Aug 28

Every business should have a written Mission Statement which provides a succinct message of what the business is and does. If you don’t have one OR if your current Mission Statement doesn’t reflect an accurate picture any more, it’s time to revisit the development of one.

A Mission Statement is a part of the Strategic Plan development process. I can help you define one for your business! Contact me today.

Aug 21

Who’s your competition? Do you know who it is? If you know, has it changed? Are your competitors still in business with the current economic times? Have your competitors changed their marketing strategies? Have you? Do you talk and maintain good business relationships with your competitors?

All of these questions are addressed in the planning process for businesses that develop a strategic plan. They know their competitors and know much about their competitors’ strategies.

Get the edge! Develop –or update –a strategic plan for your business today. Contact me to help facilitate it.

Aug 14
Brainstorm!
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Have you ever been in a conversation with an employee and they mention a very innovative idea? It’s a side of that individual you’ve never seen and it intrigues you. You may wonder what other creative skills are possessed by that employee and whether or not they are suited for a different position where their talents may be better utilized.

It has been my experience that every business has amazing, creative employees! Their creativity shines during the strategic planning process when participants are told that all ideas –no matter how unusual or creative they are – are open for consideration. Contact me to facilitate your strategic plan and find your employees’ amazing creativity!

Aug 7

Are you frustrated with the direction of your business? Are business initiatives moving forward or stalling out? Has the business defined new strategies for growth? What is the plan to address new regulations for your business OR technology changes that will affect you? Is your marketing on target?

If you have a strategic plan, you can probably answer the above questions. If you don’t have a strategic plan and would like to develop one, contact me. It’s an amazing tool –and necessary –for businesses!