10 Ways To Make Your Business Unique
1. Largest Selection -One way that you can make your product or service stand out is to offer the largest selection of products, services or programs. Example: Home Depot, E-Bay, Staples, Amazon.com2. Innovative Product -If you have a new product with a patent covering it or a service that others... Read More
Business Plans Keep You On The Success Course
Where would your business be without a proper plan? A business plan sets the direction for the future of the business. It gives the business owner or manager a sense of guidance, listing the goals and objectives of the business from the start.Writing a business plan requires your attention; a... Read More
Troubled Waters Require Capable Leaders at the Helm
Canada's lean leaders need to look beyond the horizon and chart the futureIn stormy times, true leadership skills emerge, says Larry Coté, the President of Lean Advisors Inc. (www.leanadvisors.com)The rumbles on our economic outlook are troubling. The dollar is still up, foreign investment, profits and sales are down.... Read More
What is a Shared Vision?
So what makes a vision successful? Everyday companies try to create a vision that will lead them into the future but seldom does that vision ever impact the organization. The reason for this is that the vision is created by a few and never becomes a 'shared vision' of the... Read More
A Rough Cut on Feasibility
A piano tuner recently moved to Buffalo, NY, and would like to assess the business possibilities for him in his new home. He plans to estimate how many piano tuners the greater Buffalo area can support, and compare that to the number listed in the phone book. How do we... Read More
5 Strategies That Will Boost Your Business Productivity Today! - Part 2
Growing your own small business can be one of the most exciting journeys you could ever embark upon!But it's important that you continuously implement new and fresh ways to generate sales and improve your profitability in order to stay ahead of the market!Here are the next 5 Strategies to help... Read More
Business Planning and the ?Bozo? Factor
"Bozo" ? A clown with a forlorn look, always finding negative implications in every activity or event. A person who tries to find a way to prevent you from moving ahead, giving excuses such as "we've always done it this way, or this is not our culture" when presented a... Read More
Planning For The Slow Season Of Your Business To Increase Sales
Every business experiences slower periods. For some, they sell more during the Christmas season while others move at a snail pace. Some sell more during the summer and others less. The key is being aware of your seasons and alternatives available to solve the challenge and change the results. All... Read More
Legal Strategies in Business Plans
Writing a Business Plan these days is tough, venture capitalists are busy and there are so many ideas to choose from. Bankers want a tight, sweet and to the point business plan. Family Members who may lend you money are generally worrisome due to lawsuits and liability. This is why... Read More
Making a Decision to Outsource: Strategic Constraints
Many companies are reluctant to dive into outsourcing ocean because of various reasons of strategic nature. As far as strategic goals are touched upon, managers are concerned with the following issues:- Risks and dangers of transferring too much managerial power to one partner. Companies fear to be too dependent... Read More
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6 Steps To Laying Out Your Competitive Strategy
Why do so many companies languish and watch as their... Read More
Call in the SWOT Team: Produce More Opportunities to Expand Your Business
Have you ever done a SWOT analysis? No, it's not... Read More
During the election we heard about Ohio?s Economy
Much of what we heard in the mass media about... Read More
Akron OH; A great place to do business
When looking at Akron carefully one cannot help but notice... Read More
Why Do a Business Plan?
To Grow (Catapult) Your Business That's Why.When it's in your... Read More
Strategic Planning Fundamentals
Strategic planning is vital while starting a new business or... Read More
Site Selection and Demographic Tips for Establishing Outlets
Many cities have home pages on the Internet. Many of... Read More
Top Ten Traits of Strategic Thinkers
Want to become more strategic? Add these traits to your... Read More
Troubled Waters Require Capable Leaders at the Helm
Canada's lean leaders need to look beyond the horizon and... Read More
Menu Driven Business Planning
A menu is the foundation of any restaurant; Guests will... Read More
The Tables Have Turned - Its Officially a Sellers Market
Private equity firms have raised so much capital over the... Read More
The Top Ten Rules of Effective Networking
Many of us are discouraged by the networking events that... Read More
SWOT Analysis Is No Magic 8 Ball
Q: A key investor in my business has suggested that... Read More
Microsoft Great Plains Implementation: Pharmaceutical Corporation Specifics ? overview
Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains serves mid-size and large clients... Read More
The Chief Cause of Business Failure & Success
Business rises and falls on leadership. According to business guru,... Read More
Bounced Checks in Your Business Location Outlets
The new check cashing instant clearing will take some time... Read More
Business Plan 101 How to Write a Table of Contents
No matter what business you plan to start in your... Read More
Your Business: Will It Have A Happy Ending?
"Begin with the end in mind," says Stephen Covey in... Read More
Business Results - Four Critical Success Factors
Scenario OneDuring a recent presentation, a business owner was given... Read More
Thinking Like A Farmer
One of the difficulties we face in our industrialized age... Read More
Hunters and Gatherers - Are You Serving Both Their Needs?
