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title: How to Set SMART Goals for Your Small Business (And Achieve Them)
description: Learn how to set and achieve SMART goals for your small business. Practical tips to help entrepreneurs plan and succeed with clear objectives.
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 July 23, 2025

# How to Set SMART Goals for Your Small Business (And Achieve Them)

![Picture of Josh O'Connell](https://ocon.agency/hs-fs/hubfs/wedding%20headshot.png?width=50&name=wedding%20headshot.png) By  [ Josh O'Connell ](https://ocon.agency/oconsulting-blog/author/josh-oconnell)  ·   1 minute read

# How to Set SMART Goals for Your Small Business | Goal Setting Tips for Entrepreneurs

Setting goals is essential, but setting the *right* goals is what drives real success. The SMART goal framework is a simple way to create actionable, clear objectives that help your business thrive.

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## **What are SMART Goals?**

SMART stands for:

- **Specific** — Clearly define your goal
- **Measurable** — Know how to track progress
- **Achievable** — Set realistic targets
- **Relevant** — Align with your business priorities
- **Time-bound** — Have a deadline for completion

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### **Examples of SMART Goals**

- “Increase online sales by 20% within 6 months”
- “Grow email list by 500 subscribers by year-end”
- “Launch 3 new marketing campaigns in Q3”

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### **How Coaching Helps with Goal Setting**

A business coach helps you:

- Clarify your vision and align goals accordingly
- Break down big goals into manageable steps
- Stay accountable and adjust goals when necessary

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### **Start Today**

Write down one SMART goal for your business today. Need help?  
[Book a free goal-setting session](https://ocon.agency/meetings/joshua-oconnell/discovery-call) with me.

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