Wow, I have been out of town and super busy for the last 2 weeks.  With the Holidays upon us and Thanksgiving just past, I chose to break from the blog for a time and spend it with the ol’ family…(inlaws actually…).  The break was most excellent with some relaxing beach time in southern California (as opposed to the usual Utah cold).  I did do some work here and there but mostly attended family get-t0gethers and other activities.  It cut November effectively in half regarding work!  December will likely pose a similar challenge as we near the end.  This brings up the interesting, and common, annual business cycle seen by many industries.

November/December tend to be quite slow for many aside from retail and a few others.  Not only are we, as consumers, less preoccupied with personal management matters and “boring” stuff, we are also less interested in offering our services!  Its the professional “double-dip” that leaves us with post-holiday cash-flow pains, especially as start-ups.  So what is the secret? How can a start-up or small entrepreneurial venture stay productive and possibly grow during the holidays?  Now, if you are retail or other holiday-friendly businesses, you don’t count. Whatever the strategies employed, I definitely prefer a level of respect for the season.  That is, be respectful of the consumers focus whether it be family, festivity, religion, or otherwise, don’t be the sore thumb phone call during Christmas Eve dinner!

Simply get creative, cater to the slightly modified wants and needs of the individual, and enjoy the season!  What tips or ideas do you have?