortable with our small business management software”  Daniel Barnett, Founder of WORKetc

18. “I won’t let the noise sidetrack me!” – Holly G. Green, CEO, The Human Factor, Inc.

19. “I will be expanding the growth of my company and my team in order to provide a fuller range of services to my clients.” Tracey Tarrant, Chief Get It Done Officer, Your Virtual Round To-it

20. “This year I am going to put a smile on the face of millions of Minions.” – Gretchen Hofmann, Founder of MinionMonitor.com

21. “This year our own marketing efforts will no longer be the “shoemaker’s children” – we’ll put the same time and energy into marketing ourselves as we do for our clients.” – Karen Renzi, Co-owner of Beyondus, Inc. Design & Marketing

22. “I resolve to hear every no with grace and every yes with humility.” – Rain Fordyce, President of Authentic Times, Inc.

23. “This year, I will spend more time working on projects that make me smile and make my clients (and everyone else) smile in return.” – Dawn S. Smith, Founder of Maisol Media

24. “In 2009, I am going to work only with clients who are committed to exceptional customer outreach.” – Deb Kolaras, Founder of BizCoachDeb

25. “2009 will be the year of “abundance” when it comes to the taking care of key personnel, customer service and training.” – John Mann, Co-Founder of Rolly Pollies International, Inc

26. “This year, I’m going to personally meet no fewer than 300 of my viewers/readers.” – Dr. Dennis W. Neder, President of Remington Publications and BAM! TV.

27. “I will get out every day and do something to market my business and get my name out there.” – Karyn Beach, Owner of Lose The Excuses

28. “I’ll get 100,000 teens to read and follow my blog-turned-novel-in-progress through twitter, facebook, and myspace.” – Robin Rice, Author/Mentor at Mayden Chronicles

29. “In 2009 I will propel myself up on the marketing learning curve. Since you can’t manage what you can’t measure, I want to conduct at least 24 measurable marketing experiments and chart the learnings from them for everyone in the company.” – Bettina Hein, Founder & CEO, Pixability, Inc.

30. “This year I am going to provide exceptional service and value to my customers.” – Les Jensen, Founder of lesjensen.com

31. “I will strategically network more… and also lose 10 pounds.” – Elita Ng, Co-Founder of DealDivine.com

32. “We will roll out at least two new products in our current business line (intellectual property analytics) and two new business lines before the end of 2009.” – Samir Raiyani, CEO, Dolcera

33. “I am going to do more of what I LOVE to do and less of what I HATE to do!” – Stacey Kannenberg, CEO of Cedar Valley Publishing

34. “I will concentrate my growth and marketing efforts for Snoloha completely online (which means sacrificing brick-and-mortar growth), while at the same time making it a point to actually live and enjoy this lifestyle that I am building my company around.” – Rod Call, Purveyor & Explorer of the Snoloha Lifestyle

35. “In 2009 I am going to DOUBLE my subscriber list.” – Dina Santorelli, Editor & Publisher, WHY magazine

36. “I will do one impossible task each month, for example matching Match Robert Scoble’s number of  Twitter Followers. Purpose: To build an online network to help me fight breast cancer.” -Brandon Mendelson, Host, The Brandon Show

37. “I will work closely with entrepreneurs and small business owners so that they’re no longer intimidated about going after publicity or doing marketing to grow their business in this tough economy.” -  John Sternal, co-owner Sternal Consulting

38. “I’m going to grow my readership by 15 percent each month–or die trying.” – Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff, Founder of EcoStiletto

39. “This year I am going to generate revenue from my business idea.” -Vera Babayeva, Founder of Women Can Have It All

40. “I intend to further educate myself in 2009 through great courses, online research and forums.” Johanna Baker-Dowdell, Founder of Strawberry Communications

41. “This year I am going to stop offering discounts on my already discounted product offering.” Ellen Malloy, Founder of RestaurantIntelligenceAgency.com

42. “Find a European distributor for ScubaDoRag and a wetsuit manufacturer for co-branded new product.” Susan Martin, President of ScubaDoRag

43. “I will stay positive throughout the down market by recognizing that beneficial change starts with attitude.” – George Monzures, Founder of Monzures Development

44. “This year, I will help our senior team become better managers…despite themselves.” – Linda Passante, Co-Founder of The Halo Group

45. “I will not allow the focus on cash flow to be more important than my focus on customers.” – Jay Steinfeld, Founder of Blinds.com

46. “My top New Year’s Resolution is to remain positive and grow in these uncertain economic times while working to keep expenses down.” – Yomesh Shah, President of B2CJewels

47. “This year I am going to share my good fortune and host a charity benefit for homeless animals.” – Tracey Steinberg, Esq., Life Coach

48. “Every year I make this same resolution:  throw out half of what I own;  spend less time at my desk and more time with my friends.” – Laurie Nadel, PhD.

49. “My resolution is to truly live my priorities every day so that I walk the walk and talk the talk as a Life Coach.” – Lucy Wellmaker , M.Ed. Founder of Coach W Life Coach

50. “This year I am going to better communicate the value we are providing to our clients and how our services are helping to provide them stability in this time of economic strain.” – Byron K Patrick,  CoFounder of Hosted Solutions, Inc

51. “This year, I’m going to show the world that even though all college grads look the same on paper, all college grads really aren’t the same” – Jeff Shepherd, Founder of discoverED

52. “I will be a Magnetic Leader in my industry through speaking and writing another book.” – Lorin Beller Blake, President of Big Fish Nation

53. “This year I am going to revisit every customer that said no or was not ready to make a decision, because every 3 to 6 months things change in every company. – Alfredo Nasti Jr, ITALIAN ORGANICS CO

54. “This year I am going to donate more money and more time to charity, than i have in all my life before this, combined.” – Brooke Kelley, Founder of Unify

55. “This year I am going to make sure I give fresh flowers and a personal note to each team member on their birthday. I vow to always do this, no matter how big my company becomes.” Jules Pieri, Founder of Daily Grommet

56. “Many times this past year, clients, vendors, and even employees would say one thing then do another. That’s why in 2009 I resolve to ‘get it in writing’ for anything important.”- Peter Ubriaco, President of New York Information Systems Inc.

