Creating a Vision That Achieves Results
How important is a vision statement to your company or division? Well, have you ever thought about embarking on a journey without knowing where you are going? The same can be said about running a company, without a vision statement you are going places but who knows if it is... Read More
A Backup To The Internet Is Vital & Now Cost Effective
It doesn't take a Terrorist Act, Tsunami or Earthquake to put a business heavily dependent on the internet in the dark and effectively out of business??for hours or even days into weeks.Actually, a misguided backhoe, a lightning bolt, a car accident involving a phone pole or cable box, a flooding... Read More
Getting Started with Succession Planning: Part II
Succession planning requires the owner of a small or medium-sized business to plan for what the company will look like and how it will operate after the transition to new owners is complete. Unless the owners have succession goals in mind, they won't achieve them. Once these goals are in... Read More
Laying It Out On Paper
You might be thinking to yourself, "Why should I waste my time writing a business plan? I know what (web designers, freelance writers, professional organizers) do!" Knowing intellectually what your industry is all about and pinpointing exactly where you want your business to go are two entirely different propositions.Something happens... 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
Describing Intellectual Property in Your Business Plan
Most companies that are worthy of raising venture capital have proprietary Intellectual Property (IP). In fact, the quality of the IP and the management team are often the two most important aspects of a venture capitalist's investment decision. The challenge that many ventures face, however, is that most investors will... Read More
Abstract thought on Business Strategy and Nature
Here is an abstract thought on studying nature and the natural order of things; things which work to help you better understand and strategize in business, war, sports or military operations. Let's compare the methods of distribution of organic viruses to all other more obvious distribution methods.Virus Vectors are extremely... Read More
Nine Succession Planning Mistakes Small Businesses Should Avoid
1. Attempt Succession Planning Without Other Strategic Plans. Succession plans define a company's business heirs, but what will they inherit? They will inherit a company with no vision, no strategy to deal with the competition, and no plans for changing the way it does business, if the current owners spend... 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
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
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Succession Planning: Problems Getting Started
A survey released by the American Institute of Certified Public... Read More
Memo: Sustaining Growth in Your Business
What gets measured gets done.How do you keep your business... Read More
Buying Used Detailing Equipment and Rainy Day Services
Mobile auto detailing equipment becomes very inexpensive around March each... Read More
Alice In Wonderland - A Parable for A Business Plan
Remember reading "Alice in Wonderland?"She asks the Cheshire Cat, "which... Read More
10 Ways To Make Your Business Unique
1. Largest Selection -One way that you can make your... Read More
Family and Friends Referrals Make the Best Franchisees
As a franchisor it is imperative that you seek, find... 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
Thinking Like A Farmer
One of the difficulties we face in our industrialized age... Read More
3 Undercover Ways to Make Big Profits from Your Competition
You have heard that there is extra money on the... Read More
Sales Planning and Business Plans
Writing a business plan can be tricky when all the... 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
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
Microsoft Great Plains in Aerospace & Defense industries ? implementation & customization highlights
Microsoft Great Plains fits horizontal markets clientele and in case... Read More
Six Key Areas For Evaluating A Strategic Alliance
Strategic alliances are increasing at a rapid rate. It is... Read More
Defining Go for It Business Goals
Many business start-up kits or consultants will tell you one... Read More
Three Steps to Give Your Strategic Plan Traction
We all agree Strategic Planning is a critical part of... Read More
Making a Decision to Outsource: Strategic Constraints
Many companies are reluctant to dive into outsourcing ocean because... 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
Advice To Manufacturers Creating A Business Plan
If you are a manufacturer wanting to use your business... Read More
Parking Business, the Details on Increasing Lot Revenue
If you are in the parking business and own or... Read More
Mobile Franchise Business Expansion Strategy
If you own a mobile franchise business and wish to... Read More
Is Plan B Ready?
Business owners and entrepreneurs are, by nature, risk takers and... Read More
Is Your Company Growing Fast Enough for You?
