In Business we can obsess over the Future, and chase the ‘Lead Indicators’ that help us predict it. We can lament the Past, and the ‘Lag Indicators’ that tell the story of what might have been. But when it comes to making better business decisions, there is only one time that matters: the Present, what...

Originally published on the Shirlaws Business Coaching Blog, 2007-2010. I had the benefit last week of chairing an expert panel discussion addressing ‘Business in Uncertain Times’. The core question was whether, at this time, businesses and their owners should Hold their Breath or Go for Broke at the opportunities that exist. Ultimately, of course, the answer from the panel was...

I’m writing this guide in June 2020 – in the middle of the Coronavirus Recession. You may have seen my general videos addressing: How to build your Recession War Cabinet during the Response Phase of a RecessionHow to evolve your Advisory Board into the Plan Phase of a Recession Now it’s time to get specific:...

Welcome to The Complete How To Guide for Business Strategy as a Mid-Tier Organisation with 35-120 Staff. Creating a Strategic Planning ‘System’ at your size business is different to smaller (2-12 or 12-35 staff) or larger (120+ people) businesses. In this Guide: Learn how to do it yourself Download our guides and templatesUpskill with short,...

Welcome to The Complete How To Guide for Business Strategy as an SME with 12-35 Staff. Creating a Strategic Planning ‘System’ at your size business is different to smaller (2-12 staff) or larger (35+) businesses. In this Guide: Learn how to do it yourself Download our guides and templatesUpskill with short, specific videosMake your business...

Welcome to The Complete How To Guide for Business Strategy as an SME with 2-12 Staff. Creating a Strategic Planning ‘System’ at your size business is different to the various phases of larger (12+ team member) businesses. In this Guide: Learn how to do it yourself Download our guides and templatesUpskill with short, specific videosMake...