We talk frequently about the acquisition and disposals of business as part of your business strategy, but we speak less often about mergers because they are seen all too frequently as takeovers, but does it need to be that way? Of course, not all mergers work, and the...
Business Planning
Three reasons why processes really matter
Everything is a process - from making a cup of tea, going on holiday (remember that?) to running an organisation of any size - everything we do relies on that most basic of building blocks - process. A series of connected or aligned tasks taking you from a start to an...
Just what does Operations mean?
I’ve spoken to enough people to realise that defining operations is a bit like agreeing on the best formation and players for the England football team – there are as many opinions as people you ask. Part of the challenge is that ‘operations’ is both a function (the...
Using the Golden Triangle for Consistent Delivery
The everyday revenue-generating business machine is widely known as operations. Whilst we as consumers generally hear about products and services, the activities that get those products to our door or services delivered on time, and in line with expectations, are...
Why appoint a Virtual Non-Executive Director or Strategic Advisor?
If you run a business that has strategic challenges to address, or if you are looking to raise it to the next level, where can you turn for advice? The answer may be appointing a Non-Executive Director or Strategic Advisor. Even very successful businesses can benefit...
4 Elements of a Strategic Business Plan
planning can be compared to building a table.
Combine a Better Outlook with Small Business Coaching
It looks like small businesses are rebounding after suffering a significant loss of optimism during the last half of 2016.
How Size Affects Strategic Business Planning
Strategic planning in business is a matter of aligning a company’s mission, vision, and goals with proven strategies that will guarantee that company achieves what it sets out to do.
The Value of Customer Retention vs Customer Acquisition
Do you work with a small business mentor whose opinion you value?