by John Olivant | Sep 8, 2025 | Business Planning, Leadership
Introduction: Everyone Claims Quality, Few Actually Deliver. In my experience working with small business owners, there’s one phrase I hear time and time again: “We win on quality.” Closely followed by: “Our service is better than the competition.” And I get it,...
by John Olivant | Sep 3, 2025 | Business Planning
Introduction: Why Some Businesses Underperform Despite Great Potential. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve sat with a business owner who has all the right ingredients, skills, tools, team, funding, and yet their business is struggling to gain traction. It’s...
by John Olivant | Aug 18, 2025 | Business Planning
How to Spot Disruption and Adapt Before It’s Too Late. I Thought Kodak Was Untouchable. Growing up, Kodak was the name in photography. Every family holiday, every school trip, every birthday, there was always a Kodak moment. I still remember the satisfying click...
by John Olivant | Aug 6, 2025 | Business Planning
The Strategy Shift That Made McDonald’s Billions, And What It Means for Your Business Plan. For years, I thought McDonald’s was in the burger business. Like most people, I saw the golden arches and instantly thought: fast food, fries, Happy Meals. But it wasn’t until...
by John Olivant | Jul 25, 2025 | Business Planning
“Not All Business Plans Are Equal: Discover the 8 That Actually Move the Needle” 1. Introduction: Not All Business Plans Are Created Equal When someone tells me they “need a business plan,” my first question is always: what for? Over the years, I’ve worked...
by John Olivant | Jul 19, 2025 | Business Planning
The Power of Planning: What Eisenhower Knew That Most Business Owners Still Get Wrong. Introduction: Why This Season Is a Gift. Summer is a strange time in business. Everything quietens down—clients go on holiday, inboxes slow, and meetings get postponed. Most...
