Our Story
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
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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Our News And Events
Policy and Cost Uncertainty Is Replacing Inflation as the Key Planning Challenge for Small Businesses
Inflation remains part of the operating reality for small businesses. A significant share of owners continue to raise prices and compensation. What has changed is how those pressures are influencing decisions.
Coach vs. Consultant: Understanding What Your Business Actually Needs in 2026
The key is assessing honestly: What specific challenges are you facing right now? What capabilities do you want to strengthen? Once you understand both, you can build the right support structure.
Relationship-Building Conversations: Why Your Lending Partner Matters in 2026
Lenders are professionals with expertise, capital, and the responsibility to deploy it wisely. When they understand your business deeply (strategy, market position, objectives), they counsel you strategically on capital timing, rates, and loan structure.
