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Northfield Advisory — p2

How to Build a Business Plan People Actually Read

Date:2026-10-28Author:anliadminCategory:StrategyComment:0

A business plan is useful only if it is used. The most effective ones we have seen fit on a few pages, lead with the customer, and make a handful of assumptions explicit so they can be tested. Start with who you serve and the ...

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Northfield Advisory — p3

Pricing Without Guesswork: A Simple Framework

Date:2026-10-22Author:anliadminCategory:OperationsComment:0

Many small companies set prices by copying competitors or adding a margin to costs. Both approaches ignore the most important input: the value customers receive. Begin by listing the outcomes your product delivers and what tho...

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Northfield Advisory — p4

Why Customer Interviews Beat Surveys

Date:2026-10-16Author:anliadminCategory:OperationsComment:0

Surveys are quick, but they tell you what people click, not why they behave the way they do. A short conversation reveals context that no multiple-choice question can capture. Aim for ten interviews. Ask about the last time th...

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Northfield Advisory — p5

Hiring Your First Operations Manager

Date:2026-10-10Author:anliadminCategory:LeadershipComment:0

There comes a point when the founder can no longer be the glue that holds everything together. That is usually the moment to hire someone who loves systems, follow-through and quiet problem solving. Look for a person who has b...

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Northfield Advisory — p6

A Year-End Checklist for Small Teams

Date:2026-10-04Author:anliadminCategory:LeadershipComment:0

The end of the year is a natural time to pause. Review what worked, what did not, and which commitments are worth carrying forward. Close the books early, archive old projects, thank customers personally, and write down three ...

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