Why Every Business Owner Needs a Strategy for 2026 (And How to Build One That Works)

13th October 2025 / , / Sally Marshall / No Comments

As we approach 2026, the business landscape is evolving faster than ever. From shifting consumer behaviours to emerging technologies and economic uncertainty, business owners are facing more complexity—and more opportunity—than ever before.

If you’re running a small business and feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to grow in the year ahead, you’re not alone. The truth is, having a clear business strategy for 2026 isn’t optional—it’s essential.

Why Strategy Matters More Than Ever

Without a strategy, it’s easy to fall into reactive mode—chasing trends, putting out fires, and working harder without seeing real results. A well-defined strategy helps you:

  • Set clear goals and priorities
  • Focus your time and resources on what matters
  • Make confident decisions
  • Drive consistent growth and sales

Whether you’re launching a new offer, scaling your team, or pivoting your business model, a strategy gives you the roadmap to get there.

Common Challenges Business Owners Face

Many entrepreneurs know they need a strategy but struggle with:

  • Lack of clarity: Not sure what to focus on or how to prioritise
  • Overwhelm: Too many ideas, not enough execution
  • Inconsistent sales: No reliable system for attracting and converting customers
  • Burnout: Working long hours without seeing the results

That’s where personalised support can make all the difference.

Introducing the 1-2-1 Business Strategy Programme

To help business owners like you build a powerful plan for 2026, I’ve created the 1-2-1 Business Strategy Programme—a limited-time opportunity to work directly with me to:

✅ Define your vision and goals for the year ahead
✅ Build a strategy tailored to your business model
✅ Create a step-by-step action plan you’ll actually follow
✅ Start generating consistent, predictable sales

This isn’t a course or group programme—it’s a personalised experience designed to give you clarity, confidence, and results.

Limited Spots Available

To keep this experience high-impact and hands-on, I’m only opening a few spots—and they’re filling fast.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start growing, now’s the time to take action.

Click here to learn more and apply


Or email me directly with ‘STRATEGY’ to get started.

Let’s make 2026 the year your business finally works for you.

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With a background in the House of Commons working on strategy, planning and performance, I love to mentor small business and help them to grow. Having a strategy gives you a road map to work to and monitor your performance against - just like the big corporates do. I work with businesses to create a business plan so that they know exactly what they are offering and to who -and measure the results that they are getting. Once you know what works, and what doesn't, you can make changes accordingly or do more of the same to build your business. I also publish a business magazine, Steer Your Business, to help share information and promote each other. I call it "networking in print" You can find my books on Amazon - Delegate to Elevate and Know Your Numbers https://amzn.to/4o860FH

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