In This Issue:
It's Simple - Focus for Profit
Simplified Strategic Planning Seminars
Strategy Speakers
The Strategy Machine
Strategic Planning Resources


July - Featured Article
It's Simple - Focus for Profit
While most businesses look at their focus and competencies as a "given" for their situation, there are times when greater profits can be found by consciously changing your Strategic Focus. Peter Duncan will examine the case of amazon.com among others, and how they have changed their Strategic Focus to build a profitable and sustainable business.

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July - Seminars
Simplified Strategic Planning for Small to Mid-Sized Companies
Simplified Strategic Planning for Small to Mid-Sized Companies Increase Profits by Over 100%

Let Us Show You How to Achieve Better Results Faster. (Companies Using This Process Average a 122.7% Profit Increase over Four Years.)

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July - Strategy Speakers
Outstanding Speakers for Your Next Event
Results-oriented presentations on strategy topics by entertaining executives who have real world experience in addressing the business challenges of your audience.

A sure hit for your company or association meeting.
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July - Book Review
The Strategy Machine
Are you prepared to adapt your strategies to the constantly changing future? Are you ready for the rate of change to speed up? Larry Downes' new book contains great conceptual tools for thinking about ways to re-invent your business in the face of the technological and globalization revolutions.

Read the review...
 
July - Strategic Planning Resources
Visit CSSP for complete resources for all your strategic planning needs.
Use the links below.
Archive of articles
Frequently asked questions about strategic planning
Our best-selling book, Simplified Strategic Planning - for Busy People Who Want Results Fast!
Strategic management self-assessment
In-house workshops
Dynamic strategy presentations
Strategy consulting services
For associations
For educational institutions
 

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