There is an old adage, “Never let a good crisis go to waste,” and COVID-19 is providing a lot of opportunity for us to learn and protect ourselves from a future crisis. Back in 2008-09 businesses learned the importance of having cash on hand, minimizing costs, cross training talent and ensuring succession plans were in place. These same core issues are at play with our current crisis and so we have the opportunity to plan for the unknown before it happens.
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- Adjusting to the new normal for industries that rely on customer interactions
- Messaging for business owners / leaders to share with their people in times of crisis
- Navigating the path when some family want to work in the business & others pursue other careers
- Addressing uncomfortable subjects that are more difficult during crisis as opposed to normal times
- Strategies for helping a son and daughter to learn how to work together
- Navigating business transitions when the next gen is not interested in the family business
- Proactive strategies to position the business for the “unknown”
- Communication tactics ease employee’s anxiety and worry
- Managing emotions of others and self in times of stress
- Strategies to increase sales to cover costs and create more points of revenue
Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning
The only constant one can plan for is change. Strategic planning positions the business to address the probable, possible, and potential contingencies impacting business success. 
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