Tag Archives: strategic planning

Preparing for a rush of clients

My client, Cate, runs a graphic and web design firm. On a recent consulting call she complained, I feel like…

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What keeps customers coming back?

A customer comes to your business. They engage your services to solve their problem. What keeps them coming back, though,…

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What do open invoices say about your business?

What do open invoices say about your business? Brian Tracy once said, All business is people business. That’s because businesses…

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When short-term decisions conflict with long-term values

At a recent networking event, I spoke about the importance of strategic planning. How it keeps you focused on your…

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The black hole of most strategic plans

As Seen In … My client, Mike, is a busy entrepreneur. Whirling around like a Tasmanian devil traveling to client sites.…

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The Power of ‘One’ in Transforming Your Business

As I’ve learned in nearly 15 years in business (gulp! Has it been that long?), change doesn’t need to be–and…

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What Can You ‘Stop Doing’? The Superb Benefits of Strategic Planning

I had a stress meltdown recently. Not that this should have come as any surprise–after all, I run myself ragged;…

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