The Game Changer – Raving Fans
Discover What Customers Want, Then Exceed It 5th in the Igniting Business Growth Series Over the years of working with many clients, we have seen a consistent trend. Most companies believe they know what customers really want. However, when those companies ask customers directly, most discover “game-changing insights” that can set them apart from the […]
Does Engagement Really Drive Growth?
Go Beyond Employee Satisfaction – Create Engagement 4th in the Igniting Business Growth Series Does employee engagement really drive financial results? As just one example, Harvard professors were on a mission to determine the secret to business success. They tracked a large group of companies over 11 years, and the results were beyond conclusive. Companies […]
Strategic Focus – The Missing Link
Focus on Achieving What Really Matters 3rd in the Igniting Business Growth Series All of us have been there. The day-to-day demands of the business seem to overshadow everything, including the things that are key to long-term success. Other organizations face the opposite situation. By pursuing too many good ideas, employees become overwhelmed and are […]
The 1st Step – Set Your Sights High
Without a goal, it is unlikely you’ll achieve it. 2nd in the Igniting Business Growth Series Growth is one of the keys to financial health. But how much you grow sales or profits is heavily influenced by how high you set your sights. Few sports teams win a championship without rallying the team around that […]
4 Keys to Igniting Business Growth
The goal of most businesses is profitable growth. Many companies achieve it, but few actually sustain that growth over the long haul. While multiple principles are important for growth, there are 4 critical foundations that everything else is built upon: Envision: Set your sights high and focus on the key strategies that will get you […]
Turnaround from 50% Decline to 35% Growth
Situation A national manufacturer of industrial products was hit hard by an economic downturn Revenue was cut in half and profits declined into negative territory The next-generation owner had just become President, and everyone held him responsible Action We rapidly proceeded to uncover and address the root issues that were holding the company back Then […]
From Small Company to Internationally Recognized Leader
Situation A Logistics company had a dream but needed help to bring it to life The industry was transactional and had a reputation for leveraging clients and truckers for personal gain The owners knew there was a better way and called us to provide the expertise to achieve their objective Action We worked with the […]
Strategic Planning Tips for 2025
It is time to begin your Strategic Planning process for 2025. As with anything else in business and life, it is important to begin your strategic planning process with the end in mind. If your goal is to create strong growth of revenue, profits, or company value, this brief overview is for you. At Anavo […]
It Is Time to Begin Your 2025 Strategic Plan
If you have not started, it is now time to start building your 2025 Strategic Plan. When you do, we encourage you to begin by engaging your people in solving anything that has kept your company from thriving. Then discover, prioritize, and select the “critical strategies” that will drive powerful growth. You will know that […]
When the Economy or Industry is Down, Your Company Can Succeed
The instinct of most companies during recessions or downturns is to cut back to weather the storm. While there is some virtue in this, if you have taken the right steps in advance your company can push forward to win while your competitors are scaling back. During downturns in the economy or in an industry, […]