by Admin | Jan 15, 2026 | Becoming Bankable, SMB Leadership, Strategy Planning
At Strategic Thinktank Inc., we counsel business owners on maintaining strong relationships with their financial institutions and lending partners. Not transactional connections. Real partnerships. Now is the ideal time to initiate or deepen these conversations. Why...
by Admin | Jan 1, 2026 | Becoming Bankable, SMB Leadership, Strategy Planning
In Part 1 of this series, we explored the operational pressures shaping small business decisions as we move into 2026. This week, we look ahead to the strategic priorities business owners are putting in place to drive growth over the next five years. These decisions...
by Admin | Dec 18, 2025 | Becoming Bankable, Business Strategy, SMB Leadership
Last week, we introduced a Priority Matrix outlining seven areas that matter most for strong performance and bankability in 2026. This week, we shift from planning to the real-world pressures owners are navigating every day. Rising costs, supply chain challenges, and...
by Admin | Dec 11, 2025 | Becoming Bankable, Business Strategy, Profitability, SMB Leadership, Strategy Planning
As we wrap up 2025, many small business owners are taking a moment to ask a simple but important question: What should I be paying attention to in 2026? The past year brought shifting conditions, and several key themes have emerged from recent small business data...
by Admin | Dec 4, 2025 | Business Strategy, SMB Leadership
As you finalize your 2026 business plan, federal contracting deserves consideration. According to the US Chamber of Commerce, in 2024, 65,500 small businesses across all 50 states earned $155 billion in annual federal contract revenue. This is an active market...
