SOAR TO SUCCESS / Core Business Strategies Then, create a spreadsheet (Editorial Calendar) with all of the messaging you plan to send out via email, direct mail, social media, online, and more. • Prepare your team. Once you know what you want to accomplish and communicate to your audience, get some help. Do you need a publicist to help you pitch the media, an SEO copywriter to write all of your content, a social media manager to handle your posts on various sites, an administrative professional to organize tasks, or someone else? Find and hire your team members now. Remember, you can’t do everything, and there are experts available for various budgets. • Review the plan. With the people, strategies and tactics in place, review expectations, timelines and responsibilities, and ensure everyone is ready for success. Then… • Initiate action. Inspire your teammembers to go above and beyond their daily tasks to reach their individual goals. Offer recognition when small wins happen and avoid micro-managing to develop a positive work-environment where everyone thrives. • Notice what’s going on. As things progress, evaluate what’s working and what isn’t. Test different versions of your content, review analytics and listen to your team members’ concerns. Then, make the appropriate changes to reach your goals faster. Rinse and repeat. • Go have fun! Phew! Now, have a smooth communications plan in place that allows you to leave the office and actually take a break! Warmer, sunnier days are on the way. It’s time to relax and have some fun. What will you do in the months ahead with your time off?
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