Strategy

Why SMART Goals Lead To Mediocrity and Mundanity

I spent a long time thinking that goals should be SMART Goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time bound). It made sense to me. I was running a team of 30+ in the corporate world and I needed to motivate my team. Setting unrealistic goals would demotivate and lead to higher staff turnover (expensive and […]

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Action Versus Strategy

Action Versus Strategy One of my favourite comments by an old family friend is that “Apple pie without the cheese is like a kiss without the squeeze.” The same applies to business strategy without the action. When you are on the front lines of small business you are so involved in so busy in the […]

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Business Planning for Designers

How Planning Will Make 2015 a Great Year for Your Business Why Business Planning for Designers is Fundamental to Success As January draws to a close it may seem a little late to be devising a strategy for a successful 2015.  It’s never too late, however, to take the first steps if you haven’t already done […]

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Cloud Computing Strategy

Cloud Computing Strategy – Do You Have One? With the release of IOS 5 for Apple mobile products, interest in cloud computing is at an all time high. Firstly what the heck is cloud computing?  Well…it is the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product.  Think of your data, software and processing […]

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Succession Planning – How To Break It Gently

Succession Planning How To Break It Gently As the baby boomer generation approaches retirement, or in some cases has gone beyond  their ideal retirement age, so succession planning rears it’s ugly head. I say ugly, because succession planning within a family business is a potential minefield of hurt feelings, business and financial ruin, misplaced family […]

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