The Twelve Days of Business

"Here are twelve practical lessons that I've learnt from working with small business leaders across many different sectors and our community of expert business school members. Resilience as a growth strategy Imagine a business that is not only equipped to withstand economic disruption, but which can also rapidly adapt to changing market conditions and seize new opportunities. The most resilient SMEs that I have worked with do exactly that - facing down uncertainty while maintaining a competitive edge."

"This includes setting a strategy for growth and innovation that embeds agility, leading with purpose and bringing the team onboard with you through changes. A key part of the Help to Grow: Management Course is understanding that new challenges are more than just obstacles to overcome, rather opportunities to learn, innovate and build momentum for long-term success."

"Louise Morgan, founder and director of TMPR and Help to Grow: Management alumni, says: "For me personally, imposter syndrome is a deep-rooted feeling that my company has been built on luck rather than by design. Our growth doesn't feel earned - it feels accidental. The key for small business leaders is to be able to identify this challenge in themselves"

Small businesses benefit from resilience-focused growth that combines adaptability, strategic planning, and purposeful leadership. Embedding agility in growth and innovation strategies allows rapid response to market changes and opens opportunities for expansion. Bringing teams onboard and treating challenges as learning opportunities builds momentum and long-term success. Confidence is crucial; imposter syndrome can stall progress, so building knowledge and a supportive network strengthens leadership self-belief. Practical, experience-based lessons emphasize learning from disruption, leading with purpose, and developing systems and culture that sustain continuous improvement and seizable opportunities. Leaders should reflect on their role and adopt tactical changes to ensure future stability and growth.

Read at Business Matters