Category: Strategy | Aepiphanni Business Consulting

What we should learn from Disney’s “Innovate or Die”

As a business owner, you expect change to happen. As a matter of fact, the only thing in business that stays the same is the need to change—especially in the face of a global pandemic. As product availability, buyer habits, staffing, and distribution changes rapidly in response to or in anticipation of the external environment, business owners need to be agile.

In the period of economic and environmental uncertainty, business agility is not just a strategic advantage. It is a requirement for survival.

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A Guide to Making Strategic Business Decisions

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A Guide to Making Strategic Business Decisions

By Fatima MansoorJanuary 30, 2020No Comments

The dynamics of business strategy has evolved over the years. Today, businesses are shifting away from “one size fits all” solutions, and instead focusing on discovering the approach that works for them. A common mistake companies make today is to base their decisions entirely on data. Data is a useful tool, allowing you to gain an insight into different aspects of running a business. However, strategic planning for a business goes beyond just counting on the data they gather. Here is a brief guide to crafting the perfect business strategy.

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What Does Sustainable Business Growth Look Like?

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What Does Sustainable Business Growth Look Like?

By Kayleigh AlexandraMarch 28, 2019Comments Disabled

To expand in a way that promotes the long-term health of your business you need to grow in a managed and controlled way.

Leveraging definable business goals, strategic employee management, risk-managed investment, and a clear brand identity —that’s what sustainable business growth looks like.

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What are Good SEO Plans for a Small Business

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What are Good SEO Plans for a Small Business

By Camila MerashiFebruary 21, 2019Comments Disabled

Most business owners start with amazing ideas, and many times they end up failing because they struggle to generate leads and make sales for their products and services. Lucky enough for everyone, the internet has come in to salvage most businesses. SEO solutions have become predominant in the business world, with top brands leading from the front.

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10 Strategic Planning Mistakes CEOs Make

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10 Strategic Planning Mistakes CEOs Make

By Fatima MansoorJanuary 29, 2019Comments Disabled

There is no doubt CEOs have more on their plate than anyone else in the company; however, passionate and dedicated leaders always keep strategic planning a top priority. It is the lifeblood of any organization that needs to propel into the future. Let us go over 10 strategic planning pitfalls CEOs are susceptible to making.

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Aligning Your Corporate Culture with Strategy | Extraordinary Business

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Aligning Your Corporate Culture with Strategy | Extraordinary Business

By Fatima MansoorJanuary 15, 2019Comments Disabled

The harmony between corporate culture and its wide reaching implications to strategy and output has become central in all successful companies. There is a very particular correlation between people that make things happen and your company’s financial performance, as explained by author and keynote speaker Brent Gleeson. Gone are the days when employees were just supposed to follow orders from “up top”.

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Success in Organizational Growth Planning

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Success in Organizational Growth Planning

By Rick MeekinsJanuary 10, 2019Comments Disabled

Okay…so the goal for 2020 is to grow your business like crazy. You’ve got the plan, the fancy spreadsheet, the team is motivated, the assignments are made, and you are ready to fly.

But wait…didn’t you do that last year? And the year before?

What will make this year different?

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Key Questions to Ask When Considering M&A for Business Expansion

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Key Questions to Ask When Considering M&A for Business Expansion

By Fatima MansoorDecember 26, 2018Comments Disabled

Mergers and acquisitions often provide a remarkable opportunity for business growth. As with any major business move, it also comes with possible pitfalls. There are numerous potential problems for a company facing a merger or acquisition, as outlined by John Barrows of JBarrows Sales Training. How do you know if your company is in the right place and time for a M&A? Let’s go over some key questions you should ask when considering a merger or acquisition for business expansion.

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Crucial Aspects of Growing Your Business Globally

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Crucial Aspects of Growing Your Business Globally

By Fatima MansoorDecember 11, 2018Comments Disabled

Expanding your business globally is a momentous task. Smart and bold business leaders plan this move thoroughly and then execute it with near-perfection. As you grow your business internationally, your organization will step into countless new situations. How well you are prepared for them will determine your success in the foreign markets. As LFNT Distribution Co-Founder Colbey Pfund points out, you need to consider several things for business expansion. Let us take a look at some crucial aspects of growing your business globally.

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