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Are You Trying to Win a Market or Create One?

Are You Trying to Win a Market or Create One?

Are You Trying to Win a Market or Create One?Sarah Williams
Published on: 18/09/2026

Are you competing for existing demand, or trying to create demand that doesn’t exist yet? Using the unexpected example of a motorised unicycle, this article explores the difference between capturing an existing market and creating a new one. It looks

Every Strategy Carries Risk

Every Strategy Carries Risk

Every Strategy Carries RiskSarah Williams
Published on: 16/09/2026

Strategy isn’t about eliminating risk. It’s about making deliberate choices, understanding the risks, mitigating what you can, and deciding what you’re prepared to accept.

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The Three Things Every Business Needs

The Three Things Every Business Needs

The Three Things Every Business NeedsSarah Williams
Published on: 15/09/2026

What makes a business truly successful? Strip away the complexity, and it comes down to three things: problem, position, and profit. Discover how aligning all three creates a stronger, more sustainable business.

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How Greg Donaldson Contracting Built a High-Performing Civil Construction Business

How Greg Donaldson Contracting Built a High-Performing Civil Construction Business

How Greg Donaldson Contracting Built a High-Performing Civil Construction Business Sarah Williams
Published on: 02/08/2026

Discover how Greg Donaldson Contracting grew from a family-owned earthmoving business into one of Canterbury's leading civil contractors by investing in capability before opportunity, a strategy that earned the company top honors at the 2026 ANZ Busi

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