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At the end of the year, the Business Success Consulting Group team likes to round up the best business tips and publish them on the blog and in the newsletter as a one-stop article for entrepreneurs and business leaders to continue using in the new year.
Read on to find the top ten business tips of 2025!
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New Year Round Up: The Top Ten Business Tips of 2025
Here are the top ten tips of 2025!
Business Tip 1: Avoid this common entrepreneurial pitfall
Many business owners build a company based on their deep understanding of a particular niche and/or their ability to sell. However, building and scaling a business requires much more than industry or sales expertise. Business owners require expertise in operations, financial literacy, branding, and systemization.
So, how does one tackle this challenge? You can either try to learn it all, which leads to burnout and cuts into your ability to scale. Or you can hire people you trust to be your experts.
The second option - delegation - requires systematization, trust in your team, and faith in your own and others' judgment. Delegation is tricky, but it's the only way to scale.
Speaking of delegation…
Business Tip 2: Determine what to delegate
As a business owner, you should be delegating everything that doesn’t fall under the purview of “CEO” or “Founder.” Your time is incredibly valuable, so you should spend it doing tasks that continue to create immense value in your business.
Here’s a simple way to determine what else you should delegate:
Ask yourself, “Would I pay someone my salary to perform this task?”
If the answer is “No,” then you likely need to delegate that task.
Tackling delegation can be tricky, but you can do it! Here are some additional articles that can help you as you build your delegation process: Delegate and Grow, Create a Hiring System Using These Simple Steps, and Five Strategies for Building Processes that Support Delegation.
Business Tip 3: Reach out for help when you feel burned out
It can be enormously difficult to reach out for help, but it is so necessary, particularly if you are feeling burned out.
Get in touch with fellow entrepreneurs and find out what they have done to protect themselves from burnout. See if you can hire an assistant, even on a temporary basis. Or hire a business consultant to provide actionable insights into your business.
Fighting burnout is much easier when you are surrounded by a community.
Business Tip 4: Seek advice from an expert
One of the best things about hosting the Systems Simplified podcast has been talking to experts in a variety of fields. Learning from and taking the advice of experts in adjacent or completely different fields broadens your knowledge base and helps you see the world from a new perspective.
So, sign up for a webinar, listen to a podcast, read a book, watch an interview, or hire an expert to guide you. See what you can learn from them - even if they are in a different industry or have an area of expertise unrelated to your own.
Business Tip 5: Build communication systems that scale
Well-defined communication systems are vital in any business. Even when your entire team is in person, you need a system that works for you and ensures clear, collaborative communication. It’s also vital to ensure that team members can refer back to past conversations.
This is why it’s vital to build a communication system that everyone can use. Here are three “to-dos” that you can complete right now:
- Define the tools and how they will be used. For example, Teams for quick updates, email for summaries, and project management platforms for tasks.
- Create clear protocols for handoffs.
- Set expectations for response times.
A strong communication framework minimizes confusion, keeps projects moving, and helps connect your team.
Business Tip 6: Make Processes Part of Your Company Culture
The best way to ensure process implementation is to make documenting and following business systems part of your company culture. Here are three steps you can take to make processes part of your core business:
- Hire for cultural fit as well as skills.
Skills can be taught, but alignment with company values ensures long-term commitment and success.
- Invest in training and development.
Well-trained employees are more productive and engaged, leading to better customer experiences.
- Encourage a leadership mindset.
Empower employees to take ownership of their roles and make decisions that drive growth.
Business Tip 7: Don’t Let Your Knowledge Stay in Your Head
Many business owners are the gatekeepers of critical processes, client relationships, and know-how. But when knowledge lives only in your head, your business becomes difficult to scale, sell, or even step away from. Make it a priority to document your standard operating procedures, job aids, and key contacts. This protects your business from unexpected absences and makes onboarding new team members easier. It also prepares your company for future transitions, whether it’s a sale, succession, or simple delegation.
Business Tip 8: Stay Ahead by Partnering with AI, Not Competing Against It
Generative AI is rapidly reshaping the landscape for service-based businesses. The firms that thrive won't be the ones resisting change; they are the ones actively experimenting with AI and thoughtfully integrating it into their operations.
That doesn't mean replacing your team or devaluing human expertise. It means using AI to streamline repetitive tasks so your people can focus on higher-value work such as creative problem-solving, strategic advising, and relationship-building. For example, AI might help automate parts of your documentation process, but it can't replace the nuance of asking the right questions or designing a tailored training experience.
Instead of fearing disruption, ask: "What can I offer that AI can't?" Then, use AI to free up the time and resources needed to deepen that value.
During her conversation with Eisha Armstrong, Adi shared some wise words: "AI will not replace humans, but humans who use AI will replace humans who don't use AI."
Business Tip 9: Lead With Purpose
The entrepreneurial journey in any industry can be filled with uncertainty and resistance. Purpose-driven leaders are more likely to persevere through setbacks and inspire others to join them.
Follow these three steps to keep purpose at the center:
- Regularly share the mission and values behind your new model.
- Celebrate real-life stories that illustrate your impact.
- Stay authentic; people can tell when you genuinely believe in what you’re building.
Communicating your purpose and values to both your team and your clients can help you stay the course and build a dedicated team of employees and advocates who have your back as your business grows.
Business Tip 10: Turn Industry Problems Into Growth Opportunities
Every industry has problems, but not every business owner sets out to solve them. Take time to identify persistent challenges in your field, then proactively brainstorm systems-based solutions. Whether it’s outdated workflows, gaps in service delivery, or customer pain points, solving these issues can unlock new growth and set your business apart.
Innovation isn’t always about invention. It’s often about building a better system where one is missing.
And, since we had so many amazing tips to share, we thought we would add one additional tip to this article! Here it is:
Extra Business Tip: How to Run an Effective Morning Huddle in Just 10 Minutes
A well-run morning huddle can energize your team, build culture, drive accountability, and keep everyone aligned. During our interview, Ken Trupke shared the ideal daily huddle. It can be accomplished in just ten minutes.
First 2-3 Minutes: Appreciation and Good News
Start with a quick round of appreciation and/or good news. Team members can recognize each other’s contributions, such as thanking a colleague for help or celebrating a personal milestone. This practice builds connection, boosts morale, and reminds everyone they’re on the same team.
Next 2-3 Minutes: Metrics and Scorekeeping
Review key metrics that the team can directly influence. For example, instead of focusing solely on closed sales (which are lagging indicators), highlight controllable activities like the number of customer calls made. People love to keep score, especially when their actions impact the results.
Final 2-3 Minutes: Accountability and Unblocking
In the final section, check in on commitments. What was due today? Was it completed? This is also the time for team members to raise their hand if they’re stuck. Whether they know who to ask or just need help figuring it out, the huddle provides a structured way to get support and avoid spinning wheels throughout the day.
What Not to Do in a Huddle:
Avoid problem-solving during the meeting unless the solution is immediate and simple. If a deeper discussion is needed, the facilitator should politely redirect and schedule a separate conversation.
With this structure, your huddle becomes a daily anchor that builds momentum, drives clarity, and creates a positive, accountable culture.
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