I have just returned from the Leicester Business Event 2009 held once again at the Walkers Stadium. I must say that I was impressed by the number of people who took the time to attend the event. The deepest days of the recession maybe behind us, but there are still hard times ahead for many. That is why it was refreshing to see so many people networking and to hear once again talk of growth. What was equally refreshing was the number of new faces in attendance, young SME’s and start-ups busily taking notes and absorbing the advice and information that was on offer.

All the people that I spoke to, recognised the need for a clear strategy, that addresses the changed world that we now live in. This is something that has become a recurring theme of mine for those of you who follow this blog. If you have not already begun the process we at Balmoral Strategy Development encourage you all to do so as soon as possible or run the risk of being left behind.

As usual all comments welcome - Stephen Coe, Director Balmoral Strategy Development Ltd