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If your marketing feels scattered, reactive, or simply underwhelming, the Strategy Sprint gives you the clarity you need — fast. In two weeks, we’ll uncover what’s holding you back, sharpen your positioning, and deliver a practical plan you can act on immediately.

When AI gets it wrong: lessons from Deloitte's $440,000 mistake Recently, Deloitte made headlines after refunding part of a $440,000 government contract in Australia. The reason? The report they produced - on automation in welfare compliance - contained AI-generated “hallucinations”: fabricated quotes, citations, and references to academic work that didn’t exist. For one of the world’s leading consulting firms, it was an embarrassing moment and a wake-up call.

Exit readiness: the business strategy evey SME should adopt today. Preparing an SME for exit - whether through a sale, merger, or succession - is ultimately about maximising value, minimising risk, and ensuring the business can thrive independently of its founder. But the principles behind an exit readiness plan aren’t only useful at the point of sale. In fact, they provide a powerful framework for building and running a stronger business at any stage.

How to cut costs without losing productivity. UK SMEs are operating in a tough environment: higher cost of goods, rising wages, supply chain pressures, and energy costs all put strain on margins. For many, the instinctive reaction is to cut costs quickly - but this often risks reducing capacity, staff morale, or customer service.

The UK is home to some of the most dynamic and innovative SMEs. And yet, as the Financial Times recently highlighted, the UK has a “corporate scaling problem.” Too many SMEs with potential to become national or international champions stall at the mid-market stage. For founders and leaders, the key question is: why does scaling prove so difficult for UK SMEs - and what can be done to overcome it?