57. “I will stay focused on the vision of my company.” – Bob Hayden, Chief Executive Officer, Band of Neighbors LLC

58. “This year, at least once a day, every single day of 2009, I’m going to make everyone around me better at what they do. At the very least, it’ll make me better at what I do. ” – Sam Spear, Founder of jumpintotomorrow.com

60. “This New Year’s my resolution is to start goal setting again and make sure I achieve them! Goal #1: Meet 5 new businesses a month.” – Kristi Huntington, Owner of Huntingtax Accounting Services, Inc.

61. “I resolve to remember how impossible it is to get anything done over the Christmas Holiday season, and to go on vacation myself next year, like apparently everyone else does who knows anything about anything!” – Ray Pahler, Owner of Carrot INK

62. “In 2009 I will help at least 1 million Entrepreneurs ‘get more done and have more fun’ by giving them unconventional marketing tips in my weekly WebTV Show.” – Andrew Lock, Host of ‘Help! My Business Sucks!’

63. “This year I am going to help 5,000 people work more effectively with Gen Y. ” – Anne Loehr, founder of Anne Loehr Consulting

64. “I hereby resolve that my work will include time to exercise, to take a vacation, to take time off, recognizing that work needs balance to be done well.” -  Dr. Linda Seger

65. “In 2009, I will develop other streams of income to add to my existing marketing consulting practice.” – Susan Payton, Egg Marketing & Public Relations

66. “I will join a formal networking group and focus on cultivating relationships with local small business owners, to help them grow their business.” – Melanie Heywood, Founder of Listasaurus.com

67. “I will devote more time out of the office to network locally and get more business.” – Charlotte Tomic, President of Tomic Communications

68. “This year I am going to increase revenue 15% with new products and services, even in a down economy.”- Kai Hill, Vice President of My Medical Future Inc.

69. “To make sure I do not forgot how stupid I can be.” – Michael Levy from Professional Optimist

70. “I resolve not to be sucked into the gloom and doom market projections. Opportunities abound in 2009.” -  Kevin W. McCarthy, CEO of On-Purpose Partners, LLC

71. “ I am raising my inspiration and motivation in 2009 and will start each day looking at the world as if I see everything for the first and last time.” – Mercedes Oestermann van Essen,  Author

72. “This year I’m going to actually follow my written plan!”- Larry Mersereau, President of PromoPower LLC

73. “I’m will delete, delete, delete till I come back to what I do well and love doing.” – Barbarb Hranilovich, Owner of BARBCO

74. “This year I will continually market my services to new clients, no matter how busy I am with existing clients.” – Ian Griffin, Owner of Executive Communications

75. “This year, I resolve to strategically brand and market my company with traditional, internet and social marketing, target more mid-size companies, and celebrate five wonderful years in business.” – Anahid Lisa Derbabian, Founder of Integrity Communications

76. “I pledge to keep a better journal of the challenges and triumphs each day as an entrepreneur brings.” -Armen Berjikly – Founder of Experience Project

77. “This year I will be working smarter by bundling my products and services.“  – Patty Kreamer, President of Kreamer Connect, Inc.

78. “This year I am going to find a distributor in the U.S. and translate my cards into at least one more language.” – Anja Schuetz, Performance Coach at Yellow Umbrella

79. “I’m going to service my customers so well that I can rely on word of mouth advertising 100% for all business leads” – Nithya Balasubramanyam, Director of Bridge Technologies and Solutions

80. “This year I am going to be less customer service focused by not allowing wholesale customers to order less than the minimum quantity for any style of my products. When they do this, they can’t set up an effective in-store display.” – Monique Hodgkinson,  Founder of Stable Solutions

81. “To set a marketing plan… and follow it!” –   Stephanie Lee, Owner of Scratchpad Secretaries

82. “Pay more attention to my intuition (which is usually rooted in fact), with no second guessing.”  – Kim M. Byers, Founder of The Celebration Shoppe, LLC

83. “This year, I am going to create a PR buzz about my services through a bimonthly radio show on emotions in business life.”- Rachel Whalley, Psychotherapist at Fog to Fire

84. “This year, no matter how much I love my work and how much more work there is to do, I am going to take time off to rejuvenate so my performance can improve even more.” – Isa “GlitterGirl” Isaacs, Founder of Temple of Poi

85. “I am going to add three new clients to my roster and continue to focus more on retainers than project work. I’m also going to do more consulting and speaking gigs.” – Rickey Gold, President of Rickey Gold & Associates

86. “This year I am resolved to breathe deeply and keep my eye on the ball regardless of the economical forecast because I am the one with my finger on the pulse of my industry and my customers.” – Lenore Ball, Principal of Dove Press Inc

87. “In 2009 I will add more value to the lives of every one I touch, and continue to live in brilliant integrity, taking massive action to attain my desires, moving at Mach 4 with my hair on fire!” – Tanja Diamond, Founder of Learning Tantra.com

88. “I am going to think outside of the box, look at what our readers want to read, before it happens and raise awareness of the travel rants brand throughout the UK and Europe.- Darren Cronian, Owner of Travel Rants

89. “This year I’m increasing sales by going after more of the types of customers that do the most business with us, five of these customers equals fifty of our low end customers.” -  Kim Shanahan, President of Book Bouquet Gift Basket

90. “This year I resolve to not let external forces nor self-doubts sway me from my original business vision.” – Mike Sullivan, Founder of aBetterOffice

91. “I’ll find new people to ride in my elevator, who provide mutual encouragement to move on to the top floor.” – Mary Ann Lowry, Owner of Create a New Season Family Coaching

