Two businesses can turn over the same money in the same year and be worth entirely different amounts, and the reason usually has very little to do with the year in question. Business value is a measure of what a company will be able to produce in the years ahead, which means it is built out of three things: customers who keep buying and will accept a fair price; capability that sits in the organisation and not in a…
We asked our own CEO, Dr Stewart Barnes, to write a long-read piece on Strategic Planning for Small-Medium Businesses (SMBs), sharing the steps and framework needed for…
Two-thirds of UK firms don’t have a business plan, which might lead many to think if they’re doing fine, why bother? Imagine how much better they could do if they knew where they’re going.…
This month, our LEAD™ programme delegates experienced an exceptional Masterclass on strategic marketing delivered by Professor Malcolm McDonald – a world authority on strategic planning and…
I'd like to explain how a winning marketing strategy will make you richer. Having published over 50 books, sold more than half a million copies, and worked with directors in hundreds…
Strategic leadership isn't taught – it's cultivated through experience, perspective, and guided practice. This fundamental truth underpins the Quolux GOLD™ programme, where SME leaders transform their…
Books have long been a source of wisdom, inspiration, and challenge, shaping the way we think and act as leaders. This week it's World Book Day and so it’s worth reflecting on how reading…
As we step into 2025, it’s natural to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the year ahead. While personal resolutions often take center stage - like adopting healthier habits or…
