I have worked with a number of Olympic athletes who want to set up their own businesses when their years of competing come to an end. My role is to help them to plan their business strategy and to help them to appreciate their transferable skills.

Last year, I launched a competition which saw hundreds of you sharing your DO IT! OR DITCH IT stories with me. A heart-felt thanks to each and every one of you who submitted an entry. I was really touched reading all of your tales of DO IT! or DITCH IT situations.

For many people January is a time for reflection. Another year has passed: we have lived for 365 days since we last made a resolution – but what exactly have we done with the time we’ve been given? On New Year’s Eve did you find yourself saying, “Gosh – where did that year go?

Did you catch it over the weekend? Bev James’ free business app, DO IT! OR DITCH IT, was featured on BBC Click!

Do you make decisions that work for you, quite quickly? Or are you more likely to procrastinate, to a point where the decision is made for you? Remember not making a decision is still a decision.