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Change is inevitable. Times change. Markets move. People move on. But business resilience is intentional. Businesses choose to evolve - or they fail. Whether the constant waves of change break or build your business depends on the strength of its foundations. This blog explores the relationship between rock-solid foundations & staying strong in the face of change. 

For SMBs, strong financial planning doesn’t start with spreadsheets. It starts with clarity on your core foundations. This blog explains the relationship between your foundations & your finances, including why it’s essential to get clear on your foundations first, before diving into forecasts and financial models.   Running an SMB often feels like you’re building the plane while flying it & financial planning can be a real chore... here's how to turn your finances from a stru

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.

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.

Innovation for SMEs - what it means, why it matters, what it looks like in practice.. & who to ask for help. Read on...

Feeling overwhelmed or apprehensive, aware that changes need to be made but not sure which? Here are 10 different responses to change...

Why planning your exit strategy is so important, how core foundations fit in & 5 top tips for achieving a strong exit for your business.

Read about Rock's recent chat with culture partner Think Organisation - how culture & foundations fit together, how to align the two & more.