Most businesses don’t have a plan for future growth. In fact the 2016 BStar SME Research Report found that only 34% of business owners dedicate time to strategic and business planning. This is ironic (and worrying) because those same business owners who were surveyed stated their top concern was … [Read more...] about Business planning that actually helps you grow your business
Why business leaders must take risks to evolve and how to do it safely
It wasn’t that many years ago that having a long history behind your business was a good thing. Traditions, generations of family ownership, and having a well-known presence in the market were seen as the holy grail for small businesses. They were indicators of success! That’s no longer the … [Read more...] about Why business leaders must take risks to evolve and how to do it safely
What is your weapon of choice to successfully influence others?
Discover the 12 powerful (but non-lethal) weapons you can add to your cache of influencing strategies. When it comes to influencing others – either to accept your point of view, or to do what you want them to do – you have a number of choices. You could take the approach of Arnold Schwarzenegger … [Read more...] about What is your weapon of choice to successfully influence others?
How to avoid willful blindness damaging your business
Are you guilty of willful blindness in your business? Willful blindness is a term used in law to describe a situation in which a person seeks to avoid civil or criminal liability for a wrongful act by intentionally keeping himself or herself unaware of facts that would render him or her … [Read more...] about How to avoid willful blindness damaging your business
8 reasons why your business needs a story
A guest post by European expert on creative communications for business, Jeffrey Baumgartner We have featured this guest post because these eight reasons resonate with the values and approach we take with clients. We hope you find it valuable for your business! ~ Stuart Ayling Does your company … [Read more...] about 8 reasons why your business needs a story
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