A Conversation with The Six Minute Strategist

Do you understand the meaning of Acquisition Rationale?

jbdcolley@aol.com (John Colley) — Fri, 18 May 2012 04:03:40 PDT

In this Conversation, I set out a simple six step framework for understanding Acquisition Rationale. This covers Ability, Resources and the Four Steps of Intent - Strategy, Sector, Scale and Stage of Development. You can find this also in a blog post at the Six Minute Strategist at http://jbdcolley.com

Do you Understand Digital Marketing? You will Now!

jbdcolley@aol.com (John Colley) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:52:30 PDT

In this Conversation, I am delighted to introduce you to Damien Ryan, the Managing Partner of Mediaventura, the Digital Media Corporate Finance Advisors. At the recent book launch of the 2nd Edition of Understanding Digital Media, Damien took to the stage and, apart from one Irish Joke, shared some very pertinent comments on the future of Digital Marketing which I am delighted to be able to share with you.

Six Simple Strategic Steps to the Profit Formula

jbdcolley@aol.com (John Colley) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:59:53 PDT

This conversation discusses how to derive a Profit Formula for your business by understanding and managing the variables which contribute to profits. I do this by literally turning the Profit and Loss Account on its head. Come and join the Conversation at my Blog at http://jbdcolley.com

An Interview with Oliver Page Founder of Nutkase Accessories

jbdcolley@aol.com (John Colley) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:30:21 PDT

In this Conversation I interview Oliver Page, founder of Nutkase Accessories for iPad and iPhone. Oliver founded the company while in High School and has taken a year out before going to College to develop his business. You can find his site at www.mynutkase.com, his Facebook fanpage at https://www.facebook.com/nutkaseaccessories and you can email him at nutkaseproducts@gmail.com. Oliver is @nutkaseforipad on Twitter and his website is http://www.mynutkase.com/. Listen out for how to get a 20% discount! (Hint - you will need to know where to find him!)

Interview with Mike Soutar, CEO at Shortlist Media

jbdcolley@aol.com (John Colley) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 02:57:53 PDT

In this stimulating Conversation, Mike Soutar, CEO and Co-Founder of Shortlist Media shares with us his experiences in starting a new magazine in the UK at a time when print circulations are declining and how he and his team made a success of this startup.

Six Simple Strategic Steps to SME Success - The Second Three Steps

jbdcolley@aol.com (John Colley) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:42:07 PDT

This conversation concludes my introduction to my Six Simple Strategic Steps to SME Success by taking you through Steps Four, Five and Six. These are Capital Raising, Acquisitions and Exit. Please come and learn more from my website The Six Minute Strategist Blog at http://jbdcolley.com

Six Simple Strategic Steps to SME Success - Taking the First Three Steps

jbdcolley@aol.com (John Colley) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:24:03 PDT

In this Conversation, I introduce the first three of the Six Simple Strategic Steps to you. These are Business Appreciation, Optimisation and Engagement. Have a listen, hopefully this is relevant to your business and will help you.

Six Simple Strategic Steps to SME Success - An Introduction

jbdcolley@aol.com (John Colley) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:31:02 PDT

In this Conversation, I introduce you to my Six Simple Strategic Steps to SME Success. A programme I have designed to help businesses be more successful

A Conversation with Gareth Hughes CEO Crave Interactive

jbdcolley@aol.com (John Colley) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:01:26 PDT

In this Conversation, Gareth Hughes, CEO of eMenus Solutions producer, Crave Interactive, discusses his company, its solutions and some of the challenges he has faced and the opportunity for his business going forward

What is a Small Business Social Media Strategy Part 1

jbdcolley@aol.com (John Colley) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:48:43 PST

In this Conversation I discuss what is meant by a Small Business Social Media Strategy and over 4 episodes I will discuss this using the Six Minute Strategist Methodology.

Why Profit does not equal Cash

jbdcolley@aol.com (John Colley) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:23:41 PST

In this Conversation, I discuss the difference between Profit and Cash. This distinction is critical but understanding involves charting the relationship between the Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.

Tim Forrest interviews John Colley, the Six Minute Strategist

jbdcolley@aol.com (John Colley) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:25:34 PST

I have been fortunate recently to work with Tim Forrest, a food industry consultant to company leaders, governments and institutions worldwide. He kindly invited me to do an interview for his podcast and this is it. You can find out more about Tim at his website at http://www.timforrest.com

36 Questions to Ask your Small Company Bank Manager

jbdcolley@aol.com (John Colley) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:44:22 PST

In this conversation, I am trying to provide some discussional ammunition for you to challenge your current business bank manager on his organisation's attitude to providing capital to your business. And if you don't like what you hear back, go and speak now with his competitors.

Credit Agencies - the Major Customer you have never spoken to

jbdcolley@aol.com (John Colley) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:10:16 PST

In this Conversation, I try to highlight how important a company's credit score can be. Unless Credit Agencies have enough relevant information, they may miscalculate or err on the downside. I point out some pitfalls and how to avoid them.

The Scarcity of Capital for Small Business Part 2

jbdcolley@aol.com (John Colley) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:03:57 PST

In this Conversation, I discuss some ways that small business can gain access to debt and equity from sources other than Banks and the role the internet is playing in this. I also, again, highlight the importance of the Lean StartUp model, proposed by Eric Ries, to reduce the amount of capital required in the first place.