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8 Steps For Turning A Service Into A Product

8 Steps For Turning A Service Into A Product

by Laurie Barkman | Mar 13, 2022 | SmallDotBig Blog, Blog Innovative Growth, Strategic Planning

Does your business offer a service or a product that you differentiate through a higher level of service? Maybe you’ve been disproportionately impacted from the economic disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Consumers cut back on services to avoid human...
Why the Future Growth of Your Business Is Critical to Its Value Today

Why the Future Growth of Your Business Is Critical to Its Value Today

by Laurie Barkman | Aug 15, 2021 | SmallDotBig Blog, Blog Innovative Growth, SmallDotBig Blog Exit Value

As a business owner, you’re likely proud of the results you’ve achieved in the past, but when it comes to the value of your business, your future is critical. That’s why your growth potential is one of eight factors that drive the value of your business. Revenue Per...
Virtual Event Feb. 25: Luke Williams, “Disrupt Your Thinking To Grow the Value of Your Business”

Virtual Event Feb. 25: Luke Williams, “Disrupt Your Thinking To Grow the Value of Your Business”

by Laurie Barkman | Feb 13, 2021 | Blog Innovative Growth, SmallDotBig Blog, SmallDotBig Blog Events, Strategic Planning

“Disrupt Your Thinking To Grow The Value Of Your Business” Over the past year, the pandemic has accelerated the pace of market disruption and digital transformation putting many companies in a defensive position needing to rebuild value. We are excited to share an...
How to Build and Sustain a Successful, Enduring Enterprise

How to Build and Sustain a Successful, Enduring Enterprise

by Laurie Barkman | Jan 21, 2021 | Blog Innovative Growth, Sell or Transition Your Business, SmallDotBig Blog, Strategic Planning

Laurie Barkman works with entrepreneurs, closely-held companies, and family businesses to develop innovations that create enterprise value and facilitate transition. Drawing from over 25 years of experience, Laurie hosts the Succession Stories Podcast speaking with...
Why Now is the Perfect Time For Your Business To Rediscover Its Entrepreneurial Roots (yes, really!)

Why Now is the Perfect Time For Your Business To Rediscover Its Entrepreneurial Roots (yes, really!)

by Laurie Barkman | Nov 4, 2020 | Blog Innovative Growth, Sell or Transition Your Business, SmallDotBig Blog, Strategic Planning

If you’re leading a mature, multi-generational company, you might be wondering how to innovate. Take notes from a startup expert. When you think of innovative companies, you might think of an industry leader like Apple or a fast-growing rocketship like Airbnb or...
Efficiency or Innovation? Balance Both to Emerge as a Leader Post-Recession

Efficiency or Innovation? Balance Both to Emerge as a Leader Post-Recession

by Laurie Barkman | Jul 10, 2020 | Blog Innovative Growth, SmallDotBig Blog, SmallDotBig Blog Exit Value, Strategic Planning

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed nearly every aspect of how we work, create value, and serve customers. Many CEOs and business owners face important choices around short term decisions while trying to look forward to a better future. A June 2020 McKinsey study,...
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