"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
|
|||||
|
|
|
Want to become more strategic? Add these traits to your... Read More
We all agree Strategic Planning is a critical part of... Read More
What gets measured gets done.How do you keep your business... Read More
The trick is to determine what uniquely identifies your best... Read More
In 1989, Sony founded its Institute of Wisdom at the... Read More
How you finance the expansion of your business is important.... Read More
If you are in the parking business and own or... Read More
It's easy to lose sight of what needs to be... Read More
The first task before hiring a contractor for home remodeling... Read More
Do you work in or own a business that's affected... Read More
So what makes a vision successful? Everyday companies try to... Read More
There are no "rules of thumb" in the pursuit of... Read More
Microsoft Great Plains fits horizontal markets clientele and in case... Read More
Many companies are reluctant to dive into outsourcing ocean because... Read More
The first step in starting a restaurant is proper planning.... Read More
Does the competition drive you crazy?Are they relentless about taking... Read More
How important is a vision statement to your company or... Read More
With a heightened awareness of opportunity, ideas can often be... Read More
Many of Ohio's downtown areas are in need of upgrading... Read More
The time when a website was just a simple set... Read More
Strategic planning and consulting is the strategy roadmap to manage... Read More
Why do so many companies languish and watch as their... Read More
In 1997, David Steele was making the transition from a... Read More
Twice a year, Bill Gates goes to a remote island... Read More
The decision to sell, or not to sell your business... Read More
Every decade we seem to come up with a buzz-word... Read More
While writing an article recently on effective ways to bridge... Read More
Private equity firms have raised so much capital over the... Read More
When someone mentions business planning we have been conditioned to... Read More
A menu is the foundation of any restaurant; Guests will... Read More
As a business owner, you've likely created a hurricane plan... Read More
The current state of the available technology at the disposal... Read More
Business plan financial projections seem daunting because they are so... Read More
Too much goal setting and strategic planning can leave you... Read More
ACTION PLANNING: Action Planning is a process to develop strategies... Read More
Microsoft Great Plains fits horizontal markets clientele and in case... Read More
Microsoft Great Plains fits multiple services market niche and healthcare... Read More
Here's a really simple way to make sure your plans... Read More
David E. Gumpert, author of Burn Your Business Plan, often... Read More
Have you been in a "brainstorming" session where each person... Read More
When you start your program to purchase your "ideal" company,... Read More
If ever there were an industry where we want zero... Read More
No matter what business you plan to start in your... Read More
Entrepreneurs often give little if any consideration to their computer... Read More
All investors greatly desire and are motivated by a clear... Read More
Writing a business plan can be tricky when all the... Read More
Anyone who has been watching the Idaho Market Carefully for... Read More
Every new business owner knows that a business plan is... Read More
One of the key challenges for any business is to... Read More
One of the most powerful driving forces in human nature... Read More
Strategic Planning |