Free information about Strategic planning http://e-articles.info/e/s/s/Strategic-planning/ en-us E-articles.info 2006 - 2009 Renting an apartment in New York City can sometimes be frustrating. In this article we will review 6 guiding principle that can improve your search. Searching for an Apartment to rent is sometimes not an easy task... by applymedia http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Tips-for-renting-NYC-Apartments/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Tips-for-renting-NYC-Apartments/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:33:17 GMT Much is being written and said about plastic bags and the harm it causes our environment. I think we can all agree that the number of plastic bags used by our society and plastic products that are part of our daily lives, is staggering and can seem overwhelming to get a grip on or to find a solution to our dependence on plastic.  Let's face it; it would take a revolution and true commitment and effort on an entire nation - not to mention the world - to stop using plastic... by Yanette Bravo http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Plastic-Bags:-What-Options-Do-We-Really-Have/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Plastic-Bags:-What-Options-Do-We-Really-Have/ Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:41:22 GMT             In order to keep clients coming back, customers' feedback is essential.  It is the catalyst that will lead to necessary changes that will encourage repeat business and continual customer loyalty.             Instead of limiting your questions to issues regarding products your customers have already received or services that have been rendered, inquire about your client's knowledge of your product line... by Mark Anthony http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Surveys-Encourage-Customer-Feedback/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Surveys-Encourage-Customer-Feedback/ Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:49:27 GMT In times of economic crisis, many companies take the opportunity to review how they conduct their business, so as to leverage the opportunities that such times present. Many businesses find that they need to improve their monitoring activities, so that that they regain a focus on sensible targets and reliable growth. Periodic reviews like this are essential to building up a business legacy, and essential in establishing the quality lifestyle you desire... by Walter Gordy http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Measurable-Results-in-a-Reasonable-Time/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Measurable-Results-in-a-Reasonable-Time/ Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:57:32 GMT   With the world economy suffering on a global scale and current predictions for the near future less than rosy, how can UK businesses survive the recession/credit crunch and come out of the other side in a better position than when they started? Differentiation You have no doubt heard about Innocent Drinks. Their marketing, PR and success have prompted many people to decide to start their own business. The number of potential clients that we meet explaining that they want to be ‘the next Innocent’ or that their branding should be ‘just like Innocent’ is staggering... by NEIL DENNIS http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-your-business-can-survive-the-recession/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-your-business-can-survive-the-recession/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:23:37 GMT It seems as though everywhere you turn, you can see the world trying to "go green." Cars, such as the "Smart Car" have been introduced to cut back on emissions, many supermarkets now offer customers reusable bags for their groceries and manufacturers are pushing "energy efficient" versions of common household items such as dishwashers and dryers. Even schools around the world are educating students about the importance of preserving the environment around them through acts such as recycling and electricity conservation... by Dr. Linda Eagle http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Transforming-the-Financial-Institution-into-a-Green-Machine:-Keeping-up-with-the-Globe's-Green-Efforts-/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Transforming-the-Financial-Institution-into-a-Green-Machine:-Keeping-up-with-the-Globe's-Green-Efforts-/ Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:31:42 GMT The term business joint ventures refer to two independent companies or more who agree to establish a new company. These companies legally commit themselves to contribute equity for the new company, as well as share their technology and skills. In return, they share both profits or losses and control over this organization... by johndogules http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Joint-ventures/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Joint-ventures/ Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:39:47 GMT Look at what stops people from creating a start-up: Fear of suffering a loss, fear of not getting a job if the home business fails, inability to raise funds to run the home business, opposition or lack of co-operation from family. Fear of making a loss          There is an element of risk in business. So play it safe at first... by Stuart Rubenstein http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Problems-In-Creating-Home-Business-Start-Up/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Problems-In-Creating-Home-Business-Start-Up/ Mon, 25 May 2009 07:47:52 GMT When the going gets tough, Business Intelligence could help make critical decisions   The global recession has had a