Blog Category: Strategy
The NZ Business Opportunity in Africa
We have been closely watching the growth of the African market and believe there is a great opportunity for the NZ mid-market in the medium to long-term. The NZ business opportunity in Africa has evolved with the market at an exponential rate. To help you understand the market better, here are a few key points that may surprise you.
What structure is best for your business?
Here we discuss the pros and cons of a board of directors vs an advisory board. More and more mid-market growth businesses are turning to advisory boards to improve and grow their business. This is particularly so in New Zealand and Australia, where the cost of a board of directors … Continue reading
Turning 2018 Business Trends into Opportunities
The mid-term US elections are over and the power in the US has been redistributed, but still, most NZ businesses who export are concerned about the steady escalation of the US/China “Trade War”. To mitigate risk, mid-market companies are strengthening their relationships with regional trading partners in interesting ways.
Why Now Is The Time To Think About Your Annual Plan
Some things are vital to the health of a business and setting time aside to prepare your annual plan and priorities is one such activity. My advice to leaders in the mid-market is to set a date for your annual planning workshop before the end of the year so you have your strategy set before you leave work for Christmas…
Harness the Power of Strategic Thinking
The ability to think strategically is the one leadership skill that can set your team and your business apart. But why is strategic planning important? Business has changed rapidly in the last 10 years, product lifecycles have shortened, outsourcing has reorganised entire sectors, real time marketing and social media are mainstream tools and the world’s … Continue reading Harness the Power of Strategic Thinking
Congratulations Orbica! How Scaling Up Helped SupersizeSME Finalist Orbica Grow from 2 to 15 staff in 15 Months!
Congratulations to the team at Orbica for being a top three finalist in the SupersizeSME BNZ awards. I’ve had the great privilege of being part of the Orbica journey from early on and have watched them use Scaling Up to grow from 2 to 15 staff in just 15 months.
Turn Your Business Strategy Into An Action Plan
Kick off 2018 positively with some measurable goals to achieve by the end of the year and some goals for your first quarter. It involves thinking strategically, sticking to the plan and executing effectively.
