Happy New Year! I hope your small business’s year is prosperous and helps you get closer to your life and business goals. Today is the day to schedule time for reflecting on the new year. It’s a great day to envision what you plan on doing in the coming year. To help you stay focused, I want to share with you my favorite quotes to support you in your business.
Edith Lovejoy Pierce Quote
“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity, and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” ~ Edith Lovejoy Pierce
Not everyone thinks the new year marks a new beginning. Taking the time and viewing the beginning with fresh eyes will help you see the opportunities that can arise.
Below are some additional business quotes that inspire you to start from scratch.
J.P. Morgan Quote
“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you’re not going to stay where you are.” ~J.P. Morgan
Buddha Quote
“No matter how hard the past is, you can always begin again.” by Buddha
Oprah Winfrey Quote
“I had no idea that being your authentic self could make me as rich as I’ve become. If I had, I’d have done it a lot earlier.” ~ Oprah Winfrey
Richard Branson Quote
“Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.” ~ Richard Branson
Sara Blakely Quote
“Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else.” ~ Sara Blakely
Jeff Bezos Quote
“I knew that if I failed, I wouldn’t regret that, but I knew the one thing I might regret is not trying.” ~Jeff Bezos
Howard Schultz Quote
“I think if you’re an entrepreneur, you’ve got to dream big and then dream bigger.” ~ Howard Schultz
Mark Cuban Quote
“It doesn’t matter how many times you fail. You only have to be right once and then everyone can tell you that you are an overnight success.” ~ Mark Cuban
Walt Disney Quote
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” ~ Walt Disney
These quotes emphasize perseverance, authenticity, and taking action despite uncertainty—all valuable for someone building businesses from the ground up. You can take action too! What will be your first steps to starting from scratch in the new year? Leave a comment below.
May your happy new year be an indication of what this year has to come for you and your small business.
If you need help determining your goals and next steps, please reach out, and we can set up a time to talk and hash out a plan for you this year. Visit my Small Business Virtual Consultations Service.
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