by Admin | Mar 5, 2026 | SMB Leadership, Strategy Planning
For several years, small business owners have consistently emphasized that hiring remains difficult. Even as economic conditions shift and wage pressures fluctuate, finding the right talent remains a persistent challenge. Recent research from the Wharton School, in...
by Admin | Jan 29, 2026 | Business Strategy, Economic Insight, SMB Leadership, Strategy Planning
As 2026 begins, the pressure shaping small business decisions is changing. Inflation dominated conversations for much of the last two years. Pricing pressure has not disappeared, but it is no longer the issue driving most planning decisions. More business owners are...
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 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 | Nov 27, 2025 | Business Strategy, SMB Leadership, Strategy Planning
From December 2024 to October 2025, small business owners demonstrated a disciplined approach to capital allocation strategy despite dramatic shifts in sales expectations. The percentage of owners expecting sales to rise dropped from 22% to 6% — a 73% decline in sales...
