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Scaling a business is not the same as growing a business. There's more to it than that. I've posted 10 little secrets you should be aware of as you scale your business whatever the size. Read More

What big trend will impact your sector, business domain over the next 5 years? Something will make an impact. Perhaps you could be that change. I've gathered together a range of trends from really smart people for you to consider. Read More

We are all so busy. But are we working on the right stuff? Issues, problems come at us hard and fast but are we focused on the key agenda items. The stuff that will move the needle. We need to be clear on the key questions that we need to answer. Read More

Bill Gates has moved on to a new chapter in his life. Using his wealth and influence he is attacking some of the greatest problems on the planet. His latest letter to followers of his foundation highlights the need for measurement to ensure success. Inspired by Bill, this article reminds us why bus Read More

The Cost of Mediocrity is huge. This article picks up on the theme articulated in Seth Godin's new book - The Icarus Deception. Why is flying too low risky? From the CEO, right across the organization we can choose to create our best art, our best work, or we can get by, make do. But the opportunit Read More

There is a recent phenomenon observed in some successful companies - give your staff as much time off as they want! How can this work? This post reviews a recent FT article and suggests issues to consider. Read More

This is an update of a post first published in May last year. The original post was inspired by the book Great By Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos and Luck – Why Some Thrive Despite Them All by Chris Collins and Morten T. Hansen. Read More

Innovation inspiration can come from the strangest places. It is unlikely to come from your competition! Who inspires you? The type of innovation you are looking for will drive where you look for inspiration. Read More

Practice Make Perfect. Acquisitions are a graveyard of failure for most acquirers. But do the best acquirers teach us. 3 things that practiced acquirers are really good at. Read More

Latest Conference should give SMB leaders some thought provoking ideas. What's important to leaders in the US? in Europe? in Asia? in 2013. Read More