It’s now time to turn the page on 2009 and focus on the year ahead: 2010, year of the Tiger. In Chinese tradition, the Tiger is smart, determined and socially oriented. It doesn’t mind a challenge and is thrilled to be in new places.

So with this in mind, the start of the new year is a great time to review your business plan and explore areas of growth for 2010. One way to do this is by bringing your team together and looking at what is called a ‘blue ocean’ strategy.

Explore the blue ocean

The Ansoff growth matrix (below) is a More >