Sony?s PSI Project
In 1989, Sony founded its Institute of Wisdom at the request of its founder Masaharu Ibuka and former chairman Akio Morita.What the Institute did was something only whispered for a time. Sony had been reluctant to disclose their research, but apparently due to the nerve gas attack by the Japanese... Read More
Titanic Precautions
Many movies have been made about the tragic story of the Titanic. Arrogance and ignorance was definitely present during its maiden voyage, which was Titanic's last voyage.Many warnings were given, but unfortunately, the warnings were not taken seriously. On April 14th, 1912 Titanic received six warnings that icebergs were present... 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
Home Improvement Construction Project Planning
The first task before hiring a contractor for home remodeling is laying out the details on what exactly you want done. This will ultimately save you time and money, as you will be able to choose the perfect contractor for your construction job, and get the job done correctly the... Read More
To Go or No Go, That Is The Question
Last week we talked about a few of the ways to test the feasibility of a business idea to help determine if the idea really had merit or just looked good on the surface. To recap, I said don't bet the farm on the opinions of friends and family, consult... Read More
Business Plan Long Term Goals
Writing a business plan is not an easy endeavor, nor is predicting the future. You will need to spent adequate time in preparing your long-term goals and objectives. This will help you understand what you are doing and where you wish to be. Martin Luther King in is most famous... Read More
The Top Five Reasons Strategic Plans Fail
"Most great plans aren't. They are just nice, high-level ideas."That's how one of our survey respondents answered our question, "What are the top three obstacles that prevent great plans from reaching effective implementation?" Despite the universal chatter around the need to be "strategic", and the untold hours spent developing strategic... Read More
Succession Planning: Problems Getting Started
A survey released by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants in the spring of 2005 illustrates a widespread problem on the lack of succession planning [deciding who will take over running the firm when the current managers die or retire]. The survey found that 60% of responding certified public... Read More
Strategic Planning and Total Quality Management
No matter what product or service you provide you will have to face this issue of quality and systems. Whether it is distribution of services or streamlining of processes in manufacturing your product; you will need to address the issues of total quality management. Yes, you can call it whatever... Read More
Corporate Contingency Planning
Part 1A few weeks ago I attended a seminar sponsored by Independent Solutions Insurance Inc (Edmonton) entitled "Seminar On Disaster Preparedness", during this seminar I heard stories from individual company owners who told us of their misfortunes and how they coped with their crisis. In both cases these crisis were... Read More
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The 7 Critical Steps to Formulating Your Annual Strategic Business Plan
Businesses tend to avoid doing their annual business plan thinking... Read More
When Do I Need To Hire A Business Plan Consultant
Every new business owner knows that a business plan is... Read More
Insurance Requirements in Franchised Companies
Franchised companies often require what some believe to be excessive... Read More
Top Ten Traits of Strategic Thinkers
Want to become more strategic? Add these traits to your... Read More
Innovate Today for Great Leaps Forward Tomorrow
How often does your company make a quantum leap forward?... Read More
Three Steps to Give Your Strategic Plan Traction
We all agree Strategic Planning is a critical part of... Read More
5 Strategies That Will Boost Your Business Productivity Today! - Part 1
Building a dynamic small business is a constantly evolving, increasingly... Read More
Microsoft Great Plains in Aerospace & Defense industries ? implementation & customization highlights
Microsoft Great Plains fits horizontal markets clientele and in case... Read More
Pressure Washing Entrepreneurs Can Help With Government NPDES Permits
If you own a pressure washing business one of the... Read More
Top Reasons To Form A Strategic Business Alliance
A strategic alliance is when two or more businesses join... Read More
3 Undercover Ways to Make Big Profits from Your Competition
You have heard that there is extra money on the... 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
Content Management: Wise Investment for Business Prosperity
The time when a website was just a simple set... Read More
Business Results - Four Critical Success Factors
Scenario OneDuring a recent presentation, a business owner was given... Read More
Strategy Without Tactics is Futile
From time to time there seems to be a flurry... Read More
Are You Ready To Go International?
Although North Americans were the dominant population on the Internet,... Read More
Getting Started with Succession Planning: Part I
GETTING STARTED WITH SUCCESSION PLANNING: PART IA survey of 4,300... Read More
Abstract thought on Business Strategy and Nature
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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 Prepare A Business Plan That Guarantees Big Profits
It is always said "If you Fail to Plan, you... Read More
Strategic Acquisition Strategies for Small Businesses
Growth through acquisition should not be considered an option reserved... Read More
SWOT Analysis Is No Magic 8 Ball
Q: A key investor in my business has suggested that... Read More
How To Get More Business During The Winter Months
Business seems to drop, slow or even stop during the... Read More
Attributes of Companies You Dont Want to Buy!
