BEAM CollaborativeKeeping Local Businesses Local

BEAM Tools · A little room to experiment

Try it here.
Think differently out there.

Some questions are easier to explore when you can see what changes. Step into a situation, try a different approach, and leave with a useful next step.

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A business owner and team member discussing responsibilities at work
The Spare Key · Owner experimentOut of office. Now what?

For owners · Three situations to explore

Could you take a week away?

An owner is away. Payroll, customers, and decisions cannot wait. Try a handoff and see what changes.

Try a week away
A bakery owner showing a prospective buyer the staff schedule and daily checklist
Know Before You Own · Buyer experimentYour name on the door. Your day on the line.

For buyers · Three situations to explore

Try on business ownership

Step into a working day, introduce a few surprises, and explore what the owner really takes on.

Step into the owner’s day

For organizations

Business continuity check

Spot gaps in what your team knows about critical suppliers and continuity plans.

Explore business continuity