92. “This year I am going to learn a second language.” – Dr. Jay McCurry, President of McCurry Training and Coaching

93. “This is the Year I am going to enjoy the ride of living the dream one step at a time.” – Diahna Husbands, Owner of Diahna Lynn Hair Enhancement Studio

94. “This year I am going to say no to any project that takes me off course–no matter how much it pays or how interesting it is.” – Alyice Edrich, Founder of The Dabbling Mum

95. “In 2009, I will help change the lives of 100,000 people through my Sobo Dance & Inspirational Exercise program.” – Jillian Montes, Founder of Sobo, LLC

96. “I resolve to go to bed before midnight instead of burning the night oil and working well into the night. I will sleep and take care of myself first, my family second and my business third!” – Erin Postle, M.Ed., Weight Loss Coach

97. “To create very specific, targeted goals to positively impact the lives and businesses of Christian businesswomen.”  – Krista Dunk, Co-Founder of Koinonia Business Women

98. “Laugh more, Work smarter, Sell harder, Never give up!” -  Ray Wu, Founder of Fund Mojo

99. “This year I am going to teach a minimum of 100 families how to communicate, really communicate, and how to become more financially successful than they ever dreamed.” -  Linda Samuels, CEO of BillionaireBabies

100. “I am going to choose my clients, rather than have them choose me.” – Sara Cowley, Principle of Sara Cowley Design

101. “This year I will focus on marketing and promotion, as history proves time and time again that those that are the most aggressive during recessions sustain or enhance their market position during the recovery period and well beyond.” – Rod Santomassimo, CCIM, President of Massimo Group, LLC

102. “I will farm out as much administrative work as possible with a V.A. so I have time to spend on my personal list.” – Ann Levine, Owner of LawSchoolExpert.com

103. “This year I am going to extend my pro bono work with nonprofit boards because it showcases my skills while providing terrific introductions to business leaders in the region.”  Scott Carlberg, Founder of  Talking Points

104. “I’m going to compile an ongoing list of new software, business applications and online tools that come to market and put aside time each month to give myself at least a cursory understanding of them.” – Iyna Bort Caruso, Owner of Sweet Lime Ink

105. “I will spend more time expanding my business globally and networking with like-minded green entrepreneurs who are working towards preserving our world.” – Christine Marchuska, Founder of cmarchuska Signature Collection

106. “The team is only as strong as its weakest link.  In 2009, I will break off all weak links.” – John-Paul Lee, Founder of Tavalon Tea

107.  “This year I will have two monthly goals each for my business and personal life, one that will be a no-brainer goal and the other a dream-big goal. ” – Lisa Metwaly, Owner of The Q Kindness Cafe

108. “My entrepreneurial resolution is to pursue growth & consider our country’s dark economic cloud nothing but opportunity. When it got dark the light bulb was invented!” – Blake Squires, Founder of Playaway

Compiled by Mike Michalowicz, Author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur

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    I will not let social networks distract me and I will focus on bringing the company to increase profitability by providing more and better value to my customers than ever before.

  • Mayumi Kimura

    I will have a well thought out business and marketing plan ready by March – and will officially launch my personal concierge service by July.

  • http://www.em4b.com Randy Orth

    With the potential for reduced 2009 marketing budgets for small businesses we are focused on creating operational and marketing efficiencies, while increasing individual employee results in our company in 2009.

  • http://www.skylinecoachingblog.com Nickolove

    I aim to write at least one article a day five days a week.

  • http://www.girlfridayservicesofmaine.com Marie a/k/a Girl Friday Maine

    In 2009, I will take my Virtual Assistant (Girl Friday Services of Maine) full time. To do this I will continue to build my skills and focus my VA services on serving clients for their social media needs.

    Marie

  • Tracy Pace

    2009 I will land a job that is more rewarding than the one I was recently laid off from…and eat more fruits and veggies…and put a smile on my son’s face daily.

  • Clayton Gardner

    In 2009, I will beat the market and make my investors money with my new investment company, Acuity Capital Fund. More importantly, I will not lose money.

  • http://www.wowpresentation.com Hugh Simpson

    We will find a home for our Southern Music Hall of Fame after a 19 year search to locate this hi-tech/hi-touch facility that will tell the history of the 9 forms of music that originated in the South: jazz, blues, bluegrass, rock, country, folk, r&b, and Carolina Beach Music. In the running right now are Galveston, TX and a little Alabama town called Valley, AL

    Of course we are open to other Southern cities and have even considered using one of our dome kits as a portable SMHF to tour the official 18 states of the South.

    One way or another we will be in a new home by the end of 2009!

    Hugh Simpson

  • http://www.FearlessCoaching.net Carey Powell

    In 2009, I will focus on STRENGTHS and not negatives. I will refuse to give in to fear and will instead choose to live my life fully. I will step up to the plate, stop worrying and just GET ON THE RIDE!

  • http://ENISecurity.com Diane Ness

    I will continue the incredible four month journey of growth that I started at the end of the year, leaving a 20 year corporate job and starting my own business. I will refine and revise the book I started on my own and other’s personal journeys overcoming fearful lives, and I will meet Jamie Lee Curtis to talk about producing a movie about the book.

  • http://www.FindingDulcinea.com Mark Moran

    FindingDulcinea will sharpen its focus on its Web site as an educational tool for students and library users. By doing so, it will grow its traffic to at least 2 million, high-quality monthly users. And personally, I will lose those last 20 pounds and take another 35 minutes off my marathon time in April.

  • http://www.premierauthorcoaching.com Sabrina Sumsion

    In 2009, I will help more people get positive results from publicity. I will educate 500 people on publicity through my public speaking. I will begin teleseminars. I will lose the last 10 of my pregnancy pounds. I will play with my kids everyday for at least 30 minutes doing an activity of their choice. (I’ll be the mom in the yard playing tag.) I will let go of my toxic relationships with love.

