Before another year comes and goes, resolve to make this New Year the best ever for your business. There are many things you can do in order to have a healthier farrier business. Here are just a few, easy and obtainable ideas that will help you to start off the New Year and get your farrier business the attention it deserves.

Start by making a simple business plan, goal sheet, or things-to-do list. Having a list provides a great visual reminder of the things you want and need to accomplish. Keep this list on your desk or in your truck so it will be constant reminder of your progress on getting where you want to be.

Make Time For Education

Write down the dates and names of clinics, conventions, certifications and such that you want to attend during the year. Then sit down and block out that time in your schedule.

It is amazing how many farriers I hear say they wanted to attend this or that clinic, but just had too hectic of a work schedule and too many customers to reschedule when the event rolled around. Blocking out your schedule ahead of time will eliminate that problem and allow you to plan accordingly.

Schedule a time in the morning or evening to commit to studying. Half an hour is a good start. Do not just read a book. Pick one topic and read everything you can find about it, in every book you own or on the Internet…