For many lucky folks, the end of a year and the beginning of a new one means: resolutions, party and then party some more! However, for all you blog owners, startups and small to medium businesses, this time of the year means that you have some serious work to do!

From experience, this time of the year is the best time for engaging your audience in simple, unique and clever ways in order to show them you care and to prepare them for what you will be offering them in the year to come!

Therefore, I present you with 5 tips for engaging your audience starting every new year!

1. Tweet happy tweets!

It might sound juvenile but it works! At the end of every year, make sure you send out group and customized tweets to your followers wishing them a happy new year and spreading hope for years to come!

Happy Tweets!

2. Share holiday related links.

All year round, you share links related to your work and that help achieve your business goals. For the few days before and after new year’s eve, try to share more links related to the holidays and their joyful cheers!