What is YOUR process for putting together your business plan for 2016?

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers, Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty (Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area)

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Bob Crane

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A little more complex than the form allows but basically it starts with a mindmap of my goals and then moves onto a plan to get them done.

Dec 05, 2015 12:44 AM

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Michael Scruggs

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Barbara Todaro

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basically, ditto to what Michael Jacobs said....

Dec 05, 2015 12:27 AM

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Richard L. McKinney P.A.

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Michael J. Perry

KW Elite - Lancaster, PA

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I try and determine 2-5 Business Objectives for the New year. Next I would need to define the Action Plans/steps to achieve the Business Objectives.

Dec 05, 2015 12:15 AM

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Candice A. Donofrio

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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Review 2014 and 2015 results.

What worked. What didn't.

Measurable plans in place.

Dec 05, 2015 12:10 AM

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Richard L. McKinney P.A.

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Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

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Boy I am lucky to have some great coahes that help with business plans, you may want to check out Tom Ferry website for a free example of a plan.

Dec 10, 2015 09:00 AM

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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807

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Tony and Suzanne - My process is still a work in progress. Ask me again next year.

Dec 07, 2015 01:39 PM

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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

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Good Sunday morning Tony and Suzanne. First of all, I jot down all of the notes that are floating around in my mind and then I take time and make coherent plans out of those.

Dec 05, 2015 05:27 PM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

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First I reflect on what was good and not so good about the current year and where I would like to see improvement or change. Then I map out a plan.

Dec 05, 2015 11:47 AM

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David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation

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Tony and Suzanne,
I use a mind map format. I want to explore all the options.

Dec 05, 2015 11:24 AM

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William Feela

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I took my plan for 2015 and tweeked it as needed

Dec 05, 2015 07:44 AM

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

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Tony and Suzanne

We analyzed what worked and what did not. Then we analyze the ROI on what worked, and if it is no inline we dump that. We strenghten what worked. A

Dec 05, 2015 05:33 AM

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Michael Scruggs

UTR Texas-Realtors - Houston, TX

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My start is more like what Bob Crane said about his plan.

Dec 05, 2015 03:52 AM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

I take one from Column A and one from column B until the plan is complete. And, then I have a cheeseburger!

Dec 05, 2015 03:05 AM

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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

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Desired income, average sales price, how many homes I need to sell the hit that income goal.

Dec 05, 2015 03:02 AM

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Sybil Campbell

Fernandina Beach, FL

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I haven't started yet but I will work on it soon.

Dec 05, 2015 01:53 AM

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FN LN

Toronto, ON

Review prior and current year results, review metrics, develop goals for next year, review recent and upcoming changes in the industry as well as other information, hold discussions with relevant parties, review current and potential suppliers, analyze revenue and cost structure. Develop plan for the upcoming year.

Dec 05, 2015 12:46 AM

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Candice A. Donofrio

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I've been doing it for so long . . . it's almost instinctive for me. But I start with my NOI, then determine what I need to do to get there, action steps and timeframes.

Dec 05, 2015 12:37 AM

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A little more complex than the form allows but basically it starts with a mindmap of my goals and then moves onto a plan to get them done.
I try and determine 2-5 Business Objectives for the New year. Next I would need to define the Action Plans/steps to achieve the Business Objectives.
Review 2014 and 2015 results.

What worked. What didn't.

Measurable plans in place.
Boy I am lucky to have some great coahes that help with business plans, you may want to check out Tom Ferry website for a free example of a plan.
Tony and Suzanne - My process is still a work in progress. Ask me again next year.
Good Sunday morning Tony and Suzanne. First of all, I jot down all of the notes that are floating around in my mind and then I take time and make coherent plans out of those.
First I reflect on what was good and not so good about the current year and where I would like to see improvement or change. Then I map out a plan.
Tony and Suzanne,
I use a mind map format. I want to explore all the options.
Tony and Suzanne

We analyzed what worked and what did not. Then we analyze the ROI on what worked, and if it is no inline we dump that. We strenghten what worked. A
I take one from Column A and one from column B until the plan is complete. And, then I have a cheeseburger!
Desired income, average sales price, how many homes I need to sell the hit that income goal.
Review prior and current year results, review metrics, develop goals for next year, review recent and upcoming changes in the industry as well as other information, hold discussions with relevant parties, review current and potential suppliers, analyze revenue and cost structure. Develop plan for the upcoming year.
I've been doing it for so long . . . it's almost instinctive for me. But I start with my NOI, then determine what I need to do to get there, action steps and timeframes.