"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
|
|||||
|
|
|
|||
For many consumers and producers, MSP is an acronym for... Read More
Want to become more strategic? Add these traits to your... Read More
Why cut costs now? Efforts are multiplying to cut costs... Read More
Canada's lean leaders need to look beyond the horizon and... Read More
This week I coached a wonderfully lovely woman I'll call... Read More
Succession planning, like any business acumen, is both an art... Read More
Here's a really simple way to make sure your plans... Read More
I am surprised how few sales professionals, independent consultants, and... Read More
Before becoming a netpreneaur, I was an entrepreneur. First, I... Read More
Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains serves mid-size and large clients... Read More
Many business start-up kits or consultants will tell you one... Read More
If you own a mobile franchise business and wish to... Read More
We all agree Strategic Planning is a critical part of... Read More
When someone mentions business planning we have been conditioned to... Read More
You have heard that there is extra money on the... Read More
Regroup?is this a new management trend? Not a chance! Regroup... Read More
The boom of the dot-com era in 1999 brought the... Read More
Microsoft Great Plains does wonderful ERP job for horizontal markets... Read More
One Research Scientist at the Hewlett-Packard (HP) Imaging Systems laboratory... Read More
"Most great plans aren't. They are just nice, high-level ideas."That's... Read More
Strategic planning and consulting is the strategy roadmap to manage... Read More
Is your business growing as fast and effectively as it... Read More
When you start your program to purchase your "ideal" company,... Read More
Creativity is one of the greatest tools for success in... Read More
Although North Americans were the dominant population on the Internet,... Read More
I am surprised how few sales professionals, independent consultants, and... Read More
We all agree Strategic Planning is a critical part of... Read More
Growing your own small business can be one of the... Read More
Many companies are reluctant to dive into outsourcing ocean because... Read More
There's nothing automatic about corporate growth, particularly in the information... Read More
As fast as you can say business disaster, your business... Read More
The decision to sell, or not to sell your business... Read More
When you start your program to purchase your "ideal" company,... Read More
Diversify - to make diverse, give variety, to balance, to... Read More
Writing a business plan is not an easy endeavor, nor... Read More
The foundation of any business transaction is the promise of... Read More
Here's a really simple way to make sure your plans... Read More
There are no "rules of thumb" in the pursuit of... Read More
If you've ever listened to Warren Buffett talk about investing,... Read More
This week I coached a wonderfully lovely woman I'll call... Read More
Is there a 'magical' way to exponentially grow your business?It's... Read More
In 1989, Sony founded its Institute of Wisdom at the... Read More
One Research Scientist at the Hewlett-Packard (HP) Imaging Systems laboratory... Read More
When someone mentions business planning we have been conditioned to... Read More
Storytelling and writing a business plan actually go hand in... Read More
If you are a manufacturer wanting to use your business... Read More
( * - the word 'product' can be substituted to... Read More
Do you work in or own a business that's affected... Read More
Richard L. Daft one of the country's recognized academic leadership... Read More
If you're a solo professional like I am, you know... Read More
Strategic Planning |