diverse and ripple effect across nations and their economies. Hardly any company or sector is immune to this vicious slowdown and every business leader has been forced to react to the crisis, at some level. As credit tightens companies squeeze IT budgets and reduce investing in good business-enhancing technology... by Sunny Pokala http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Business-Intelligence-could-help-make-critical-decisions/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Business-Intelligence-could-help-make-critical-decisions/ Thu, 21 May 2009 08:55:57 GMT These days, there are huge number of people are into nursing business and wish to put up their own business, but the issue here is that not all people have the idea on how to start a successful nursing agency business. The truth is starting a nursing agency business can be rewarding and fruitful. The first thing that you should do in wanting to start a nursing business is setting up a business plan... by Joseth Pauline http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Helpful-Tips-in-Putting-a-Nursing-Agency-Business/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Helpful-Tips-in-Putting-a-Nursing-Agency-Business/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:23:15 GMT The businesses that take the time to plan their success are more likely to become successful. Also essential for success in the coffee shop business is organisation! There are many tasks that you will need to take care of each day in your coffee shop, to ensure the smooth running of your business. And that's why it is so important for you to plan each and every day! It is vital that all of your essential tasks are scheduled and taken care of... by JIM SMITH http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Get-organised-and-stay-organised!/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Get-organised-and-stay-organised!/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:31:20 GMT To listen to the media and politicians we are approaching the end of the world caused by a complete international economic collapse.  As an employee, I could worry about my position, layoffs, the possibility of having to get a new job, paying my bills.   As a business owner, I get to worry about the viability of my companies, the welfare of my employees and being able to continue servicing my customers... by Karen Dennison http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/To-Survive-the-Economic-Turmoil-You-Still-Need-to-Be-in-Regulatory-Compliance/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/To-Survive-the-Economic-Turmoil-You-Still-Need-to-Be-in-Regulatory-Compliance/ Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:39:25 GMT   Competencies are described as the ability to do a particular activity to prescribed standard. The competencies can be classified into three categories Behaviour  Skill  and Personal Qualities         1.1 Balanced behaviour          1... by N. Balchandani http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-Competencies-of-a-Business-Analyst/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-Competencies-of-a-Business-Analyst/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:47:30 GMT There is an ongoing war for talent globally. Even with the economy cooling from 10% to 7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), the need to find and win high quality talent will be unabated because only 10% of the 2 million students graduating each year are considered immediately hirable. Finding high quality talent is going to be as hard as getting customers in a very competitive market... by Ranjan Sinha http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-companies-are-bringing-a-customer-approach-to-employee-hiring/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-companies-are-bringing-a-customer-approach-to-employee-hiring/ Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:55:35 GMT There is an old saying that if one attempts to be everything, then he ends up being nothing.  This cliché has merit when it comes to a company's strategic marketing plan.  If you cast a wide net it is often likely to come back empty... by Andrew Michaels http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Target-Smaller-Groups,-Make-Bigger-Sales/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Target-Smaller-Groups,-Make-Bigger-Sales/ Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:23:40 GMT The concept 'stakeholder' is a variant of 'stockholder', which relates to 'investors in' or 'owners in' a firm or business. Stakeholders can be defined as 'individuals and groups who are affected by the activities of an organisation. The most important stakeholders can be seen as those with most to lose from the organisation's actions, but this does not always reflect their relative power... by Ian Worthington http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/STAKEHOLDERS-AND-THEIR-AFFECT-ON-ORGANISATION-OPERATIONS/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/STAKEHOLDERS-AND-THEIR-AFFECT-ON-ORGANISATION-OPERATIONS/ Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:31:45 GMT As unemployment rates go up across the country, veterans transitioning into a civilian workforce are facing a tougher time finding work after leaving the military.  A recent survey by CareerBuilder.com showed that 1 in 5 veterans looking for a job said it took more than six months to secure one after leaving active duty... by Kelly Roberstein http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Veteran-Job-Search:-How-Veterans-Can-Find-Jobs-They-Really-Want-During-Good-or-Recession-Times/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Veteran-Job-Search:-How-Veterans-Can-Find-Jobs-They-Really-Want-During-Good-or-Recession-Times/ Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:39:50 GMT In any economy, you can find a job faster by doing three simple things:   1) Know the position you want, with absolute clarity, right down to the job title. 