The past few years in business have been HARD. It’s been a long time since “business as usual” was a thing, and the mandates, face masks, isolation and constant talk of Covid have really been at the forefront of how we live. We’re all weary. The
Business planning
Let me tell you about John
I want to tell you about this guy — let’s call him John. He recently purchased an existing business and I caught up with him when due diligence was being done. When we first talked he was full of great ideas, outlining some initiatives and processes
How to determine risk and an idea around managing Omicron risk
Someone told me the other day that people view or access risk according to A. the likelihood of it happening and B. the consequences. So if the consequences are huge (like death) but the likelihood is extremely low, they might not view it as much
Mistakes people make when creating their business plan
Having helped hundreds of businesses create business plans at our workshops over the past few years, I’ve gotten a pretty good idea of how to make an effective plan – and the common mistakes people make. Here’s a brief round-up of what NOT to do when
How to forecast in a pandemic
If you know me, you know I love a good business plan — I think it’s your best chance of success, figuring out where you want to be and how to get there. However, what happens when something comes from left-field that renders your plan next to
The three basic elements every good business plan needs
With uncertainty at levels higher than most of us have ever experienced due to Covid, how do businesses plan for the future? First off, the key is that one word: plan. You have a much higher chance of success if you have a plan versus just