2009 and onwards

It’s 2009! Obviously nothing is different from a few days ago but I’ll still use it as an opportunity to reflect on 2008 and look to the future.

Last month sales stabilised a little – December was 5% down on November. Still a healthy figure despite new subscriptions being much lower in December.

2008 vs. 2007
Revenues were up 54%. Sounds reasonable, but in reality this is a small figure. I was not actually growing my business through most of 2008, I simply had slightly higher income. Much of this growth came in the last few months when I relaunched my own ventures. Had I done this in January 2008, and not grown beyond current revenues. 2008 would have been 124% better than 2007.

So 2008 was a mixed bag. I started the year determined to grow World Dating Partners and reap some of the rewards for it’s success. As it turns out for whatever reasons I wasn’t able to do that and as no more than an employee/worker I left with nothing! But I’ve ended the year very positively.

2009 starts with various projects on the go. Some about to go live. Revenues are higher than I’ve ever had, and I am setting myself some ambitious targets for the years end:

• Launch 3-4 unique sites
• Daily revenues to exceed £20,000
• Decide on which Aston/Ferrari/TVR or even Lotus I shall buy!
• Build an extension to the house
• Have a lot more fun than in 2008
• Last but most importantly, with another addition to the family due I should do my best to do all my fatherly duties

I know through 2009 things are going to worsen for many individuals and businesses but I hope most of you can have an optimistic outlook for 2009. Personally I see this as an opportunity to get a larger % of market share as bigger players struggle.