If you are happy to say goodbye to 2009, you are not alone. But 2010 is going to be a great year, and soon the struggles and strife of last year will be a distant memory. Just take a peek at what 2010 has in store for you:

You will merge new cooperative relationships- Cooperative relationships are at the center of your business strategy this year-vertically, horizontally and globally in your market. You will think in terms of who else sells to your market (or who wants to), who can refer you into new markets, how you can leverage current relationships, ways you can offer your product in conjunction with another product or service, and even how you can get other businesses to market your product for you.

You will harness technology- Twitter, Facebook, Windows 7 and Linked-In are not inherently useful to you and your success-it's what you do with them that counts. As you examine your business this year you look at which technologies will take you to the next level of efficiency and which ones are simply not a fit for you right now. You might upgrade how you use Outlook, take an iPhone lesson or go paperless. Whatever the case, technology is your silent partner in 2010.

You will de-clutter your way to a great year- Clutter creates chaos, and since this year is all about clarity and flow, you will invest the time it takes to get rid of the old and streamline your workspace, home and desktop. Bad habits and negative ways of thinking float away early in the year as well, making room for success in unexpected areas.

"Don't accept the old order. Get rid of it." Johnny Rotten