  • http://www.weddingscostarica.com Larissa Banting

    In 2009, I will make space to relax and play while making time in the office incredibly productive.

  • Meilee Anderson

    I will enter & finish a 5K.

  • http://youthspeak.blogspot.com/2008/12/2009-and-creating-your-own-path-to.html Joshua Murphy

    In 2009 I will continue working out daily for 40min through cardio exercising. This will continue to strengthen my health and improve my life.

    I also plan to begin eating healthier, i.e. salads, fruits, and veggies. This will help live longer and create a more refreshing life.

    JM

  • http://www.zachheller.com Zach Heller

    Professionally, I hope to increase the readership of my blog by 200%. I also would like to publish my first EBook, which has been in the works for quite some time.

  • Chris

    I will contact at least one person in my network each week.

  • CPJohnson

    I will get at least 7 hours of sleep a night.

  • http://www.divinevents.com Ginny Cooper

    I will increase my business by at least 20%, even though I live in the area that led the nation into this recession – Southwest Florida! It will require rebranding myself, which will be easier than losing the weight I vow to lose each year!

    And I have 2 more items on my “bucket list”, I intend to experience one of them – whitewater rafting.

  • http://slowcookermate.com Diana York

    I resolve to learn and start speaking Spanish with my daughter.

  • http://www.flemmingbusinessservices.com Suzette Flemming

    Happy 2009! I will blog at least 3 times a week and get my newsletter out on time each month.

  • http://twitter.com/bendtheweb Jack

    I will grow BlogSuccess.com to 2000 members.

  • http://www.internetastronauts.com Darius A Monsef

    Be a feature story in a major magazine. (The press isn’t the important aspect… Attacking my goals, working hard and creating something truly useful and value adding to the world is what is most important… and what will hopefully get the story published.)

  • http://tinyurl.com/visionboardamazon Joyce Schwarz

    My resolution is to share with you something even more powerful than New year’s resolutions for making your dreams come true –visioning and your own vision board!

    My vision for 2009 is to empower millions of people through my workshops, public speaking, media interviews, private coaching and of course my Amazon best-selling book from Harper Collins Publishing: THE VISION BOARD: the secret of an extraordinary life– to create vision boards and discover the power of visioning their best year possible.

    My New Year’s gift to you is 20 free pages from my book so you can harness the power of a vision board by seeing hundreds of examples from people in 38 states and 9 countries and tips from 75 wisdom leaders!

  • http://www.aipfl.com Leigh Coulter Beal

    We will make 2009 a year of peace, calm and concentration on family and friends, the things that really matter in the long run.

  • http://www.myWorkAlert.com George Barckley

    Professionally – To campaign the release of myWorkAlert worldwide (this is the first public announcement). Personally – To learn more about alternative energy sources for off grid living.

  • http://www.webmarketingtherapy.com Emilia Doerr

    Acting when inspiration hits! My days tend to be creative and full of possibilities – if I let them be!

    I pledge be inspired in the now (never put off for tomorrow what I can do today!) so I can help more and more people use web marketing channels to tell and sell compelling stories.

  • http://www.CoCoGoGo.com Susan Martin

    2009 is the year of CoCo Cheznaynay® Secret Agent of Truth & Style© where she spreads her message of CoCoCourage through a lucrative licensing deal and speaking engagements (at least one per quarter)I promise, CoCo.

  • http://microbusinessmentor.com Jane Chin, Ph.D.

    I will improve my return on invested time per business activity by at least 35%.

  • http://realestateopennetworkers.ning.com/profiles/blogs/billionaire-wealth-ebookour Fabio S Nunez

    1:Help the economy by Providing private funding to buy tons of bank non-performing assets.
    http://realestateopennetworkers.ning.com/profiles/blogs/billionaire-wealth-ebookour

    2:Fight the reccession by introducing 1000 people to our business and help them make at least 100k in 2009
    http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=85769345601&ref=nf

    Help Small Organic Coffee Growers fron Latin America
    By introducing a new line of coffee in early 2009 and reinvesting 10% to fund those same growers.

    3:Give 10% of profits from all our businesses to Charities like 700 Club that help people & small businesses around the world

    4:Have a wonderful and prosperous New Year
    By helping others in any way i can God willing.

  • http://www.emcscommunications.com Emerson Williams

    Happy New Year! I will spend 15 – 20hrs a week to help grow my business, and I will working on adding 1400 new customer to my database.

    I will spend more time with family in 2009..!

  • http://www.cheapvirginiahouses.com Jim Ingersoll

    In 2009 we will grow our newsletter subscription from 3,000 up to 5,000!

  • http:///www.ArtichokePress.com Judy H. Wright aka Auntie Artichoke, the storytelling trainer

    I will take my message of mutual respect, kindness & tolerance to families globally. This message will be delivered in print, video, podcast and personal speaking engagements.

    My message is wanted and needed by many people throughout the world. They will pay for and welcome my information.

    It will be easy and effortless to market this message as I give value and excellent content that enhances lives. People will feel good about referring me to others.

  • http://www.divinepurposeunleashed.com CK Reyes

    In 2009 I wrote for 2 hours everyday!

  • http://schiffandschiff.com Jennifer S.

    Another great, inspiring post.

    I resolve to read The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur more often in 2009!

  • http://www.randystock.com Randy Stock

    My goal is to save my clients $1 million dollars by using my cash efficiency system, and set them up to reach their retirement goals earlier than expected. I want to be a leader in making people wealthy! http://www.randystock.com

  • Debbie Farnoush

    My new years resolution is to become more content with my personal as well as professional life. I wish to improve on any weaknesses I may have and get a more clear picture of where my professional life is heading. I also like to surround myself with more positive, and good-natured people that I love and admire all in the hope that their synergistic energies will bring more light into my life.

  • Cheryl M

    In 2009, to say “YES, I CAN” to starting my consulting business.

