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Lessons Small Businesses Can Take from the Fall of Big Lots

Strategic Horizons Consulting, Kenneth Collins

Lessons Small Businesses Can Take from the Fall of Big Lots

Current Big Lots Situation In late 2024, Big Lots — once a familiar name in discount retail — filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after years of declining sales and mounting debt. At its peak, the chain h...

Business Strategy Exit Strategy Financial Health Lessons from Big Brands Retail Insights Small Business Tips

Sep 17, 2025

Co-Marketing Done Right: How to Win Together Without Competing

Strategic Horizons Consulting, Kenneth Collins

Co-Marketing Done Right: How to Win Together Without Competing

When two businesses team up, magic can happen – but only if the strategy is right. Co-marketing is one of the most effective (and most underutilized) ways to grow your audience, increase brand trust, ...

Growth Strategy Marketing Strategy Networking Small Business Tips Strategic Partnerships

Aug 22, 2025

How to Streamline Your Business Without Losing Your Mind

Strategic Horizons Consulting, Kenneth Collins

How to Streamline Your Business Without Losing Your Mind

Let’s be honest—most small business owners are juggling way too much. You’re the visionary, the firefighter, the bookkeeper, the sales rep… and somehow also the IT support. And when things go wrong, i...

Automation Business Systems Operational Efficiency Process Mapping Small Business Tips Workflow Optimization

Jul 23, 2025

Is Your Product Still What the Market Wants? How to Stay Relevant and Keep Customers Coming Back

Strategic Horizons Consulting, Kenneth Collins

Is Your Product Still What the Market Wants? How to Stay Relevant and Keep Customers Coming Back

Business isn’t static – and neither are your customers. What they needed (or loved) six months ago might not be cutting it today. If you’re still offering the same thing in the same way without checki...

Business Strategy Customer Retention Product Development Profit Growth Small Business Tips

Jul 14, 2025

Why Cash Flow Is More Important Than Profit (And What to Do About It)

Strategic Horizons Consulting, Kenneth Collins

Why Cash Flow Is More Important Than Profit (And What to Do About It)

You could be profitable on paper and still go broke. It sounds harsh, but it happens to businesses every day. Why? Because profit doesn’t pay the bills— cash flow does . Too many small business owners...

Business Operations Business Strategy Cash Flow Financial Strategy Profitability Small Business Tips

Jul 11, 2025

Why Your Sales Funnel Isn’t Working (and How to Fix It)

Strategic Horizons Consulting, Kenneth Collins

Why Your Sales Funnel Isn’t Working (and How to Fix It)

You’re getting traffic. People are clicking. Some are even sticking around. But actual sales? They’re flat, inconsistent, or downright disappointing. Sound familiar? This is the classic sign of a brok...

Conversion Rate Customer Journey Lead Nurturing Sales Funnel Sales Strategy Small Business Tips

Jun 30, 2025