Preparing your business for 2025 – time to tidy up
- Scudieri
- Dec 30, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Oct 23
The end of the year is always a strategic moment for businesses: an opportunity to look back, identify lessons learned, and prepare for what's to come. For managers and business leaders, it's essential to close the 2024 cycle with solid foundations and a clear vision for the upcoming year.
🔍 Key steps to "tidy up":
1️⃣ Review of goals and results
Evaluate the goals set at the beginning of 2024: what has been achieved? Which goals need to be reassessed? Analyze the company’s key KPIs and determine areas that require adjustments or innovations.
2️⃣ Complete financial diagnosis
Conduct an audit of finances to map out cost-reduction opportunities and identify potential bottlenecks. Plan the budget for 2025, considering necessary expansions or adjustments for a more efficient operation.
3️⃣ Adjustments in strategic planning
Review the company’s strategy: is it still aligned with the current market? Update internal processes, from governance to commercial operations, to ensure resilience and adaptability in the coming year.
4️⃣ Fundraising and investments
Explore opportunities for structured credit or attracting investors to support growth projects. Ensure executives are prepared for negotiations and aligned with strategic goals.
5️⃣ Strengthening governance and compliance
Reinforce internal policies to ensure compliance with regulations and market best practices. Evaluate the shareholder structure and, if necessary, implement adjustments for greater decision-making efficiency.
📊 Internal alignment and communication: Ensure that your leadership and employees are aware of the priorities for 2025. Plan alignment meetings and invest in clear communication to engage the entire team in the new cycle.