  • http://www.oviedochicks.com Tracy Squadrito

    This year I am going to dedicate myself to making my new internet talk show a success. 2008 was a testing year, 2009 is for real!

  • http://www.MovingSimcoe.com Shannon Murree of Remax Chay Realty Brokerage

    I have already implemented the creation and growth of my team and what I WILL do is exceed my projections and expectations in terms of real estate ends.

    I WILL exceed customer expectations.

    I WILL complete five personal greeting cards a day to clients.

    I WILL execute my secondary niche marketing structure of empowering women my area of Barrie, County of Simcoe (Canada) to invest in real estate. Buying or selling real estate will not be an intimidating experience and they’ll be able to network with other like-minded individuals. I will provide that.

  • http://www.victoriakamm.com Victoria Kamm

    I made a radical change in what I offer a month ago. Once I did that clients started calling me. Resolution for 2009: Go with how you feel even if it’s crazy different.

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  • http://www.mikemcmahon.info Mike McMahon

    As 50+ yr old laid off employee, jump into the wide wonderful world of Web 2.0 and build a successful business of blogging, freelancing and consulting.

  • Mike Michalowicz

    @Mike McMahon – You go for it, brother. Go for it. Web 2.0 awaits.

  • http://AttractionInternetMarketing.com Dotty

    I will market my new Attraction Internet Marketing Membership, including monthly TeleSeminars, Webinars, and other multimedia venues like PodCasting.

  • Andrew Fehlman – Slingshot Mobile

    “Zero to $100K in sales by the end of 2009″

  • http://www.TheFearToLoveProject.com Laurie Cameron

    This year I’m going to stop being afraid of my potential, and finally step into fulfilling my mission here.
    Laurie Cameron, Founder of The Fear to Love Project
    http://www.thefeartoloveproject.com.

  • http://sharpequityhomes.com David Arnce

    I resolve to remember why I started and to be thankful. I am blessed to have a wonderful staff that makes working a pleasure. They need to know that I feel that way more often.

  • Andrew Fehlman – Personal

    “To become more comfortable talking about uncomfortable things.”

  • http://www.tazsol.com Michael Tasner

    In 2009 I am setting the intention to help 50 more authors, speakers, and consultants make money leveraging the web! http://www.tazsol.com

  • http://www.artbychocolate.com Lee Reizian Holmes

    My resolution for 2009 is to experience a moment of joy and a good laugh every day no matter what is going on in my business or personal life.

  • Andrew Fehlman

    Two Goals:

    Business Goal – “Grown sales from zero to $100K in 2009″

    Personal Goal – “Become more comfortable talking about uncomfortable topics”

  • Andrew Fehlman

    Business Goal – “Grow sales from zero to $100K in 2009″
    Personal Goal – “Become more comfortable talking about uncomfortable things”

  • http://www.casseracommunications.com Melissa Cassera

    I will try out at least 3 more times to be a QVC host :)

  • http://www.norubit.com Wyster Desir

    Once I get back home from my current deployment here in the Middle East desert (March 2009), I will start a Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) business. My goal is to sign up 500 monthly paying customers by 31 Dec 2009.

  • Mike Michalowicz

    @Andrew (comment #90) – What kind of uncomfortable things are you talking about?!?!?!?

  • http://politicalseasoning.wordpress.com/ Laura Baker

    In 2009 I’ll stop being afraid to finish the book I’ve been working on and I’ll try to make more people laugh in the new year. We all need to laugh more.

  • http://iloveyou.zaadz.com/blog Kundan

    I vow to have my poetry published and to have holy relationships with everyone.

  • http://www.myrebe.com debra weiss

    to work out a marketing plan that will allow me to become debt free or at least increase sales to my website and store.

  • http://www.lotstosaybaby.com Erin Wilson

    I will continue to grow our business by launching a new line of BPA free pacifiers. I will remember to experience the joy of spending time with my son – a flexibility that my company provides me.

  • http://www.IWannaGiveNow.com David Slocombe

    Fantastic idea Mike. This is like LOA in action.

    At IWannaGiveNow.com,The Lawttery of Attraction randomly picks a winner to receive money from the bald guy in a blue house.

    That’s me. And yes I do live in a blue house.

    In 2009 I intend to giveaway $50 000.00 or more. No strings attached. No BS. Just free money.

    Happy New Year.

  • http://www.fowlvisions.com Carole

    Earn more, work less, and become more self-sufficient in my home life by learning how to grow garden.

  • http://www.webmarketingtherapy.com/blog/ Lorrie Thomas, Web Marketing Therapist

    Make more time to read marketing books to boost my she-geek status, find the solution to not be a victim to my email inbox, read my belief plan weekly, stick to my values and LEARN, GIVE, GROW and LOVE.

  • http://www.sobofintess.com Jillian Montes

    In 2009, I want to change the lives of 100,000 people to realize their “true” self and start living a life they love.

  • Mike Michalowicz

    @Jillian Montes – You go!

  • http://www.personalboardofadvisors.com David Sandusky

    My 2009 New Year solution is happy and healthy family man leading the most important personal and professional development system available.
    http://www.PersonalBoardofAdvisors.com

  • http://www.MemoryGuy.ca Eric L

    Help instill confidence in more then 2000 people in Ottawa and Toronto (Canada) by presenting them with the tools to improve their memory by December 2009. http://www.MemoryGuy.ca

  • http://www.targetstars.com LaTosha Johnson

    My goal for 2009 is to stress the importance of why aspiring entrepreneurs, account executives, and small business owners should conduct market research before starting a business or launching a new product or service. Doing so can save them a lot of time and money ( we all need more money these days)!

  • http://www.createabuzzmarketing.com Cheryl Lohner, Create a Buzz Marketing

    In 2009, I’m going to set SMART goals and quit running after the next shiny penny.

