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How To Reposition Your Company To Make Money

by Ian Smith | Jun 17, 2011 | Building Business Value, Compelling Stories, Marketing

“Know-how is what separates leaders who perform – who deliver results – from those who don’t” Ram Charan. Downtimes are a great opportunity to reposition your business….To ask yourself – what business am I in? When trading is...

The Magic Years – Revisited

by Ian Smith | Jun 10, 2011 | Building Business Value, Compelling Stories, Strategy

Back in January, I introduced you to the concept of The Magic Years. A period of time when you can really build value in your company. A period of time when your objective is to define and dominate your space. The timing of the Magic Years is decided by you and your...

The Smith Report – Compelling Stories – on Blip TV!

by Ian Smith | Aug 12, 2009 | Compelling Stories, Management Help, Positioning drives growth, Repositioning

My first show is up on Blip TV. Apologies that it’s 22 minutes long! The next one will be shorter. Many thanks to the team at BevCam for their help. [lightbox style=”modern” image_path=”/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/IansHeadVideo.jpg”...

Strategy Evolution

by Ian Smith | Aug 12, 2009 | Communication, Positioning drives growth, Strategy

I’ve just read a great little report by London based Stanton Marris. It documents some recent intelligence into the challenges of executing strategy in difficult times. It’s based on the interviews of 45 leaders. It covers 4 main topics: Uncovering the...

Leadership of Small & Medium Sized Businesses (SMBs)

by Ian Smith | Aug 3, 2009 | Communication, Compelling Stories, Management Help, Mentoring, Positioning drives growth, Recruitment, Strategy

It’s a lonely life driving your SMB, especially in one of the toughest economic climates this century! I’ve noted below a few focused, insightful, and recession-relevant leadership ideas for your joy and edification. I hope they help. Strategic direction – times are...