Having a successful year in your small business takes planning and execution. To get you started on the road to your best year, we have developed a 12-month planning calendar for your small business. The calendar includes important time sensitive dates such as Tax Day and focus opportunity dates like Customer Loyalty Month.
January 2010
National Get Organized Month Set a day to organize your most pressing business issues and plan for the upcoming year. Apply office design for better productivity.
February 2010
Week of February 1st: International Networking Week Connect with potential customers and key leads during an intense week of networking.
March 2010
Week of March 1-5: National Write a Letter of Appreciation Week Spend time this week mastering the art of business letter writing and developing templates for your business.
April 2010
Customer Loyalty Month: Use the month of April to discover what delights and drives customer loyalty in your small business.
April 15th: Tax Day Last chance to file your taxes. Use our Small Business Tax Resources as your guide.
May 2010
May 1st: Law Day A good day to review the and matters that can impact your small business.
May 19th: National Employee Health and Fitness Day The benefits of employee wellness programs are well-documented with increased productivity, reduced absenteeism, and less stress.
June 2010
June 25th: Take Your Dog To Work Day by Pet Sitters International If you are a home business owner then everyday is take your dog to work day.
July 2010
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month: Practice good business manners by turning off your cell phone during important meetings to respect your staff and customers.
August 2010
National Inventor's Month: Cultivate the inventors spirit in your business by exploring the achievements of famous inventors.
Aug 15th: National Relaxation Day Find time to take part in one of your favorite activities to promote your health and relaxation.
September 2010
International Strategic Thinking Month: Think past the day-to-day activities of your small business. Apply the power of strategic planning with a SWOT analysis.
September 22nd: American Business Women's Day Celebrate the Inspirational Women in Business.
October 2010
October 15th: Boss Day Being a great boss requires the application of good business ethics. Apply "The 7 Principles of Admirable Business Ethics"
November 2010
November 30th: Computer Security Day Viruses, back-ups, password resets, and much more can make this a full but important day to protect the integrity of your computer and avert disaster.
December 2010
Year-End Tax Planning: Take advantage of year-end tax planning for your small business.
