It’s that time of year when we reflect on our achievements during the past year and look forward to a new one.

Here are some tips on crafting do-able New Year’s resolutions:

Shop Small

You’ve heard of “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” but how about “Small Business Saturday”?

“Small Business Saturday” is a yearly initiative from American Express to encourage consumers to spend money at a local merchant the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Cardholders receive a credit for their purchases but all manner of small businesses get a boost in exposure.

But don't stop there -- consider getting all of your holiday presents from a local vendor.

Make More Time

Here's a little secret: the most productive people out there don't subscribe to a productivity system, framework or app like it's a bible. They make that system their own.

So do you need advanced expertise or training to devise your own productivity system? By no means! All you need is a little creativity. Here are some tips on creating your own custom productivity system.

If you thrive on seeing the big picture, maybe a large calendar would suit you. Explains NeuYear founder Jesse Phillips: "One of the best ways to focus your effort toward achieving your dreams is to plan and pursue goals. This doesn't have to be a crazy big or detailed thing, it's as simple as thinking about the steps to achieve something, and making deadlines for each step." In crafting a large, design-focused calendar, he and his cohorts aimed to make that process as simple as possible.

The makers of NeuYear were looking to create a “muse business” with their line of giant, dry-erasable calendars and now they are running a full-fledged business.

Plan to Grow

When an organization has not been fully successful in developing the internal systems it needs at a given stage of growth, it begins to experience "growing pains." Growing pains are symptoms that an organization needs to make a transition. This article examines in detail the most common organizational growing pains and how to deal with them.

Build a Bigger Network

Networking is an essential skill for most business people, but especially for entrepreneurs. The strong association between the entrepreneur as a person and his or her business demands that entrepreneurs get out into the world and create and maintain business relationships. Here are some tips and resources to help you improve your networking skills and extend your reach.

Do you spend a lot of time hidden away in your workshop, slaving over your product or business plan? Maybe this year is high time you got more social. Polish up your networking skills or form a business support network.

Learn More Technology

The new year is a great time to set aside time to learn a new skill like social media marketing. Learn how to use Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr and much more to grow your business in the new year.

Want to use Twitter for marketing? Consider using Twitter "lists" to cultivate groups of people who could be important to your business. For instance, if you've launched a book review blog, use Twitter lists to track and follow influential reviewers and tastemakers. Following and retweeting their tweets could lead you to whole new audiences.

More on using social networks to expand the reach of your business.