2010 is rapidly approaching. Where are you in your planning process for the next year? Are your plans still just thoughts or have you taken the time to set out in writing what you want to accomplish? If your plan is already written for 2010, congratulations! You are among the top 1% of us that write out our goals.

If your goals are still in the thought process here are things to consider when creating your plan.

Are you passionate about what you are doing? If not, how can you change that?

What are all the reasons ‘Why’ you want to achieve your goal? What will it cost you to not achieve your goal?

Where do you want to end up? When? Who will be part of the plan?

Questions are a great way to open us up to the possibilities we may not have considered. As this past year has shown, the economy has been challenging for many business owners. Your plan is your guide in any market.