There are no "rules of thumb" in the pursuit of... Read More
To Go or No Go, That Is The Question
Last week we talked about a few of the ways... 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
Break-Even Analysis
A significant advantage of some business ideas is that the... Read More
Corporate Contingency Planning
Part 1A few weeks ago I attended a seminar sponsored... Read More
25 Ways To Find Companies To Buy
When you start your program to purchase your "ideal" company,... Read More
Getting Started with Succession Planning: Part II
Succession planning requires the owner of a small or medium-sized... Read More
Documenting the Exit Strategy in Your Business Plan
All investors greatly desire and are motivated by a clear... Read More
GOT MEME? How to Attract Your Clients and Customers Attention
No "meme" isn't a typo and Got Milk, the more... Read More
19 Questions to Supercharge Your Business Plan
Whether you are seeking capital for your company or are... Read More
Your Business: Will It Have A Happy Ending?
"Begin with the end in mind," says Stephen Covey in... Read More
Akron OH; A great place to do business
When looking at Akron carefully one cannot help but notice... Read More
Why Six Sigma Will Work in Healthcare
If ever there were an industry where we want zero... Read More
Regroup - How To Do It And Why It Works
Regroup?is this a new management trend? Not a chance! Regroup... Read More
Consolidation in the Software Industry is Hardly New: Obsess About It or Risk Losing it All
Some analysts credit [Larry] Ellison with anticipating the consolidation in... Read More
ERP Role in Selling Your Mid-size Business ? Microsoft Great Plains and CRM Example
If you own the mid-size business and actively work in... Read More
The Six Sigma Method and Design of Experiments
Six Sigma is becoming a proven approach for businesses and... Read More
Three Steps to Give Your Strategic Plan Traction
We all agree Strategic Planning is a critical part of... Read More
If You Dont Focus, Innovate and Evolve, You Die
After 128 years of business, a household word, Montgomery Wards,... Read More
Business Results - Four Critical Success Factors
Scenario OneDuring a recent presentation, a business owner was given... Read More
How to Achieve E-commerce Success ?You Gotta Plan!
Before becoming a netpreneaur, I was an entrepreneur. First, I... Read More
Site Selection and Demographic Tips for Establishing Outlets
Many cities have home pages on the Internet. Many of... Read More
Business Process Methodologies
I've either been involved with or held a process-related role... Read More
Content Management: Wise Investment for Business Prosperity
The time when a website was just a simple set... Read More
Planning for Success
Business planning is widely acknowledged as one of the keys... Read More
Corporate Contingency Planning
Part 1A few weeks ago I attended a seminar sponsored... Read More
Business Planning and the ?Bozo? Factor
"Bozo" ? A clown with a forlorn look, always finding... Read More
Microsoft Great Plains in Agriculture ? implementation highlights
In this small article we'll concentrate on farmers associations and... Read More
The Importance of Value Mix
( * - the word 'product' can be substituted to... Read More
Turning On The Lights
Fun From The StartFor those with the will to start... Read More
Communication Strategy During A Time Of Strategic Planning
"Rubbish!" shouted the large, aggressive man in the red-striped shirt... Read More
SWOT Analysis
If you've ever listened to Warren Buffett talk about investing,... Read More
Strategy Without Tactics is Futile
From time to time there seems to be a flurry... Read More
Top 10 Tips to Create A Business Plan! (For People Who Hate Business Plans)
One of the key challenges for any business is to... 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
Home Improvement Construction Project Planning
The first task before hiring a contractor for home remodeling... Read More
Dotcom Business Plans Archive Project
One of the most important initiatives in the domain of... Read More
Is Plan B Ready?
Business owners and entrepreneurs are, by nature, risk takers and... Read More
Innovators Role at Hard Times
One Research Scientist at the Hewlett-Packard (HP) Imaging Systems laboratory... Read More
How to Develop a Successful Board of Advisors (...and Why You Should!)
In today's rapidly changing and highly competitive markets, many privately... Read More
Alice In Wonderland - A Parable for A Business Plan
Remember reading "Alice in Wonderland?"She asks the Cheshire Cat, "which... Read More
Seasonality: Whats the Big Deal?
Do you work in or own a business that's affected... Read More
Benefiting from Strategic Thinking
I recently took an organizational behavior class where my professor... Read More
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