Aimed Business

Much in business is not real but merely a perception. This is seen most easily in the 2 questions How Fast and How Good. Or as I find in my marketing, innovation and coaching work being told something is not possible.

What do you see? Is the single marble, a leader surrounded by like-minded people? Or is it the person with a different view about to be cast out? Difference and leadership are important in any organisation and Brexit gives daily case studies on what not to do!

The morning of May 8th is a great time for businesses in the Forest to make the connections that will make their business thrive and to help shape the county's Industrial Strategy. Read on, book and hopefully we'll meet 😀

Last year GDPR; this year Brexit; next year I reckon the sky is going to fall in! For all three businesses need to plan and then actively implement the systems that allow them to efficiently survive and prosper.

Significant changes announced this month by Google and Facebook. Both are around the concept of intent of the individual and mark significant steps to make future content accessible and appropriate.
To find out why the image read the blog!

Now is a good time for all owner-managers to ask themselves the question why grow my business and how should I measure that growth.
There are 3 very common growth measures each of which can be flawed, but the fourth measure is essential.

This week a thought blog on the question who is responsible which is increasingly relevant in business with the decline in individual responsibility.
The bonus point is for anyone who can guess why I tagged this Brexit.

As the clock ticks down, there is no increased certainty over Brexit so why businesses are leaving it to the last minute to plan I find difficult to understand. Business planning and leadership is about responding and evolving to the situation as it arises not exploiting certainty.

Save the date 8th May. And look out for the Brexit for small business in the Forest of Dean seminars

The third in the series of challenges to the way businesses prepare their strategy. Bio-regional economics turns many theories of capitalism on their head by questioning the need for ever-expanding growth based on consumption. It links directly to the Climate Change Conference in Poland and our place on this planet.

Sometimes you work for clients, other times you're part of the client. When the Council wanted a chair for its new Forest Economic Partnership at the beginning of 2018, I was volunteered. On Friday the FSB recognised our early successes as an initiative for the District Council on how to innovatively bridge the gap between businesses and councils.

Last week I shared views on revolution. This week it's the importance of smart. From smart meters at home to all sorts of apps we increasingly live in a smart economy, one which combines innovation, technology and sustainability. But this is one that could exclude the rural.

As a business strategist turning ideas into success, it's clear to me that we're at a major economic crossroads. And no, I don't mean the uncertainty of Brexit, but 3 significant shifts that could overthrow the last 250 years. Read an introduction to the first this week.

What should you look for in a Business Growth Coach? Just because someone says they are does not mean they have the business experience, coaching skills and balanced approach to be one.

If you don't have a business strategy then you're missing out on 3 benefits that will allow your business to grow whether you're a sole operator or a large company. Strategies don't just happen so create time to take control.

Want to make innovation effective in the real world then the answer is 'simple'. Inventing products sometimes is the easy part!

So who managed a real break from work this summer? As an owner-manager it is hard. But getting away from the office or site should allow a small amount of time to think about strategy and come back refreshed.

Last week the business card exchange processes, this week the GDPR implications. Please don't say I don't spoil you 🤔😁😂