Developing strategy to succeed in business A recent survey, conducted by The High Center for Family Business at Elizabethtown College and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, found that 65% of family businesses do not have a strategic plan. Many businesses misuse the term strategy As leaders of businesses, we should make sure that all our efforts are not … Read More
Is your business planning suffering from SPOTS Syndrome?
SPOTS Syndrome is proof that an organization’s strategic planning process is a waste of time and resources. Too many business’ strategic plans are still hit by ‘Strategic Plans On Top Shelf’ or SPOTS Syndrome. Here we look at three key areas that continue to foil strategic planning if not dealt with effectively: 1. Symptom: Conducting business-as-usual post-planning One of the … Read More
5 tips for making a knockout business plan
While most business owners may find it hard to come up with new ideas, there is really no excuse for having a poor business plan. During the early days of your startup journey, you should be able to do two things better than anything else: 1) give a straightforward and persuasive 30-second elevator pitch; and 2) develop a concise and … Read More