R<\/b>elevant: reasonable, realistic and resourced, results-based.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n

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T<\/b>ime-bound: time-based, time-limited, time\/cost limited, timely, time-sensitive.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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Let\u2019s dive deeper into SMART goals and review how to apply them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Specific:<\/b> Your goal(s) need to be clear and specific. When drafting, try to answer the five “W\u2019s\u201d:<\/span><\/h3>\n

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• What<\/b> exactly do I want to accomplish?<\/span><\/li>\n
• Why<\/b> is this goal important?<\/span><\/li>\n
• Who<\/b> is involved?<\/span><\/li>\n
• Where<\/b> is it located?<\/span><\/li>\n
• Which<\/b> resources or limits are involved?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  EX:<\/b><\/p>\n

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  • Goal: Double the size of my business this year. <\/span><\/li>\n
  • SMART Goal: Increase my output and revenue this year.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Measurable:<\/b> Quantitative vs. Qualitative goals. <\/span>It\u2019s critical to have measurable goals that allow you to track progress and maintain momentum. \u00a0Consistently monitoring progress will help you stay motivated, meet deadlines, and attain your goals successfully. \u00a0Consider the following when setting your goal(s):<\/span><\/h3>\n

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    • How much <\/b>do I want to grow?<\/span><\/li>\n
    • How many<\/b> units\/leads do I need to increase?<\/span><\/li>\n
    • How will<\/b> I know when I\u2019ve met my goal?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      EX:<\/b><\/p>\n

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      • Goal<\/b>: Increase my output and revenue this year. <\/span><\/li>\n
      • SMART Goal:<\/b> Increase my output by 100 units a month and revenue by 100K this year. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Achievable:<\/b> Goals need to be realistic and attainable in order for you to be successful. \u00a0Set your goals at a level that will strengthen your skills without over-stretching your capabilities. Consider ways to achieve your goals that may be a new strategy for your business:<\/span><\/h3>\n

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        • How can <\/b>I accomplish the goals I\u2019ve set?<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Is <\/b>this realistic?<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Do I have <\/b>control over all factors or are there roadblocks in the way?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          EX:<\/b><\/p>\n

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          • Goal<\/b>: Increase my output by 100 units a month and revenue by 100K this year. <\/span><\/li>\n
          • SMART Goal:<\/b> Increase my monthly output by 10% (attainable) and revenue by 20% (based on output goals) this year.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Relevant:<\/b> Goals should matter to you and your business, and align with other relevant objectives. If you don\u2019t have control over your goal, or it\u2019s meant to help someone else, you\u2019re likely to struggle to succeed. \u00a0A relevant goal should answer \u201cyes\u201d to the following:<\/span><\/h3>\n

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            • Is this worthwhile?<\/b><\/li>\n
            • Is the timing right? \u00a0Or should you be focusing on something else right now?<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n
            • Does it match<\/strong> other efforts and needs?<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Is it applicable<\/strong> to my business and current economic conditions?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              EX:<\/b><\/p>\n

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              • Goal<\/b>: Increase my output and revenue this year.<\/li>\n
              • SMART Goal: <\/b>Identify inefficiencies in my work product and modify process so that I can successfully increase my output and revenue this year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                Time-Bound:<\/b> Every goal needs a target date. Push it, but account for unforeseen circumstances. \u00a0Keep your goals on a timeline will help you ensure that daily tasks don\u2019t take precedence over your long-term objectives. \u00a0A time-bound goal should answer these questions:<\/span><\/h3>\n

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                • When?<\/b><\/li>\n
                • What can I do <\/b>six months from now?<\/li>\n
                • What<\/strong> can I do<\/strong> six weeks from now?<\/li>\n
                • What can I do <\/strong>today?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  EX:<\/b><\/p>\n

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                  • Goal<\/b>: Increase my output and revenue this year.<\/li>\n
                  • SMART Goal: <\/b>Increase my output month-over-month by at least 10%, with the goal of increasing revenue by 20% by the end of the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                    SMART Goals <\/b>will help you begin to identify the ways that your business can grow in the new year. \u00a0Once you have established your SMART Goals, your next task is to apply them to your life and business. When applied correctly, SMART goals will help you create clear, attainable and thoughtful goals. \u00a0Applying steps to achieve each goal helps build motivation, set timely, actionable plans, and ultimately drives its success.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                    Need guidance building your SMART Goals? \u00a0We\u2019re here to help! \u00a0Download this custom worksheet,<\/a>\u00a0created by Swift Galleries, which will help identify the best goals for your business and help you begin to make progress towards your goals every day.<\/span><\/p>\n

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