The BusinessFitness Blog
Thoughts on topics to help you make more of your business…
The Importance of Brand Identity in Business Diversification: Avoiding the Hidden Risks
"Your brand is what other people say about you when you’re not in the room." – Jeff Bezos Introduction: The Hidden Risk in Business Diversification Diversification can be the making of your business—or...
4 Business Practices That Put You at Risk of Cyberattacks – Guest Post
Are you unknowingly inviting cyber threats? Learn four common business habits that make you vulnerable to a greater risk of cyberattacks and what you can do to stay secure. You work hard to keep your business running...
Creating a Diversification Roadmap: A CEO’s Framework for Smart, De-Risked Growth
“Competitive strategy is about being different. It means deliberately choosing a different set of activities to deliver a unique mix of value.” – Michael E. Porter Introduction: Why Diversification Isn’t as...
Business Diversification Strategies: Driving Sustainable Growth with New Products and Markets
“The future is always coming up with surprises for us, and the best way to insulate yourself from these surprises is to diversify.” — Robert J. Shiller Introduction: The Necessity of Diversification for Growth...
Scaling Success: Tools, Metrics & Execution to Drive Sustainable Business Growth
“If you cannot measure it, you cannot improve it.” — Lord Kelvin Introduction: The Critical Role of Execution in Scaling Success Scaling a business is not just about big ideas; it’s about getting the small...
4 Ways Your Business Can Ensure Regulatory Compliance – Guest Post
Learn four steps to ensure regulatory compliance for your small business, including fostering a culture of compliance and using proper security seals. Running a business means complying with necessary regulations....
Scaling Smart: How to Build a High-Performance Team for Growth
"Great vision without great people is irrelevant." – Jim Collins Introduction: The Hidden Limiter of Scale Here’s a truth few business owners are prepared for: it’s rarely your strategy, product, or even the...
Strategic Growth vs Opportunistic Expansion: Choosing the Right Path to Scale Your Business Successfully
“The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.” – Michael Porter Introduction: The Cost of Chasing Every Shiny Object You’ve built something great – your clients are happy, your revenue is climbing, and...
How to Scale Your Business Successfully: A CEO’s Guide to Sustainable Growth and Profit
“Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” – James Cash Penney Introduction: The Siren Call of Scale Growth is exciting – even intoxicating sometimes. Every business leader...
Business Resilience: A CEO’s Guide to Future-Proofing Success in Uncertain Times
"Resilience is not what happens to you. It's how you react to, respond to, and recover from what happens to you." – Jeffrey Gitomer Introduction: Business Resilience – The Fourth Pillar "Plans are critical....
Mastering Crisis Management: A CEO’s Guide to Navigating Uncertainty and Emerging Stronger
"In the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity." – Albert Einstein Introduction: The Unpredictable Nature of Crisis Imagine waking up to find your business crippled by a cyberattack, a sudden market...
Fortifying Your Business through Risk Mitigation and Resilience: A CEO’s Strategic Blueprint
“Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing.” – Warren Buffett Introduction: Balancing Risk and Reward Imagine your business faces an unexpected disruption—a cyberattack, a sudden supply chain breakdown, or...