What It’s Like to Work with a Business Strategist: Clarity, Numbers, and Results
15 November 2024As a business owner, you’ve probably encountered countless challenges and decisions that require a strategic approach. But what if you had a partner dedicated to helping you navigate these complexities—someone who could use data, numbers, and your vision to drive smarter decisions? That’s where working with a business strategist comes into play. Here’s what you can expect when you work with Clear Direction Advisors and why it’s an essential investment in your business’s future. 1. Defining Your Goals—Clarity and Focus The first step is gaining absolute clarity on your business goals. At Clear Direction Advisors, we start by understanding your…
Does Your Business Structure Matter
One of the first decisions you have to make when you decide to start a business is what its structure will be. Your chosen structure can affect everything from taxes to liability and growth potential. The three main ones in…
Why Did You Start Your Business?
If you follow Simon Sinek you know he has made his name by asking the question WHY. And it is an important question to ask yourself about your business. When you know why you started your business and it has…
Do you need a business plan or a strategic plan?
Are you looking for financing or investments or are you looking for a plan to help you reach your goals? Depending on your answer you need a business plan or a strategic plan.
Coach, Consultant, or Strategist – Which one should you choose?
As a Canadian small business owner, are you struggling to decide whether you need a coach, a consultant, or a strategist to take your business to the next level? We’ll break down the roles of a coach, consultant, and strategist,…
Business Strategy is Your Roadmap to Success
Business strategy is something every business owner needs to think about in their business but do you know what it is? The Oxford Dictionary defines business as ‘a person’s regular occupation, profession, or trade’ or ‘the practice of making one’s…
Off-roading is just like your business strategy
I bet you’re asking yourself how can I say this? Off-roading isn’t like business strategy! Oh, but it is. Recently my fiance and I were out enjoying some trails in our Jeep. We got to explore our beautiful province of…
Credit Card Surcharges in Canada
I’m sure you’ve seen the new articles about how companies in Canada can now charge customers surcharges for using their credit card to pay. But what does this really mean for you as a business owner and why did the…
Do you really need a business plan?
Do you believe that you only need a business plan when you are looking for financing? When you start your business, you are excited, you want to get started, and unless you need to bring lenders or investors, a business…