<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[B2B Frameworks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best source of tools and frameworks for business strategies]]></description><link>https://www.b2bframeworks.com/the-library</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:17:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.b2bframeworks.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Five Effective Frameworks to Boost Your Profitability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Profitability is the lifeblood of any business. Without it, growth stalls, opportunities shrink, and sustainability becomes a challenge. Many companies struggle to find clear, actionable ways to improve their bottom line. The good news is that there are simple frameworks that can guide decision-making and help increase profits in a structured way. This post explores five practical frameworks that businesses of all sizes can use to boost profitability.]]></description><link>https://www.b2bframeworks.com/single-post/five-effective-frameworks-to-boost-your-profitability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2fa7dd963b3c1436eb3d02</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:23:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4da75c36eb6241edacee85d75a83fd0b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>paulhague</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Business Framework Should You Use? Start With Your Goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[While there is no single framework that is right for every situation, two stand out as excellent starting points. The SWOT Analysis is widely regarded as the most fundamental tool for understanding a business's current position, while the Business Model Canvas is often considered the best framework for mapping and understanding an entire business model. However, the most effective framework is always the one that helps answer the specific question you are trying to solve. Start with your goal.]]></description><link>https://www.b2bframeworks.com/single-post/which-business-framework-should-you-use-start-with-your-goal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a201edf345fdf6c4250e6b7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:38:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5305a10a90284897ab9331d052d5ae97~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>paulhague</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Four Silent Killers of Great Companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a large company collapses, there is rarely a single cause. Failure is usually the result of several weaknesses building over time — strategic blind spots, cultural drift, poor decisions, or an inability to adapt. Across many of the business frameworks discussed on this site, four recurring dangers appear again and again. These are not always the direct causes of failure, but they act as accelerants, magnifying every other mistake a company makes.]]></description><link>https://www.b2bframeworks.com/single-post/the-four-silent-killers-of-great-companies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b06bfdf43effc8ce4832b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:48:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86ffd1_1a576b59f1f541eb815c4dbf9fb5fcd1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_662,h_477,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>paulhague</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Recipe for Exceptional Customer Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[A chef has a recipe for a great meal—tried, tested, and reliably satisfying. In much the same way, those of us crafting outstanding customer experiences need a formula that works across every interaction.  Here’s ours:]]></description><link>https://www.b2bframeworks.com/single-post/the-recipe-for-exceptional-customer-experience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f75829edf5696920d73e4b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:25:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_501b18d791cf48348e966c249faf65dd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>paulhague</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Stretch Goal Trap: Why Pushing Harder Doesn’t Always Deliver More]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than ever, I notice leaders and managers announcing huge stretch goals that seem unlikely to be achieved. Elon Musk is a past master at this, frequently setting his teams massive targets that are missed — and yet, even when missed, the performance is often impressive.]]></description><link>https://www.b2bframeworks.com/single-post/the-stretch-goal-trap-why-pushing-harder-doesn-t-always-deliver-more</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e64fbc0c8d230c9e95777f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86ffd1_86f64ff68e4e4372a445a87809289543~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_431,h_283,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>paulhague</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Basics: Unpacking Kotler’s Five Levels of a Product]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we think about a product, we usually think about the thing itself. If you buy a car, you think about the engine, the wheels, and the steering wheel. If you book a flight, you think about the ticket and the destination. But if that’s all there was to it, why do we choose one brand over another?]]></description><link>https://www.b2bframeworks.com/single-post/beyond-the-basics-unpacking-kotler-s-five-levels-of-a-product</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c3a914a0626dd1900954a9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:30:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86ffd1_b3822d0db4b7460eae8f0d5b8a8ee9c9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_859,h_521,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>paulhague</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changing Behaviour: The Real Job of Marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[At its core, marketing is about one thing: changing behaviour.

