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Insights to Inspire Business Growth
Welcome to our Insights page, your go-to destination for expert advice and actionable strategies on business development and planning. From marketing tips to strategic frameworks, our blog covers all aspects of growing and managing a successful SME. Explore our articles for fresh ideas, practical guidance, and inspiring stories to help you overcome challenges and unlock your business's full potential. Dive in and take your next step toward success!
Creating a Legacy: How a Strong Vision Sets SMEs Apart
A well-defined vision doesn’t just inspire your team; it builds long-term brand reputation and positions your business as one that customers and stakeholders can trust for the future.
Howard Mann
1 day ago3 min read
The Connection Between Employee Ownership and Customer Satisfaction
When employees have a stake in the business, they don’t just clock in; they commit. That personal investment in outcomes transforms the way they engage with customers, leading to better experiences, stronger loyalty, and more sustainable growth.
Howard Mann
Aug 84 min read
Why Strategic Planning Is Essential for SME Resilience
Strategic planning equips SMEs with the foresight, flexibility, and focus needed to build resilience and respond confidently to challenges.
Howard Mann
Aug 63 min read
Building Scalable Business Plans for Long-Term Growth
How to build scalable business plans designed to evolve with your business, enabling sustainable, long-term growth.
Howard Mann
Aug 13 min read
How Strategic Planning Enhances Decision-Making Processes
Strategic planning isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the engine behind fast, effective business decisions. For SMEs, the lack of a structured...
Howard Mann
Jul 293 min read
The Connection Between Strategic Planning and Operational Excellence
Exploring how thoughtful strategy isn't just about planning for the future, but about driving efficiency, agility, and excellence across every operational layer of your business.
Howard Mann
Jul 183 min read
Setting SMART Goals for Business Growth and Customer Retention
The key to sustainable growth lies in turning those ambitions into crystal-clear, actionable objectives. Enter the SMART framework—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals that keep your business focused, aligned, and on track.
Howard Mann
Jul 153 min read
How SMEs Can Choose the Right Technology for Their Needs
Choosing the right technology can feel overwhelming for SMEs. With a sea of options and limited resources, how do you know which tools...
Howard Mann
Jul 113 min read
Employee Ownership as a Growth Strategy for SME Sized Studios
Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) aren’t just a succession solution. For architectural and design studios, they’re proving to be a strategic framework for sustainable, people-powered growth.
Howard Mann
Jul 83 min read
The Role of Data Backup and Recovery in Business Continuity
This blog explores the role of data backup and recovery in maintaining business continuity, helping you put plans in place to keep your operations running when things go wrong.
Howard Mann
Jul 23 min read
Designing for Legacy: How Employee Ownership Strengthens Architectural Culture
Succession isn’t just about handing over a business. It’s about protecting a legacy—the ideas, values, and culture that took decades to build.
Howard Mann
Jun 263 min read
The Impact of a Strong IT Infrastructure on Operational Excellence
Strong IT infrastructure is one of the most overlooked enablers of consistency, speed, and quality.
Howard Mann
Jun 253 min read
Is Employee Ownership the Right Blueprint for Your Design Studio?
Architectural firms and design consultancies are built on more than just technical skill—they’re shaped by vision, trust, and collaboration. So when it comes to succession or thinking long-term, traditional ownership models don’t always feel like the right fit. That’s where Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) come in.
Howard Mann
Jun 192 min read
Overcoming Challenges in Adopting New Technologies
Technology can boost performance, cut costs, and future-proof your business
Howard Mann
Jun 133 min read
Why SMEs Need a Customer-Focused Business Plan
A customer-focused business plan ensures that strategic decisions are driven by market demand, helping SMEs stay competitive and relevant.
Howard Mann
Mar 173 min read
How Data Analytics Improves Marketing Campaigns
Businesses that leverage data analytics can refine their marketing strategies, improve targeting, and increase campaign effectiveness.
Howard Mann
Feb 243 min read
Why a Strong Company Vision Is Essential for Organisational Success
A clear and compelling company vision is more than just a statement—it's the foundation that aligns teams, drives strategic...
Howard Mann
Feb 133 min read
What Is an Ownership Mindset and Why Does It Matter in SMEs?
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), cultivating an ownership mindset among employees can be a game-changer. When employees...
Howard Mann
Feb 103 min read
How Resilient Operations Weather Market Disruptions
Resilience is a defining factor in long-term success. Resilient operations are better equipped to withstand the unexpected.
Howard Mann
Feb 33 min read
Strategic Insights: Unleashing Success Through Alternative Marketing Strategies.
Businesses must explore innovative approaches to stand out, capture attention, and forge meaningful connections with their target audiences
Howard Mann
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Strategic Insights: Navigating Success with a Freemium Pricing Strategy
Strategic Insights: Navigating Success with a Freemium Pricing Strategy
Howard Mann
Dec 8, 20233 min read
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