(Graphic by Chris Nicholls)

One thing we often hear from benefits industry professionals is how different it is to run a business than it is to work for a business. There are any number of tasks and responsibilities that need to be taken care of on a daily, monthly or yearly basis, whether you're doing them yourself or hiring the right people to take care of them.

For those who have made it a priority to grow, strengthen or just update their business this year (and really, who hasn't?), here are a few tips to keep you going.

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Emily Payne

Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.