  • http://www.MimiTheAngel.com Sylvie B

    Bring hope and faith to more children worldwide by publishing Mimi The Angel Get’s Her Wings in another language by the end of 2009. http://www.MimiTheAngel.com

  • http://www.lovesewing.com Denise Wild

    This year at The Sewing Studio we’ll focus on giving MUCH MUCH more to our students than they expect. And we’ll grow globally through sewing classes online and a sewing community with blogs, message boards, and groups.

  • http://www.LauraSolop.com Laura Solop

    2009 year will be the “break that glass ceiling year” for me!

    – In an effort to better serve every author & expert that asks for my assistance each year,I will complete two DIY books with high yield, easy to implement publicity & marketing solutions.

    Laura Solop, Founder
    Opus Communications, LLC
    Web Savvy Publicity & Marketing

  • http://www.echoecological.com Faith Watkins

    My New years Resolution is to take back my life and work for myself rather than for other people. I have been planning my business for almost a year now and it is time to launch it!! I Resolve to get it started by the summer. http://www.echoecological.com

  • http://www.bayoucityartfestival.com Kim Stoilis

    I want to creatively and joyfully advance both Bayou City Art Festivals further into the national limelight for the benefit of our artists, partners, the city of Houston and a next generation of youth. By promoting the best art and arts partnerships, we’ll raise another record amount of proceeds for our nonprofit partners and be the best face and advocate for the city and arts in Houston!”

    Kim Stoilis, Executive Director
    Art Colony Association
    Houston, TX

  • Giorgio Bentrovato

    Continue making a positive impact on the local community through volunteering time and resources while encouraging others to do the same.

  • http://www.sagehillfarmsandvintagestore.com Bea Kunz

    I don’t actually make a-”New Year’s Resolution” I do however take a close look at the past year and make changes where changes are needed.

    My pressing intention is to always be a better human being in the year ahead than I was in the year past. Tweak, tweak, tweak~

    EatWell-BeWell

    Bea Kunz
    Sage Hill Farms
    Tennessee-USA

  • http://www.EatWithoutGuilt.com Dinneen

    I will finally write and publish the book that’s been in my head for years! I will stop procrastinating, writing here & there, and get it done AND published :)

  • http://www.tamtamdesign.com Tami Rasmussen

    This year I resolve to make lists of everything, keep focused on the bigger picture, and manage my time more effectively. I would also like to achieve a better work/life balance this year – at least by June 09. Thanks TP!

  • http://www.luckydayboutique.com Kathleen Herrebout of www.luckydayboutique.com

    1 I will not be as impulsive with inventory.
    2.I will get down my business debt.
    3.I will be happy and grateful every chance I get.
    4.I will spend more time selling products and less time worrying.

    All the best for 2009

  • http://www.jamieannjohnson.com Jamie Ann Johnson

    One year ago, I resolved to finally start my own business. It became official in March of this past year and WOW how things have changed. I WILL continue to grow my business in every way, shape and form in 2009 while trying to inspire others to do the same!

  • http://www.workmatters.com Gayle Lantz

    I will “take the bull by the horns” to get my new book (by the same name)in the hands of motivated managers, leaders, executives and business owners who want to grow their business and themselves in the New Year.

    Gayle Lantz
    WorkMatters, Inc.
    http://www.workmatters.com

  • http://www.nancygrantcoaching.com Nancy Grant

    I will work on my book weekly and will finish it in 2009. I will also take my long awaited trip to Africa – yeah!!

  • http://www.betotallyfree.com Dr. Talia Witkowski

    To let the whole world know that freedom from ALL addictions, including the addiction to food is attainable. That you can be skinny, happy, healthy, wealthy and free.

  • http://www.lifestylesdesign.com Eileen Gould

    This year is going to be my break out year. I am going to exceed my business expectations by doing design/construction for large hospitality firms. I am also going to educate the world on designing for the aging and green design.
    My book Eye on Design will be picked up by major publishers and distributed nationally and internationally

  • http://www.reomeetings.com Raeus Cannon

    I will close out 2009 with between 300 and 500 REO members; with less than 15% attrition!

  • http://www.thenewjerseylobster.com Herb Palmer Jr

    I will ad chickens to my google lobster alerts to promote my new book, ” The lobster and the chicken” Herb Palmer Jr CEO Lobster loves chicken LLC

  • http://www.bidrealm.net Lorenzo Dickerson

    My company, Bidrealm.NET will register 50,000 new users via heavy online, social networking, viral and direct marketing between April and August 2009. The company will get national recognition and be noticed by large competition (Servicemagic.com) as a major threat.

  • http://www.czelablue.com Jennifer Bourgoyne

    This year I am giving up french fries! I mean, I *sell* post maternity undies, but I don’t have to *look* like I’m still pregnant! ; )

    Jennifer Bourgoyne, Founder, Czela Bellies CesareanWear

  • http://www.denadyer.com Dena Dyer

    I will make my health a priority this year, so that I can be the best “ME” for everyone who counts on me.

  • http://numitea.com Jen Mullin

    I vow to work out more often and drink more tea. Improving my overall health is my primary focus and only New Year Resolution for 2009.

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  • http://www.misspoop.com Miriam Hughes

    This year I will utilize my time more effectively so that I can complete The Diary of MissPoop, while writing daily on my MissPoop blog.

  • http://www.wiredstones.com Stephanie

    I will focus on making my business better, by spending more time creating jewelry in the workshop, and I will work on increasing my business through targeted marketing.

  • http://www.debbarrett.com Deb Barrett

    In 2009 I will unabashedly promote myself, my services and my products because a wise man once said, “It’s all comes down to output-no matter how fabulous your whatever is, if you can’t output it, distribute it, and make it known, it basically doesn’t exist. “

  • http://mom2ways.blogspot.com Julie Donahue

    This year I will make my family and my health my greatest priorities.

  • Gwen Haynes

    I resolve to learn to do someting I have never done before, inlcuding but not limited to learn the piano or the guitar.

