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Welcome to Strategic Thinktank
Founded in 1994, Strategic Thinktank, Inc. is a small business advisory consultancy offering practical and results-driven strategic solutions to small and mid-sized (SMB) businesses.
Our consulting practice is located in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
We have over 25 years’ experience counseling, mentoring and coaching startups, and growing small and mid-sized businesses.
Testimonials
What People are Saying
Ara Topouzian
Lola shoots from the hip when working with the small business community. An expert in identifying the issues that keep business owners awake at night. I can always count on Lola for her straight forward and sound advice not only to me as an economic developer, but as a business professional. Everyone should have a Lola in their lives! She is simply one of the best.
Ms. Nancy Marshall
, Aluminum Supply Company
Lola has been a tremendous resource for our Corporation and for me personally. We have used her on several occasions through the Small Business Development Center. She has assisted us with all processes of our day to day business. We will continue to rely on her expertise to help us grow!
Dr. Diana Wong
, OD, & Entrepreneurship at Eastern Mich U; CEO & President, Sensei Change Associates, LLC
Lola provides a unique portfolio of talent to solve problems in challenging business situations. She has a clear understanding of priorities when situations make it difficult for others to move forward. Based on a variety of challenges, I witness how Lola engages others to collaborate and solve problems in a positive manner. Lola moves through our world with a high level of graciousness that supports her ability to build high quality relations, develop others, and help unravel bureaucracy.
E Hudson
, Nubian Computing Technology Innovators
Professional, thorough, pleasant, candid, helpful, encouraging, knowledgeable, wise, empathetic, flexible, process-oriented, communicative, idealistic, creative, clever and savvy are all the terms which describe my experience as a result of the services that Lola offered my business.
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2026 Small Business Priorities You Should Focus On
As we wrap up 2025, many business owners are asking what to focus on next year. Recent data from sources such as NFIB and the Federal Reserve highlight key themes shaping the 2026 small business priorities. This post breaks them down and includes a free planning matrix and checklist.
Federal Contracting 2026: Small Business Planning Strategy
Successful contractors typically maintain financial systems robust enough to demonstrate creditworthiness. They build staffing capacity to execute government work while maintaining existing commitments. They maintain working capital reserves to bridge payment cycles, which can extend beyond standard timelines despite government assurances.
Owner Discipline: The Strategic Capital Allocation Decision
When sales expectations weaken, business owners don’t respond by borrowing for expansion. They reassess. They evaluate the best near-term use of available funds, whether from cash flow, available credit, or policy incentives. Furthermore, they prioritize operational resilience over growth bets.
