By Trey Hiers

Unlike those pesky New Year's resolutions I make every year but don't always keep, I actually enjoy fulfilling the business planning goals I set.

Have you thought about your coming year? Certainly the speed of economic recovery has to be factored in to what you plan to achieve. But don't just tread water until that magical moment when “the experts” tell us things are ok.

With the right planning, you could use this time to build strength for the future. Why not start by prioritizing your business objectives? Begin the critical conversations that lead to those “Aha!” moments that pave the road to your 2010 growth plan.

The annual NADA Convention provides a great opportunity to have these discussions. Stop by the Reynolds booth where we can help you start thinking about and planning around your business priorities. We can show you how to make your goals reality by winning the Share War and beginning the evolution of your ERA system.

I look forward to seeing you at the show and wish you all the best for a tremendous 2010!

Trey Hiers is the vice president of corporate marketing at Reynolds and Reynolds.