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Growth then profitability, or vice-versa

Growth First then Profitability, or Vice Versa: Asking the Right Question About Timing

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“Growth first, profitability later.” That’s the mantra of an entire generation of founders. On the flip side, other executives passionately argue: “Profitability first, then we grow.” The truth is, both statements can be completely right. The problem is that they can also prove devastating to a company’s future. The goal isn’t to pick a permanent

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Growth or Profitability

Growth vs. Profitability: Why We Almost Always Frame the Dilemma Wrong

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The growth vs profitability debate is a classic boardroom discussion, and a persistent source of tension. We’re too often left feeling like we have to pick a side, as if one inherently excludes the other. Yet, on the ground, this dilemma is largely a false debate. Beneath this surface-level opposition usually lie two financial blind

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Finance & Strategy

Why Finance and Strategy Need to Speak the Same Language

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In many SMEs, the business owner carries the weight of most strategic decisions. Yet in many companies, strategy and finance operate alongside each other rather than together. Strategy sets the direction. Finance tracks the numbers. The two intersect—but rarely at the moment when decisions are being shaped. This article explains why finance and strategy need

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Testing the clarity of an SME value proposition

SME Value Proposition: 5 Tests to Check Whether Yours Is Clear and Differentiated

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There is a common belief among SME leaders: they assume their value proposition is clear because it feels obvious to them. That is precisely where the trap lies. Clarity is not measured from the inside. It is measured from the outside, in the minds of your prospects, your customers, and the people who may or

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Un ralentissement du développement commercial est un signal

When Business Development Slows Down: Stop Adding, Start Choosing

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A slowdown in business development is a signal. It invites reflection. Yet many SME leaders respond by accelerating their initiatives: launching a new website, increasing their LinkedIn activity, joining another business network, investing in advertising, and so on. These actions may be useful. But they rarely address the first question leaders should ask themselves: Which

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clarté, stratégie, développement commercial

When Expertise Is Not Enough: Why Some SMEs Struggle to Accelerate Their Business Development

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Many SMEs possess genuine expertise. Their teams are highly skilled. Their clients are satisfied. Their know-how is recognized within their industry. Yet their business development often progresses more slowly than expected. They struggle to accelerate their business development. This slowdown is not necessarily linked to the quality of their products or services. More often, it

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Effective Strategies to Navigate Workforce Challenges

Unleashing the Power of People Development: Strategies to Overcome Workforce Challenges

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In a landscape where organizations foresee a significant skills gap, a paradigm shift in talent management is imperative. Rather than just attracting talent, the focus now lies in hiring for potential and prioritizing enterprise-level skill development. The Essence of Effective Talent Development When executed correctly, talent development becomes a unique solution to a common problem.

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