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Pricing for SMEs: Why "We'll Just Change It" doesn't work.
TLDR: Pricing is hard. For SMEs, especially those operating without the skills to know how to approach it properly or the right data to analyse effectively, getting pricing right is REALLY hard! Sometimes, it's tempting to think "it's ok - if we get it wrong, we'll just change it."
It's not ok - and here's why...
Oct 25 min read


5 signs of a strong business
Want to know why some businesses don't just survive change, but thrive through it? This blog's for you... read about Rock's 5 signs of strength in SMEs & see how your business compares.
Mar 285 min read


6 signs your brand perception is out of sync with your business reality (+ what to do about it)
This uber practical blog talks about what happens when there's a gap between brand perception & business reality - including 6 ways it can show up in customer interactions & what to do about it.
Jul 29, 20256 min read


Client story: Bring on Buffalo Technical Services!
Learn how this small business went about positioning itself for growth.
If you’ve ever wondered how Rock’s process works in practice, our brilliant clients at Buffalo Technical Services have given us permission to share their story so far - from Foundations Strategy to initial Alignment Planning & delivery, including a change of business model & full rebrand.
Jun 30, 20256 min read


Innovation for SMEs: from buzzword bingo to business tool
Innovation for SMEs - what it means, why it matters, what it looks like in practice.. & who to ask for help. Read on...
May 26, 20256 min read


Strategic Planning for SMEs: how to stay strong in the face of change.
Feeling overwhelmed or apprehensive, aware that changes need to be made but not sure which? Here are 10 different responses to change...
Feb 28, 202511 min read


Intellectual Property 101: WHY SMEs should consider trademarking their company name or logo.
Why SME business owners should consider trademarking their distinctive brand assets including consideration of risks & benefits, with egs.
Nov 17, 20248 min read
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