C4.0.1 Rapid Solutions to Common Issues

Are You or Your Business Troubled?  It is a sad fact that many small business owners face problems in their businesses. The Goal of 12Faces is to help you resolve those problems and put you on the path to success. Our Turnaround90 (T90) Course is designed around a 90 day GamePlan.  But this special edition […]

Use StrategyTrees to Visualize Effective Strategic Planning

Every type of Enterprise faces the need to develop a Strategy and then implement it.  12Faces has been doing this in its own businesses for many years and we have developed a very practical approach which we share with you here. This is a blue belt article.

C4.0 Troubled Business: Introduction to Turnaround90 (T90)

Are You or Your Business Troubled?  It is a sad fact that many enterprises, both large and small, hit tough times.A troubled business often doesn’t survive If you are experiencing financially troubled times, this Campaign is designed to help by:(1) Rapidly stabilising your business to reduce further damage and then(2) Demonstrating the next steps to […]

Developing and Executing a Business Plan

Do You Really Need a Business Plan, You Ask? Every business leader must take control of the design and implementation of the direction for their business. Developing a Business Plan is the first crucial step toward this.   If are you selling your business, a different type of Plan is important to ensure you get the […]

Business Plans: Why is it Important?

Business Plans: Why Construct a Plan Why is a business plan important? No matter what stage of life your business is at, you need a clear direction for you and your staff. Business plans are undertaken for many reasons. Growth, stabilisation, exit strategy are some. Do You Have a Comprehensive Strategy For Your Business? Begin […]

How Thinking Ahead Leads to Profitable Business Exit Sale

At some point down the track, you will most likely find yourself with a successful business that you want to sell or pass to another.  These exits can be planned or unplanned.  Either way, it is best to be ready to exit. It is quite likely that the value of your business, when you sell it, will […]

C2.0 Business Optimisation in 100 Days (Optimise100)

What is Business Optimisation 100? Over time, your business will have accumulated wasteful habits, pricing and costs that will act as a drag on its Profitability; just like barnacles slow down a boat!  Your goal is Sustainable Business Growth so it makes perfect sense to scrape off these “barnacles” rather than waste time and money dragging […]

Business Disruption: Industry Wide

Is Your Business Facing Industry Wide Disruption? Business disruption can come from many avenues. In particular, industry wide disruption can be due to competitors, product disruption and sales cycles. The links below will assist with determining which area to focus on and how to manage it. Learn How to Profitably Construct an Exit Sale If […]

Work Life Balance Strategies

Are You Struggling With Your Work Life Balance By updating your leadership and management skills and implementing work life balance strategies you will be amazed at the outcomes. Learn how to focus on the important issues. Then outsource those that do not justify the time you are spending on them. Leadership and Management Skills Are […]

How to Protect the Wealth your Business Generates

Your business is likely to represent a big part of your personal wealth.  Learn how to protect the wealth your business generates. Getting your wealth together is a lifetime of work so the last thing you want to happen is to lose it because of some foolish decision or unexpected event.  Yellow Belt