 

Every campaign, advert, and promotion ultimately tries to persuade someone to do something. Most often that “something” is to buy a product or service. But the first purchase is only the beginning. The real success comes when customers return and buy again, turning a one-off action into a habit.]]></description><link>https://www.b2bframeworks.com/single-post/changing-behaviour-the-real-job-of-marketing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69afff26a547e1dd3d7c8d07</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:29:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86ffd1_277f2f9421e9494a8b2a3b407116d376~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_685,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>paulhague</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visibility: The Overlooked Foundation of Small Business Marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[It often amazes me how many managers in large corporations seem blind to the obvious. The starting point of any marketing programme is to make your product visible. Traditionally, in large consumer companies, this involves advertising in mass media and, increasingly nowadays, on social media. ]]></description><link>https://www.b2bframeworks.com/single-post/visibility-the-overlooked-foundation-of-small-business-marketing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699c245f9b838a9bc87459ff</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:12:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86ffd1_01f703555ec0440d97161dadf7407e65~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>paulhague</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Master the Fundamentals: Why 10 Frameworks Are Enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[I wrote the first edition of The Business Models Handbook more than five years ago. It was based on 25 frameworks that I frequently used and valued in my job as a market researcher. As a market researcher,]]></description><link>https://www.b2bframeworks.com/single-post/master-the-fundamentals-why-10-frameworks-are-enough</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69946eeea8ff0d3b097f78db</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 03:55:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86ffd1_728d8796d91845e49ee5743213442070~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_707,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>paulhague</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 6-Step Framework to Build a Winning Marketing Strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developing a business or marketing strategy can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re launching a new product, entering a new market, or defending your current position, a structured approach can turn strategy from a daunting task into a clear, actionable plan.]]></description><link>https://www.b2bframeworks.com/single-post/the-6-step-framework-to-build-a-winning-marketing-strategy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696f653c8979dee6278f24fe</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:26:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_03d6779dc44b47a4bd38128f432d0c46~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>paulhague</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Bottom Line: Why Purpose Should Be Your North Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simply put, "purpose" is your company’s north star. It’s the answer to: What value do we create in the world? It encompasses your mission and values, guiding every decision, from product development to customer service to your social media voice.]]></description><link>https://www.b2bframeworks.com/single-post/beyond-the-bottom-line-why-purpose-should-be-your-north-star</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696e14ee3d420427946f4762</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:34:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6a4f53773331766b756a55~mv2_d_5184_3456_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>paulhague</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building a Strong Brand: Essential Steps to Make Your Mark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creating a powerful brand is more than just designing a logo or choosing a catchy name. It is about shaping how people perceive your business, what they feel when they interact with it, and how you stand out in a crowded market. A strong brand builds trust, attracts loyal customers, and drives long-term success. ]]></description><link>https://www.b2bframeworks.com/single-post/building-a-strong-brand-essential-steps-to-make-your-mark</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69579b3aac028de755722e4f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:20:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86ffd1_14b84aba865444e49dcf8733a012f513~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>paulhague</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Strategy to Execution: Where Your 2026 Plan Will Crumble (And How to Fix It)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year starts with the same script. Leadership rallies around glossy strategy decks, sets bold goals, and leaves the room convinced: this year will be different. Then Q1 ends. And the drift begins.]]></description><link>https://www.b2bframeworks.com/single-post/from-strategy-to-execution-where-your-2026-plan-will-crumble-and-how-to-fix-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6944016ca79f8c9ba2af0e33</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 03:38:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86ffd1_76c7019b28384f50a629329ee4d4cc70~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>paulhague</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 95/5 Rule in Marketing: Why Most of Your Audience Isn’t Ready to Buy (And What to Do About It)]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re a marketer, here’s a humbling truth: at any given moment, the vast majority of people you’re trying to reach aren’t thinking about buying what you sell.]]></description><link>https://www.b2bframeworks.com/single-post/the-95-5-rule-in-marketing-why-most-of-your-audience-isn-t-ready-to-buy-and-what-to-do-about-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69384504122b31d338b43ee0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86ffd1_5e2fb921b6aa4beba4f1411386839c22~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_170,h_242,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>paulhague</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the 10-Foot Rule: Is Over-Scripting Killing Customer Experience?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a dedicated advocate for business frameworks, you might find my scepticism towards the famous "10-4 Rule" a little unusual. After all, frameworks are meant to create consistency and excellence. But what works on paper doesn't always translate perfectly to the nuanced world of human interaction.]]></description><link>https://www.b2bframeworks.com/single-post/beyond-the-10-foot-rule-is-over-scripting-killing-customer-experience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6922e43664d3b7d3c7c4f9b2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 02:49:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_19ec166efde44fb8b5aa4591a4ea3107~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>paulhague</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Real Secret to Scaling: From Home Cook to Head Chef (and Beyond)]]></title><description><![CDATA[I recently watched an old episode of Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. The story centred on a restaurant started by an ex-boxer who’d won £700,000 on the pools. Like many of Ramsay’s culinary catastrophes, there were multiple problems—but the one that stood out to me is something we often see in business: the challenge of scaling up]]></description><link>https://www.b2bframeworks.com/single-post/the-real-secret-to-scaling-from-home-cook-to-head-chef-and-beyond</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690ccf49aa0a315edf6fb230</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:47:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86ffd1_9c05dd2b48c4427e8453a33b264172b1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_741,h_593,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>paulhague</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ultimate Guide to Longevity Frameworks: A Strategic Approach to a Longer, Healthier Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the world of business, a framework provides the structure needed to achieve complex goals. Why should our approach to health and longevity be any different?]]></description><link>https://www.b2bframeworks.com/single-post/the-ultimate-guide-to-longevity-frameworks-a-strategic-approach-to-a-longer-healthier-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e3892f2849e99ade0d16ed</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 01:24:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_c7a41b8e3ebc4343b89fc4eec5c6d600~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>paulhague</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Mission Statement: A Practical Guide to Roger Martin's 5-Step Strategy Framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[My previous blog focused on the SWOT framework, one of the most popular frameworks used in businesses for developing a strategy. Not everybody loves that framework. Roger Martin, author of several business books and numerous articles on business, is a well known critic.]]></description><link>https://www.b2bframeworks.com/single-post/beyond-the-mission-statement-a-practical-guide-to-roger-martin-s-5-step-strategy-framework</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d26f8aff6f8e8dc0cc8d88</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:07:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/86ffd1_116a6213ed514c458e8c0f4419765d0f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_417,h_520,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>paulhague</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cut Through the Complexity: Why SWOT Analysis is Your Secret Strategic Weapon]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the world of business strategy, it's easy to get lost in a sea of acronyms and complex models. 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