The University of Exeter in the United Kingdom recently published... Read More
Offense: Beat the Odds
When in doubt, cut that out! Yeah, yea, doubting Thomas... Read More
Titanic Precautions
Many movies have been made about the tragic story of... Read More
Building a Better Brick-and-Mortar with the Billion-Dollar Web
More than $117 billion passed hands from Internet shoppers to... Read More
A Backup To The Internet Is Vital & Now Cost Effective
It doesn't take a Terrorist Act, Tsunami or Earthquake to... Read More
How to Write a Business Plan in Five Steps
People often ask "What makes a good business plan? Or,... Read More
Business Plan Financial Projections: Stop Worrying About Being Right...
Business plan financial projections seem daunting because they are so... Read More
25 Ways To Find Companies To Buy
When you start your program to purchase your "ideal" company,... Read More
When Do I Need To Hire A Business Plan Consultant
Every new business owner knows that a business plan is... Read More
Benefiting from Strategic Thinking
I recently took an organizational behavior class where my professor... Read More
To Go or No Go, That Is The Question
Last week we talked about a few of the ways... Read More
TQM Total Quality Management, the book
Every decade we seem to come up with a buzz-word... Read More
Pressure Washing Entrepreneurs Can Help With Government NPDES Permits
If you own a pressure washing business one of the... Read More
Business Plan: The Simplest Business Plan Ever
If you're a solo professional like I am, you know... Read More
Five Crucial Components of a Business Plan
The format of a Business Plan is something that has... Read More
3 Undercover Ways to Make Big Profits from Your Competition
You have heard that there is extra money on the... Read More
Breaking the Growth Barriers in the Information Technology and Software Sector
There's nothing automatic about corporate growth, particularly in the information... Read More
Is Plan B Ready?
Business owners and entrepreneurs are, by nature, risk takers and... Read More
The Top 10 Priorities That Guard Your Five-Star Reputation
Making money doesn't make your reputation... your reputation makes you... Read More
Communication Strategy During A Time Of Strategic Planning
"Rubbish!" shouted the large, aggressive man in the red-striped shirt... Read More
Do You Really Need a Business Plan?
"I don't need a business plan."Neither did Alice in Wonderland."Would... Read More
For Business Owners Only - You Can?t Be Fired But Neither Can You Quit
The decision to sell, or not to sell your business... Read More
City of Cortez and South Western Colorado Market Survey
We have been spending many hours surveying the market for... Read More
Microsoft Great Plains Implementation: Healthcare/Hospital example ? overview for consultant
Microsoft Great Plains fits multiple services market niche and healthcare... Read More
Designing an Efficient Distribution System
Let us look at a few of the big distribution... Read More
Corporate Contingency Planning
Part 1A few weeks ago I attended a seminar sponsored... Read More
The Impact of Price Popularity on Profits
The goal of almost every business owner is to generate... Read More
Microsoft Great Plains in Aerospace & Defense industries ? implementation & customization highlights
Microsoft Great Plains fits horizontal markets clientele and in case... Read More
Water Conservation and Water Issues for Mobile Car Washers and Auto Detailers
Obviously, there will never be an actual water shortage since... Read More
Benefiting from Strategic Thinking
I recently took an organizational behavior class where my professor... Read More
When Do I Need To Hire A Business Plan Consultant
Every new business owner knows that a business plan is... Read More
Questions to Ask Yourself When Starting a New Home Business
I love the excitement of starting up a new home... Read More
Art of Succession Planning
Succession planning, like any business acumen, is both an art... Read More
Planning for Success
Business planning is widely acknowledged as one of the keys... Read More
The Chasm of Change---- Restructuring ----- The Goliath
Richard L. Daft one of the country's recognized academic leadership... Read More
The Top Five Reasons Strategic Plans Fail
"Most great plans aren't. They are just nice, high-level ideas."That's... Read More
Attributes of Companies You Dont Want to Buy!
There are no "rules of thumb" in the pursuit of... Read More
Business Plan Long Term Goals
Writing a business plan is not an easy endeavor, nor... Read More
The Top Ten Rules of Effective Networking
Many of us are discouraged by the networking events that... Read More
Going Self-Employed ? A Few Handy Hints
The day you decide to take the plunge and work... Read More
Business Results - Four Critical Success Factors
Scenario OneDuring a recent presentation, a business owner was given... Read More
Invalid Excuses for Poor Business Results - The Economy
Note to Rite Aid and CVS: It's not about the... Read More
Dayton, OH; Why your Company needs to expand there
In Ohio: besides the 3-Cs you should look at Akron,... Read More
College Students and Graduates to Run Company Outlets or Franchises
Does your overall business strategy include the recruitment of college... Read More
Seasonality: Whats the Big Deal?
Do you work in or own a business that's affected... Read More
Business Process Methodologies
I've either been involved with or held a process-related role... Read More
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