{"id":15147,"date":"2017-08-02T04:00:17","date_gmt":"2017-08-02T09:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rocksdigital.com\/?p=15147"},"modified":"2025-06-13T12:52:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T17:52:21","slug":"boost-sales-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocksdigital.com\/boost-sales-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"Rev Up Your Sales Goals to Boost 2nd-Half Results \u2013 Here\u2019s How"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Well, the first month of the 2nd half of the year is almost over, so let\u2019s look at your sales goals<\/a>. How are we doing so far? Are you on track to meet or exceed your fiscal year-end goals? If not, what\u2019s your strategy to get things moving in the right direction?<\/p>\n

How to Make Sure You Achieve Your Sales Goals for the Year<\/h2>\n

Delete the words \u201cOne of these days\u201d from your vocabulary. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for ways to get your business results back on the right track or set the table for a strong finish and even better 2018, consider these 6 actions to rev up your 2nd-half results.<\/p>\n

1. Focus on the Now for your sales goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

With only 5+ months left in the year, there\u2019s no time for \u201cone of these days\u201d brainstorming, or procrastination. It is time for action, so postpone those conversations that have a longer-term planning horizon. Focus instead on what to get done today, this week, this month, etc., and make it happen!<\/p>\n

2. Apply the 10% Rule to everything.<\/span><\/p>\n

With a shorter planning horizon, expectations must rise proportionately. Determine the impact the following would have on results:<\/p>\n