Apart from trying to get fit, loose weight, or be a better person. 2009 should all be about testing. I suggest you try out the following to be a success in 2009.

•  Month 1       Test Telephone Advertising to call possible new customers
• Month 2        Test Pay Per Click
• Month 3        Test a new front page  that encourages people to  give you their email address
• Month 4        Increase Prices by 10%- 20%
• Month 5        Test Direct Mail
• Month 6        Test Internet Banner Advertising
• Month 7        Test some PR to try and get some free coverage
•  Month 8       Test a new referral system. Incentivising customers is a great way to build loyalty
•  Month 9       Approach some new business’s and form 5 -10 new partnerships
•  Month 10     Invest in some sales training for your staff
•  Month 11      Test advertising in a magazine
• Month 12       Test some improvements in your sales copy