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A clear direction
Effective and successful businesses need a clear direction. Whether it’s a new business just setting out, or a long established company maintaining its position in the market, clear direction is essential.
But ask a manager what their business strategy is, and you’ll be amazed at how many simply don’t seem to know.
This is actually not that surprising. The clarity of vision needed to develop an
effective strategy is not that common, and having the courage to really commit to
a clear strategy should not be under-
A clear business strategy means sticking to what you’re good at, and not being distracted
by what you can do -
A new life
Establishing a strategy for a new company really is setting the direction of a new
life. The new company will need to reflect a vast array of factors -
An effective initial strategy can make a huge difference. But the majority of new
businesses are started without even undertaking the most basic of market research.
GreySky’s Start-
An uncertain future
The current economic climate means that nothing is certain. Businesses that had
been household names for generations seem to have vanished in a matter of weeks.
But dramatic changes like this bring winners as well as losers. Understanding the
demands of the new market conditions and matching your company strengths against
the market needs is vital -

