Thinking, thinking, thinking

Thinking, thinking, thinking

Thinking, thinking, thinking! For the businesses I support and advise. Have we an agreed set of business objectives? Are we focused on the correct work streams to deliver to those objectives? Which customers are we targeting, and why? Why are we better and different...
Some thought-provoking stuff!

Some thought-provoking stuff!

So what is this thought-provoking stuff, I hear you ask? 😉 Well, that is a very good question! For the past 5+ years, I have been supporting and advising lots (and lots) of businesses in many sectors, B2B and B2C. Focusing primarily on marketing strategy – what...
The need to ‘Keep It Simple Stupid!’

The need to ‘Keep It Simple Stupid!’

I love the acronym KISS I know you know what it means – Keep It Simple (Stupid) It’s a principle I can confidently say I am good at Especially when it comes to marketing strategy Being able to break down complex subjects into manageable bite-sized chunks,...
Strategy + Execution !

Strategy + Execution !

A full day at the Speciality Food Fayre at Olympia earlier this week. I walk the show and “chat” with businesses, some established and some looking to find their way. What I find most striking as a marketing strategist is two big things… Firstly,...
Strategy and Leadership

Strategy and Leadership

A lot has been written about the collapse of Wilko. I feel sad for employees, suppliers, customers – anyone who had an interest in the business. But strategically it was not in a good place. Assuming you are not using e-commerce, take a moment to think about why...
How customer focused are you?

How customer focused are you?

It takes a while to get your head around this one! It’s simply saying think “customer back” rather than “offer what you can make/provide and sell” Of course, there’s a happy medium where you are doing both. And then you get to the...