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The New Year comes with new beginnings. As we reflect on the past 12 months and plan for the rest of the year, we start thinking about our goals. What do we want to accomplish? What do we want to improve? Goal setting is a purposeful process that begins with identifying a new objective, skill, or project that we want to achieve. It allows us to take control of our life and work's direction, increases our happiness, and keeps us motivated.

"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they a re the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”
– Charles W. Eliot

In our 3rd HUG gathering last September 2020, Belle de Jour Power Planner Founder Darlyn Ty-Nilo remarked that creating content for their target audience has been akin to creating a virtual safe space. She shared that while her planners used to be yearly sources of encouragement for her customers, the ongoing pandemic left Belle de Jour customers looking at their cancelled plans in dismay. 

People who wish to manage their schedules, finances, and services often become solopreneurs and run their businesses independently. Finally, you are your boss. According to MBO Partners’ 2019 State of Independence, 82% of solopreneurs are happier with their setup than when they worked in a traditional setting.

The start of the new decade has brought on both challenges and opportunities on a global scale. For instance, the “new normal” forced people to limit physical movements, giving way to the rise of online transactions. Consequently, the online consumer market has grown significantly, while the competition for eCommerce businesses has been tighter.

Have you ever decided to buy a product because it was highly recommended by the YouTube vlogs you follow? Or what about a time when you opted not to avail of service because you saw bad reviews left by customers on the company’s Instagram feed or a low rating via their Facebook page?

The thing is, customers are the lifeblood of businesses. What they say about you has a significant impact on your success. This is especially true today since almost everyone can be found online and just one social media post can either make or break your brand. 

Marketing automation is among the most essential and reliable innovations used in the digital marketing world today. It helps marketers, as its name suggests, automate tasks such as getting more accurate data, personalizing marketing messages, and nurturing leads.