5 Things To Take With Us Into 2009
Happy New Year! Today, on the first day of the new year, I wanted to take a look back at 2008 to see what we would like to take with us into 2009:
– Social Networking. Social networking has been around since the Internet was around. I have been participating in discussion groups and forums ever since I got online.
But 2008 was the year of Social Networking. Social networking has finally come of age – everyone started talking about it and using in 2008. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn – seems that everyone, including people who have never used a discussion forum before were jumping in. Social networking has helped me meet some great people, create business connections and get new clients for my business.
I am looking forward to hearing more about social networking in 2009 and, of course, using it as well.
– Learning New Things. I believe that we should never stop learning. I learned many new things in 2008 and am looking forward to learning even more in 2009.
Join me in learning! Decide what you will learn this year and take action! Pick up a book, find a few blogs you like to learn from, subscribe to a few newsletter, attend teleseminars or workshops.
– Cooking More Food. Well, you knew that I will mention this, didn’t you? Cooking is something I love to do, so when I am not teaching marketing, I am probably cooking or reading about cooking.
I even started a cooking blog in 2008, that I am looking forward to updating more in 2009.
– Creating Products. I have created a few different products in 2008 and I have plans for creating more products in 2009. One thing that is very clear to me about 2009 is that it is going to be more important than ever to offer products in the new year. Many people are slashing their budgets, which means you will see many potential clients in 2009 who will not be able to afford your services.
To still be able to help these clients, you must package your expertise into products. Your products will fit your clients’ budgets when your services won’t. So join me in planning (and creating) new products in 2009.
– People. This list would not be complete without thanking all the wonderful people of 2008. Thank you all – my clients, customers, colleagues, friends on social networks, blog readers, newsletter subscribers, and more. Thank you for making 2008 so great and I look forward to connecting with you in 2009.
Now it’s your turn – comment on this blog post and let us know what you are taking with you into 2009!
Biana Babinsky
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January 1st, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Biana,
These are great takeaways. I especially like the one about learning new things. I really learned a lot about social networking in 2008 and it has changed the way I intereact professionally and socially.
In 2009, I am encouraging others to “Make Your MESS–Your MESSAGE.” Turn those stumbling blocks into stepping stones and use your tests as a testimony for someone else.