"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
Before becoming a netpreneaur, I was an entrepreneur. First, I owned a successful child care center which grew to capacity in less than two years. When I sold that, I bought a little flower shop that had less than 300 customers and grew it to what it is today, one... Read More
"Rubbish!" shouted the large, aggressive man in the red-striped shirt (we had to pay attention to him because he owned the company). "The staff don't need to be told anything. When we've sorted out all the details and have the adverts ready to run, then we'll tell them. They don't... Read More
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
Whether you are seeking capital for your company or are optimizing your business strategy, the most important element - particularly for outside investors - may be your written business plan. You can tune-up and supercharge your plan using this 19-step checklist. When your written plan firmly answers yes to each... Read More
It is always said "If you Fail to Plan, you Plan to Fail" Success in business comes as a result of planning. You have to have a detailed, written plan that shows what the ultimate goal is, the reason for the goal, and each milestone that must be passed in... Read More
A strategic alliance is when two or more businesses join together for a set period of time. The businesses, usually, are not in direct competition, but have similar products or services that are directed toward the same target audience. Below are ten reasons to create a strategic alliance. 1.... Read More
Imagine an office without a desk, or lights, a computer, or even something as simple as a chair. When the architects and designers started planning a building or office space they knew they would have to make concessions for these items during each of the building activities. As marketers, we... Read More
Strategic alliances are increasing at a rapid rate. It is good for business, good for the consumer. A strategic alliance is similar to a joint venture. Everyone remains in his or her own entity, yet come together for a single purpose or period of time to create something that could... Read More
A menu is the foundation of any restaurant; Guests will support or avoid a restaurant for its food. Starting with a preliminary menu is a simple and basic approach to restaurant development. Begin with a menu, and you are light years ahead in the restaurant development process. A menu will... Read More
|
|||||
|
|
|
A survey released by the American Institute of Certified Public... Read More
Some analysts credit [Larry] Ellison with anticipating the consolidation in... Read More
There are no "rules of thumb" in the pursuit of... Read More
A significant advantage of some business ideas is that the... Read More
"Did you hear what your competitor is doing?" This question... Read More
A strategic alliance is when two or more businesses join... Read More
Note to Northwest Airlines ? It's not about fuel costsFor... Read More
In today's rapidly changing and highly competitive markets, many privately... Read More
"Begin with the end in mind," says Stephen Covey in... Read More
Growth through acquisition should not be considered an option reserved... Read More
This will make some people angry as hell, but it's... Read More
People often ask "What makes a good business plan? Or,... Read More
It is always said "If you Fail to Plan, you... Read More
If you've ever listened to Warren Buffett talk about investing,... Read More
If you are in the parking business and own or... Read More
The boom of the dot-com era in 1999 brought the... Read More
Microsoft Great Plains, former Great Plains Dynamics is excellent fit... Read More
When developing the competition section of your business plan, companies... Read More
As a business owner, you've likely created a hurricane plan... Read More
Have you ever done a SWOT analysis? No, it's not... Read More
"Rubbish!" shouted the large, aggressive man in the red-striped shirt... Read More
Business rises and falls on leadership. According to business guru,... Read More
Diversify - to make diverse, give variety, to balance, to... Read More
Remember reading "Alice in Wonderland?"She asks the Cheshire Cat, "which... Read More
Whether you are seeking capital for your company or are... Read More
Obviously, there will never be an actual water shortage since... Read More
I love the excitement of starting up a new home... Read More
A strategic alliance is when two or more businesses join... Read More
Franchised companies often require what some believe to be excessive... Read More
As a franchisor it is imperative that you seek, find... Read More
To Grow (Catapult) Your Business That's Why.When it's in your... Read More
Regroup?is this a new management trend? Not a chance! Regroup... Read More
Q: A key investor in my business has suggested that... Read More
Remember reading "Alice in Wonderland?"She asks the Cheshire Cat, "which... Read More
There's nothing automatic about corporate growth, particularly in the information... Read More
Would you like to jumpstart your online or offline business... Read More
With the help of balanced scorecard strategy map, it is... Read More
If you are in the parking business and own or... Read More
As fast as you can say business disaster, your business... Read More
I am not a big fisherman, but I do enjoy... Read More
Running a business, whether it be an offline multi-billion dollar... Read More
These may sound like no brainers, but you'd be surprised.... Read More
Human beings are rational agents. Rationality endorses one to take... Read More
Why cut costs now? Efforts are multiplying to cut costs... Read More
If you are a manufacturer wanting to use your business... Read More
If ever there were an industry where we want zero... Read More
From time to time there seems to be a flurry... Read More
In most business plans, no matter how striking the idea,... Read More
With a heightened awareness of opportunity, ideas can often be... Read More
The foundation of any business transaction is the promise of... Read More
Strategic Planning |