  • http://www.bestlifedesign.com Dr. Mollie Marti

    Living my best life – which means helping others live theirs through BestLifeDesign.com.

  • http://www.agingbackwards.com/ AgingBackwards

    My resolution is to support PlayPumps.org in a big way – clean drinking water for everyone!

  • http://www.myinspirationlounge.com Misty Gibbs (MyInspirationLounge.com)

    To not take life so seriously and have fun with my resolutions! Like have more massages, drink the “good” wine, dance more, celebrate my birthday and entertain more!

    Misty
    Founder
    http://www.myinspirationlounge.com

    Latest post: New Year’s Resolutions We Can Keep!
    http://tinyurl.com/7vhakb

  • http://www.dougmcisaac.com Doug McIsaac

    I resolve to build the infrastructure to support a 7 figure business coaching program at http://www.Online4Offline.com
    Doug McIsaac
    Online4Offline

  • http://www.DarcyKeith.com Darcy Keith

    I resolve to helping as many people as I can by teaching them how they can learn to live their best life and market to more organizations in the keynote speaking programs that I offer on my website.

    This means that I will accomplish my goal by making regular enteries on my blog, staying in contact with my customer base by more e-zines, and whatever God places in my path.

  • http://mymanplan.wordpress.com Megan L. Reese

    I resolve to stick to 2009 MY MAN PLAN – a dating strategy I created based on business planning principles. I’ll follow my dating mission/vision statement, marketing strategies, budget, strategic partnerships and goals. MY MAN PLAN will help women and be a succcess in 2009! I’ll blog about my experiences at http://mymanplan.wordpress.com/

  • http://ActiveRain.com/pfranciskato Paul Franciskato

    I resolve to focus intensely on my note brokering business so that I help at least one client to acquire lump sum cash from a seller financed mortgage by January 31, 2009.

  • http://www.aspirationjourna.com Holly Blackwell

    Work on bringing online marketing techniques to local businesses. Build business to double my income within 6 months.

  • Mike Michalowicz

    @Gwen (comment 138) – go for the guitar. You can play it until your final days.

  • http://www.NightSkyMurals.com Jeff Stewart

    I am going to keep on enjoying the ride. I will also get the two new products out… as long as it doesn’t take away from family time. And, continue to offer the best product in my industry.

  • Mike Michalowicz

    It’s just past midnight in this part of the world. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

  • http://www.astringofhope.com audrey Stringer

    my 2009 resolution is to spend more time with family and freinds, speak to more strangers, smile and laugh more and live one day at a time. I will go to the past but only for a few minutes. I will glimpse the future but only to make my goals and reach and see my dreams. I will not miss the moment! I will contine to promote and market my company and reach out to more people with my book “Get Over IT” Surviving Grief to Live Again But most of all continue to maintain good health and a postive attitude. For within good health and a positive attitude our life experiences would be more difficult to bear.

  • http://www.blindcleaners.biz Bert Bolton

    I’ll finish reading Mike’s TPE book (in chapter on “It’s about regularity” now)by Sunday night, lay out my marketing plans for the coming year for my three businesses by next Wednesday. I look forward to a prosperous year personally and financially as a result of implimentation of the great things I’ve learned this past year from Mike and other great entrepreneurs.

  • http://www.JFLConsultingInc.com Jerry Lynch

    Better balance for 2009 between work, family and fitness.

  • http://www.BlueSageNaturals.com Janine Joi

    I will trademark my product names this year. I will take off 15 lbs, minimum. I will focus on each task, remembering I can only do one thing at a time, anything else is being sidetracked. I will spend more time on ME and make time for my business, instead of the other way around. I will pay off all my credit cards-biz and pers. I will get the boxes made for the soap.

  • http://www.lovingletter.com Lilia Fallgatter

    I resolve to continue to help others share their feelings
    with loved ones through my workshop and book: The Most Important Letter You Will Ever Write, How To Tell Loved Ones How You Feel ~ Before It’s Too Late.

  • http://cromoserdesigns.com christy

    I am going to share at least 10% of my profits with people in financial need.

  • http://www.diymarketers.com Ivana Taylor

    I will build a thriving DIY Marketers site! I will work with awesome people and be insanely generous to wonderful people!

  • http://www.rcalise.com/ Robert Calise

    Mike, this is awesome. I’ve already posted my goals on my blog, so I’ll just post the link: http://www.rcalise.com/out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new-year/

    Happy New Year, Mike & everyone else, and I wish you all the best in achieving your goals this year.

  • http://vikdulat.com Vik Dulat

    I have to learn to be more patient.

  • http://nordgrenactive.com Victoria Nordgren

    I will create at least one new full time job in support of my new women’s active clothing business.

  • http://www.CreditImprovers.com Cheryl Espinoza

    I will help raise money for an organization such as Leukemia and Lymphoma in order to help enrich the lives of others.

  • http://www.CreditImprovers.com Cheryl Espinoza

    I will help raise money for an organization such as Leukemia and Lymphoma, in order to enrich the lives of others.

  • http://barfieldmanagement.com Chase Barfield

    Mike, Scott, and the other TPE Readers,
    I wrote about New Years Resolutions and told my readership not top make one. Check it out. http://barfieldmanagement.com/2008/12/30/no-new-years-resolution/

    My 2009 New Year’s Commitment is to convert one of my current entities into a passive income generating machine that completely covers all of my monthly expenses thereby granting me financial freedom.

    And I ask that anyone and everyone hold me accountable.

  • http://www.poorlittlerichgirls.com/ Lacey

    I will finally set up Entourage on my mac instead of using webmail.

  • http://www.amerikal.com Bob Danielson, Jr.

    To focus on my organizational skills. Because my most valuable asset is time. The only way to create time is to waste less of it.

