If you’re like me, you’re trying to figure out how 2008 went by so fast. I’m still eating leftover Halloween candy! Now that 2009 has begun, it's time to make your New Years resolutions. As you plan on how to lose five pounds or save more money this year, why not create a resolution for your business?

According to an article I recently read, over 97% of New Year’s Resolutions fail. Can you guess the main reason why these best-laid plans often go awry? It’s because people don’t come up with a specific strategy to reach their goals. With this in mind, we decided take care of the hard part – coming up with the plan. Here is your guide to generate more revenue for your agency in 2009:

1) Set Your Specific Growth Goal:

First, decide what your growth goal is this year. Don’t worry about how yet. Remember, we are going to help with the planning. We encourage you to utilize our free Marketing Calculator located here. We have set up some basic defaults with this calculator, so just fill in some simple numbers, and view the results. This will help guide you on what your marketing spend should be in 2009 in order to reach your goals.

2) Call Us For A FREE Territory Review:

After you determine your growth goal, give us a call and our highly trained Client Services Team will review your account with you. We’ll look for ZIP Codes in your area that have the greatest lead volume with the least amount of competition. We’ll also review all the available lead types to ensure that you’re taking full advantage of the existing opportunities. Just tell us how much you want to grow, and we’ll help you find the right leads to make that happen.

3) Polish Your Closing Skills:

Back in November, National Underwriter magazine published an article from AgentInsider^® President Adam Cherubini in which he stated, “The aggregator site will only get agents into the path of online consumers who are looking for information about insurance. It will not close the business. That must be done by the agents themselves.” Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned veteran, AgentInsider^® offers several webinars, like our “Keys to Success” webinar, to help you polish your closing techniques.

To register for the “Keys to Success” webinar or to look at the complete list of live webinars available, please visit us at http://agentinsider.webex.com and click on the "Live Sessions" link in the left-hand column. Then click on the Weekly or Monthly tabs at the top of the page.

There you have it. Three quick steps to get you on track for 2009. If you have any questions on how to sign up for webinars, get your free territory review, or have any questions about your account, contact our Client Services Team at clientservices@agentinsider.com or 1-866-892-4080.

Here’s to a happy and prosperous 2009!