From October 3rd, there are exactly 90 days left in the year. Most owners wait until December to think about next year. By then, it is too late to organise people, renegotiate contracts, or plan big projects.
This week’s action step: Build your One-Page 2026 Plan.
The goal
Clarity on how your business will run next year. No last-minute planning, no surprises, no wasted energy.
How to do it in one hour
Business model
– List income streams and score them: keep, improve, add, stop.
– List outgoings: monthly, quarterly, yearly. Flag contracts and renewals.
– Note profit margins. Ask: what must change, what can be added?Cash flow 2026
– Map large payments and renewals month by month.
– Add tax, payroll, insurance, SaaS tools, and supplier fees.
– Set reminders for cancellation dates.Clients and suppliers
– Review clients: who to grow, who to fix, who to exit.
– Review suppliers: keep, improve, or replace.Team and org chart
– List all current roles.
– Mark gaps, skill needs, and dream hires.
– Decide: hire, train, or contract.Vision and strategy
– Write a one-sentence vision for 2026.
– Write a one-sentence mission.
– Pick three focus projects for Q1: outcome, owner, deadline.
Bonus reminder
Businesses never stand still. Teams change. Strategies shift. Markets move. Costs that made sense last year may not fit next year. Build this review into your routine so you adapt before you are forced to.
Your action for today
Block one hour next week to complete your One-Page 2026 Plan. Share it with your team. Assign owners. Lock in your focus before the year runs out.
Space To Focus is here to give you back your time so you can lead, grow, and enjoy your business. Share your wins and challenges with me, and I will be with you each step toward making your business future and exit ready.
To your success,
Jennifer
Structure That Gives You Space to Focus
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