tactics

Growing a Business

'That's How We've Always Done It' is Killing Your Business — Here are 4 Simple Ways to Cultivate Consistent Success

The business world will only get harder, sharper and more competitive. The last thing we can afford to do is let inertia hold us back.

Marketing

This is What You Need in Your 5-Year Marketing Plan

Every five-year marketing plan works around unknowns, but it's still possible to get a workable blend of fact and flexibility.

Marketing

Apps, E-commerce & Online: How Can Marketers Buck the Trend in Mobile Shopping

Proliferation of messaging apps and high usage of search feature have triggered innovative brands to explore opportunities in these frontiers

Growth Strategies

Plan, Prioritise And Get It Done

Some people will tell you that hiring is the most important thing at your business. Others will say it's sales, product, customer service, new relationships, culture and honestly, anything else they can think of. Here's my short answer to the question about priorities: Whatever is burning the fastest gets the most attention.

Thought Leaders

Death to Automation: Bring Back the Humans

In sales and marketing, the human element is crucial.

Marketing

With Your Marketing Plan in Place, It's Time to Talk Tactics

Identifying the tactics of your marketing plan should flow smoothly out of the strategies you've identified that will drive your business forward.

Business Plans

The Entrepreneur's Simple Guide to Business Concepts

Here are quick phrases to help clarify and solidify terms that many people get confused.

Leadership

3 Tips to Keep Entrepreneurs Out of the Weeds

Business leaders should maintain strategic vision and leave tending to the details to their managers.