Are you frustrated by the lack of growth in your... Read More
A Rough Cut on Feasibility
A piano tuner recently moved to Buffalo, NY, and would... Read More
Abstract Thought; Business Strategies and Biological Systems
To stop a computer virus you must understand how it... Read More
2 Simple Steps Before Starting Your Business
There is so much small business information available today that... Read More
The Tables Have Turned - Its Officially a Sellers Market
Private equity firms have raised so much capital over the... Read More
Describing Intellectual Property in Your Business Plan
Most companies that are worthy of raising venture capital have... 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
How to Achieve E-commerce Success ?You Gotta Plan!
Before becoming a netpreneaur, I was an entrepreneur. First, I... Read More
Microsoft Great Plains Implementation: Healthcare/Hospital example ? overview for consultant
Microsoft Great Plains fits multiple services market niche and healthcare... Read More
During the election we heard about Ohio?s Economy
Much of what we heard in the mass media about... Read More
Business Plan Descriptions of Computer System
Entrepreneurs often give little if any consideration to their computer... Read More
Akron OH; A great place to do business
When looking at Akron carefully one cannot help but notice... Read More
Business Plans Keep You On The Success Course
Where would your business be without a proper plan? A... Read More
25 Ways To Find Companies To Buy
When you start your program to purchase your "ideal" company,... Read More
The Impact of Price Popularity on Profits
The goal of almost every business owner is to generate... Read More
Describing Intellectual Property in Your Business Plan
Most companies that are worthy of raising venture capital have... Read More
Online Promotion: 10 Ways To Use Focus Groups To Ignite Your Profits
A focus group is a group of employees or current... Read More
Family and Friends Referrals Make the Best Franchisees
As a franchisor it is imperative that you seek, find... Read More
In Business Planning, Competition is Good
When developing the competition section of your business plan, companies... Read More
Your Business: Will It Have A Happy Ending?
"Begin with the end in mind," says Stephen Covey in... Read More
2 Simple Steps Before Starting Your Business
There is so much small business information available today that... Read More
A Rough Cut on Feasibility
A piano tuner recently moved to Buffalo, NY, and would... Read More
Scheduling of Additional Auto Detailing or Mobile Car Wash Units
If you own a mobile car wash business or auto... Read More
Titanic Precautions
Many movies have been made about the tragic story of... Read More
Corporate Venturing For Emerging Growth Companies
The boom of the dot-com era in 1999 brought the... Read More
What is Your MSP?
For many consumers and producers, MSP is an acronym for... Read More
Vision Getting Dim?
A recent conversation started with a typical question, "How's business?"... Read More
The 7 Critical Steps to Formulating Your Annual Strategic Business Plan
Businesses tend to avoid doing their annual business plan thinking... Read More
The Six Sigma Method and Design of Experiments
Six Sigma is becoming a proven approach for businesses and... Read More
Expanding your business in a franchise system
If you are a successful franchise of a large franchise... Read More
Designing an Efficient Distribution System
Let us look at a few of the big distribution... Read More
Take A Systems View To Ensure Your Business Stays Healthy
How are you feeling today? Good, not so good, great?... Read More
How to Write a Business Plan Market Analysis
Writing a business plan is an essential part of the... Read More
Planning For The Slow Season Of Your Business To Increase Sales
Every business experiences slower periods. For some, they sell more... 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
Business Planning and the ?Bozo? Factor
"Bozo" ? A clown with a forlorn look, always finding... Read More
Microsoft Great Plains Implementation: Placement/Recruiting Agency example ? overview for consultant
Microsoft Great Plains does wonderful ERP job for horizontal markets... Read More
Abstract Thought; Business Strategies and Biological Systems
To stop a computer virus you must understand how it... Read More
During the election we heard about Ohio?s Economy
Much of what we heard in the mass media about... Read More
Laying It Out On Paper
You might be thinking to yourself, "Why should I waste... Read More
The Importance of Value Mix
( * - the word 'product' can be substituted to... Read More
Completing the Annual Planning Process
Imagine an office without a desk, or lights, a computer,... Read More
Sales Planning and Business Plans
Writing a business plan can be tricky when all the... Read More
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