The end of the year provides a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to set new business goals for the year ahead. While there are plenty of business resolutions you can set, it’s important to focus on growth and the people and tools that can help you achieve it. Here are some business resolutions High Point entrepreneurs can set to ensure resiliency and success for their company in the new year.
TOP BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS FOR 2026
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Incorporate Strategic Thinking
In today’s rapid and dynamic business environment, it is more important than ever to have a forward-looking business strategy. However, it’s even more crucial to incorporate adaptability and rapid response into your business’ core principles. Setting a resolution to be more agile in everyday decision-making requires strategic thought from all of your employees. Therefore, empower them to make timely decisions based on their area of expertise, and encourage them to experiment and learn from both successes and failures. A culture of curiosity will help your team better understand upcoming technology and customer trends, positioning your business ahead of the curve.
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Become Tech Savvy
A digitally astute company not only possesses a command of innovative technology, but it can boost margins and efficiencies by more than half. Consider adding more digital tools to your business plan, and don’t be afraid to embrace new ideas in streamlining business processes. This includes decentralizing your workspace to embrace digital communications as well as incorporating artificial intelligence into everyday tasks. These techniques can help free up time for your employees, allowing them to focus on what’s most important.
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Lead with a “Both/And” Attitude
Leadership sometimes requires tough decision-making, often leaving you with an “either/or” decision between two ideas. The reality is today’s workforce and customer base is more diverse than ever, and the need for nuance is just as important. Strive to adopt a “both/and” mindset by understanding every perspective of a challenge, finding the common ground and landing on the decision that’s beneficial for everyone. Compromise can be difficult, but it also helps everyone feel seen.
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Create Positive Impact
Charitable giving is no longer just for nonprofits. Not only are entrepreneurs in a unique spot to create a positive local impact, but customers resonate with companies that have a mission for positive change. Take a look at the needs of your community and determine if there’s an area your company could provide benefits. By getting involved, you will learn more about where you do business and your brand reputation will benefit.
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Create Corporate Happiness
Your business is only as successful as your employees, and employees feel more successful when they feel recognized. Pay, flexibility and purpose are core drivers of corporate happiness, which can have a huge impact on your company’s productivity. Take intentional time to listen to your employees’ concerns, and look for places to improve daily life in the office
RESOLVE TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AT BUSINESS HIGH POINT-CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
One of the best ways to realize your business resolutions is to connect with other changemakers. Through Business High Point-Chamber of Commerce, you will be empowered to gain the connections needed to make big ideas happen.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur getting your business off the ground, an executive growing to new heights or an ambitious professional ready to supercharge your career, we’ll help you advance with comprehensive leadership programming, industry-specific coaching and business growth resources needed for success. To learn more, contact us today.