    Bob Danielson, Jr.
    Amerikal Products Corporation
    http://www.amerikal.com

  • http://www.homeloansthatwork Gena Foster

    To close one deal a month using 1% funds, Buy an apartment building using private funds and submit on Banks Reo to my hedge fund a week, and introduce the business to one new person a day. In doing this I would be financially debt free by the end of 2009. Which is my ultimate goal. http://www.homeloansthatwork.com

  • http://mcdonaldsbook.mhprofessional.com/apps/ab/ Adina Genn

    I will focus beyond what’s worked in the past to get new business.

  • lfamous

    My ’09 resolutions are broken out into: Start, Stop, Less & More. For instance under More, I have “Connect”. One way I plan on doing this online is to create a LinkedIn account. One way I plan on doing this in “real life” is to help plan my upcoming high school class reunion.

    By using categories, I can see what goals fit into my plan, but I have enough freedom to modify throughout the year as needed.

  • Joie

    This year I must get a grip on my anxiety, believe in my skills and excel in my career. I will also stop shopping to ease anxiety.

  • http://www.becausebabiesgrowup.com Amber

    I will reach out and connect with people in the industry, both to benefit others and to find opportunities that will benefit my blog and readership!

  • http://www.virtualprojectconsulting.com Linky

    I will focus on building my online business to provide consulting to business owners on project delivery. I will sell solutions instead of products. I strive to keep a healthy balance between work and personal life and most importantly my spiritual relationship with God. Linky, Owner and founder of http://www.Virtualprojectconsulting.com

  • http://www.50somethinginfo.com 50something

    1. Pre-screen boomer and senior info to provide the best
    2. Ring doorbells, publish articles, form alliances, cherish friends
    3. Feed Car-man handsomely
    4. Exercise
    5. Volunteer
    5. Halve the chocolate in-take
    6. Get a dog

  • http://www.topdawgtravel.com Carlanne McCrystal

    I will create a “Giving Fund” and use it to donate to organizations that help pets in need and young people who are high achievers with low opportunities for educational assistance in the Seattle area.

  • http://purchaseatauction.com Christa

    I will help more people learn how to profit with real estate.

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  • http://blogs.ergotron.com Michelle Judd

    I will work at creating communications without the hype and work extra hard to get the word out about all the great content out there.

  • http://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayhansen Lindsay Hansen

    To become more knowledgeable about social media networking and how it can benefit my business and clients. Developing creative and innovative techniques to communicate with existing and new customers, as well as the media, will be extremely important in 2009. Traditional marketing and public relations efforts are going to become a thing of a past and finding new ways to market and promote your business are going to be essential.

    Lindsay Hansen
    PR & Communications Professional
    LDH Consulting

  • http://www.neways.com/usa Elizabeth Mazzella

    I resolve to continue making my networkmarketing team grow to leaps and bounds, to accelerate my entrepeneurial spirit, and to keep taking the fantastic nutritional supplements that create such energy, good health and vitality in me and my family. I will increase my communication skills via study and practice so that I can be the best teacher/communicator to my children and those I am in contact with daily. I will keep a positive outlook and know that I will succed at all of my short term and long term goals.

  • http://communicationsteroids.com Tim ‘Gonzo’ Gordon

    I don’t usually do resolutions, but I do make a list of habits I’d like to develop. Been doing this for years. The habits I’m developing this year include:

    *morning yoga, 20 minutes…great way to wake up
    *keeping an open mind about where my business could go
    *be willing to invest in myself to learn what I need to learn
    *keep on doing the right thing, regardless of temptation!

    That’s enough to keep anyone busy!

    Tim ‘Gonzo’ Gordon
    Communication Steroids: Add Muscle to Your Message

  • http://www.fireandmotionblog.com Jared Lyda

    I will compute my monthly gross sales and gross margins by hand. Getting intimate with my numbers is essential to trimming the fat and then innovating new ways to spend wisely.

    Jared Lyda
    http://www.fireandmotionblog.com

  • Gregory Peart

    Always be at least 5 minutes early.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=503002274&v=box_3&viewas=503002274#/pages/Bagawiya-Designs/20796039639 Bagawiya Designs

    I will complete the reconstruction of the official website to allow online orders to facilitate the growing demand for my product worldwide. Michele Hamilton(CEO, Bagawiya Designs)

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=503002274&v=box_3&viewas=503002274#/pages/Bagawiya-Designs/20796039639 Bagawiya Designs

    lets change that – I will follow Mike’s advice and not spend a lot of money on an e-commerce site, when e-bay provides one that can be easily set up> So instead, I will utilize e-bay and other such sites, so that my products can be ordered globally. Michele Hamilton (CEO, Bagawiya Designs)

  • http://www.OwnYourMoney.com Belinda Fuchs

    “This year I am going to help over 5,000 people be empowered and educated to act powerfully with their money- “owning their money” today and every day.” Belinda Fuchs, Founder of OwnYourMoney.com

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  • http://www.richardmanno.com Charlie Accetta

    It’s on the record -
    Charlie Accetta Says:
    December 31st, 2008 at 2:09 pm
    I absolutely swear on the graves of every person who ate themselves to death that I WILL lose twenty pounds by June…

    Well, I’ve lost twenty-one pounds, so far. I guess that was too easy. So I’ll go on record again to push the total weight-loss to 40lbs by June AND perhaps do something for everyone else at the same time. I’m not sure what, exactly. Maybe I’ll look into this cancer thing I keep hearing about.

  • http://www.fogtofire.com Rachel Whalley

    Nine radio shows so far and going strong! I’m doin’ it, baby.

    Check out Emotions in Your Small Business at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rachelwhalley

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  • http://www.dealtattle.com Scott Sherman

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    Bill Abong

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  • http://connerpro.com Conner Productions Video Editing

    It’s a little late, but my goal is to grow my business and get some more employees.

    • http://www.ToiletPaperEntrepreneur.com Mike Michalowicz

      @Conner – It’s never too late to resolve to growing your business!

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