Stop Guessing, Start Growing: Strategic Planning for SMEs

26 JUNE 2025

Brisbane Business Hub, Queen Street, Brisbane City QLD, Australia

The workshop is designed to help small and medium business owners understand the value of having a clear business strategy and how to build one that’s practical, achievable, and tailored to their circumstances. This session will show them how to take control, plan ahead, and make better long-term decisions. The workshop will cover the purpose and benefits of strategic planning, a step-by-step approach to creating a strategy, and the common pitfalls to avoid. It’s designed to be interactive and grounded in real-world experience.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • A clear understanding of why a business strategy matters, even for small, busy businesses.
  • A practical framework to start developing and implementing their own business strategy.
  • Insight into common mistakes business owners make when trying to plan or grow, and how to avoid them.

Are you a small to medium-sized business owner, hands-on in daily operations, and feeling like you lack the time or clarity to plan for the future? This session is perfect for you! Whether you want to grow your business, improve decision-making, or gain more control but aren't sure where to start with strategy, this workshop will help. It's ideal for both established businesses and those in the early stages looking to set a solid foundation. Join us and take the first step towards a more strategic future!

PRESENTERS

Ray Morgan, Business Advisor, Prime Strategies Group

Ray is a seasoned senior executive with over three decades of experience in developing and implementing successful strategies, assessing organisational well-being, and instigating transformative changes for ongoing improvement. Throughout his diverse career, Ray has adeptly navigated various business functions, revitalising struggling enterprises to meet both company and client objectives. His coaching style is marked by motivation, effective communication, sound decision making, problem solving acumen, and strong interpersonal skills, all underpinned by a results driven mindset.

Notably, he has also successfully managed two of his own businesses, a recruitment venture and an online retail operation and now works full time helping SME owners create and grow successful enterprises.

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