Kick Starting 2026
By: Sid Meadows Published on: 12/12/2025New Blog Post DescriptionAs the calendar flips to a new year, there’s something powerful about the word start. A clean slate. A fresh opportunity. A moment to set intention before momentum takes over. 2025 may have been a year of growth, challenge, or even recalibration for you and your business. Whatever it brought, it’s behind you now, and 2026 is waiting to be built with purpose. The best part? You don’t have to wait until January to get started. The work begins now.
Dear Founders, You Don’t Have to Do It All
By: Sid Meadows Published on: 18/11/2025For many small businesses and manufacturers, the last three months of the year are the biggest revenue push. This is where strategy and execution connect for a win or the alternative, a crash and burn. When sales and marketing move in sync, you build undeniable momentum. When they don’t, opportunities slip away and all of your effort is wasted. That’s why this is the perfect time to double down on alignment. Tighten your message, sharpen your tools and drive the results you need to carry you
You’re Not Alone: Why Peer Groups Work (Especially in Furniture Manufacturing)
By: Sid Meadows Published on: 09/07/2025Running a manufacturing business can feel like you’re building a rocket ship in a vacuum. You’re expected to know everything, solve everything, and scale everything, often alone. That isolation is exactly what we set out to solve with The Collaborative Network. In this blog, we’re unpacking why peer groups matter more than ever, especially for small business manufacturers in the furniture industry, and how the right group can become a powerful catalyst for growth, clarity, and connection.
The Future Is Collaborative: Why We Built This Community and What’s Next
By: Sid Meadows Published on: 22/05/2025New Blog Post Description
