Hello, this is Laura Lee Rose.  I am a speaker and author. I am an expert in time and project management.

I help busy professionals and entrepreneurs create effective systems so that they can comfortably delegate to others, be more profitable and have time to enjoy life even if they don’t have time to learn new technology or train their staff.  I have a knack for turning big ideas into on time and profitable projects.

At the end of the day, I transform the way you run your business into the business you love to run.

Now that the holidays are right around the corner – how does a small business prepare for it? Do they close their doors? Do they stay open as a differential to other businesses closing for the vacations?

Of course it depends on what type of business and industry, but the one thing that you do know is that Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years happen at the same time every year. It’s not a surprise. Therefore, anything that repeats can be managed.

• Make sure everyone has all their vacations identified early (by mid-year).
• Make sure all your project schedules block out the vacation time.
• Make sure that all your procedures, outstanding items, and possible issues that may arise during the holiday season is clearly documented and shared with those responsible for handling these issues during the break.
• Make sure the staff has been trained on the outstanding issues.
• Make sure your clients have been informed about the holiday schedule far in advance.
• Make sure your clients provide you with all their requirements far in advance so that you can accomplish their goals before the holiday schedule take in affect.
• Make sure you understand your client’s holiday schedule and plans

At the end of the day, be transparent with your holiday schedules with your clients, with your employees, and with your other stakeholders. Proper planning avoids chaos and snafus.

One last tip: Don’t depend exclusively upon email to notify your staff, client and other stakeholders. Pick up the phone to verify that they understand your holiday schedule as well as providing a personalized and individual holiday wish.

For more information on these techniques, contact LauraRose@RoseCoaching.info
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I know your situation is different. Why don’t we schedule an appointment, where I get to know more about your unique situation? And then I will be happy to make recommendations on what your best steps are moving forward. To schedule an appointment, book it HERE.

With enough notice, it would be my honor to guest-speak at no cost to your group organization.

I have a monthly presentation on “how to say YES to everything but on your own terms”. To sign up for the complimentary course, go to www.lauraleerose.com/Say-Yes