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10 Ways To Maximize Your Strategic Efforts

October 23, 2015
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One of the constant challenges every business faces, no matter the economy or the sector is the struggle to have the right strategy. While nothing will make the need to focus your strategy unnecessary, here are a few ways that you may be able to think about strategy a little differently so that your strategy […]

3 Business Basics You Absolutely Need To Pay Attention To

October 10, 2015
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A lot of times we find ourselves drenched in the minutia of some new fad or idea. That’s typically our biggest and quickest downfall. Why? Because we aren’t as well versed in the basics as we need to be to generate the kind of business results that we need to be successful. In fact, if […]

Which market am I looking for?

September 10, 2015
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A lot of times we find ourselves in the wrong market. The reasons for this are likely many and I am sure if you spend any time in business, you find yourself facing this challenge. But the bigger issue is how do you overcome being involved or targeting the wrong market, so that you can […]

Why your marketing is failing?!

September 9, 2015
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There are a lot of challenges to establishing a consistent marketing message and delivery. Some of which are perfectly valid, but still not worth the cost to you and your ability to build a consistent presence in the market. Some of the more common challenges I hear about from my clients include: Wrong market: This […]

Market Orientation: the Foundation of Effective Marketing

August 25, 2015
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I’ve been involved in the value conversation throughout my career. First, it began with nightclubs. Experience was everything. Value in nightclubs came in many different forms including price of entry and drinks, music, format, and night of the week. When you got it right: value was on display and you’d make money. When you missed […]

Problem definition is an emotional thing

August 21, 2015
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You are likely to run into a consistent challenge in an advisory role: ‘How do I get the client to see the challenge with fresh eyes or from my point of view?’ In my work, I’ve noticed three things that help me shift the perspective of my clients and get them thinking from a new […]