2) Know where you want to work, right down to the names of 10-20 ideal employers. 3) Use unconventional "guerrilla" tactics to get noticed -- and get hired... by Kevin Donlin http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Find-Jobs-and-Get-Hired-Faster-in-a-Recession/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Find-Jobs-and-Get-Hired-Faster-in-a-Recession/ Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:47:55 GMT   A Joint Venture is defined differently by various online business communities. A small business owner can engage in a Joint venture to build their opt-in list, increase profits, increase hits, and expand exposure.   An example is a venture where a content rich, 10 000 page pet web site affiliating for a company selling products to pet owners The content rich site ranks high, is optimized, is listed on thousands of search engines, and has its own list of repeat users... by dinjansamana http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Way-to-Get-Profits-Fast-and-Forever-with-Joint-Ventures!/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Way-to-Get-Profits-Fast-and-Forever-with-Joint-Ventures!/ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:55:15 GMT   A Joint Venture is defined differently by various online business communities. A small business owner can engage in a Joint venture to build their opt-in list, increase profits, increase hits, and expand exposure.   An example is a venture where a content rich, 10 000 page pet web site affiliating for a company selling products to pet owners The content rich site ranks high, is optimized, is listed on thousands of search engines, and has its own list of repeat users... by dinjansamana http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-Most-Profitable-Joint-Ventures-Is-Seen-In-The-Blogging-Sphere!/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-Most-Profitable-Joint-Ventures-Is-Seen-In-The-Blogging-Sphere!/ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:23:20 GMT As a sales leader, have you ever felt like you were at war in your business?   No surprise there because modern business is based on a military model. However, today's business environment is rapidly changing requiring sales managers to look at new and different approaches to leading sales organizations.   Now the question is: what will replace the old business model?   You have probably heard of the idea that everything is based on either fear or love... by Gregory Stebbins http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Recruit-and-Retain-More-High-Producing-Sales-Leaders/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Recruit-and-Retain-More-High-Producing-Sales-Leaders/ Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:31:25 GMT   What the Experts Say and My Twenty-Two Years of Experience You have dreamed of making it big, having no money problems, driving the nice car and living in your dream home with no financial worries. If you are struggling to make it in a home business, join the crowd! The experts I've read put the number of home business failures by the fifth year at 90-95%. Not very encouraging is it... by Ray Matthews http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Seven-Secrets-to-Home-Business-Success/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Seven-Secrets-to-Home-Business-Success/ Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:39:30 GMT Question:  Would you be interested in an executive job search system that would guarantee feedback so you can improve your results?  Answer:  Of course you would. In this article, I share with you the top three mistakes every $100K+ executive makes when looking for job leads. I also show you how to change your job hunting approach so that you can measure your results every step of the way... by Karen Armon http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/3-Mistakes-That-Keep-$100K-Executives-Unemployed-during-a-Recession/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/3-Mistakes-That-Keep-$100K-Executives-Unemployed-during-a-Recession/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:47:35 GMT Many banks are learning the hard way that whether it is in their banking operations or on their frontline teller ranks, performance issues are not always linked to the lack of job skills but may also be impacted by poor cause identification, inefficient work schedules, continuous overtime, lack of adequate transportation or other personal issues that flood over into the worksite and diminish their performance. For over 21 years, as Edcomm Banker's Academy has presented the latest in staff development options, we have recently recognized the importance of identifying and dealing with how to balance the best approaches to both work/life worlds for our client needs through management development.   To address some of these concerns, there has been increased interest in course offerings that include work/life segments within supervisory development programs that help to identify diverse stress-related behaviors and to modify the effects that challenge work teams, which left unchecked, will cost banks money... by Dr. Linda Eagle http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Performance-Linked-to-Work/Life-Balance/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Performance-Linked-to-Work/Life-Balance/ Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:55:40 GMT In a business world fraught with layoffs, budget and staff cuts, acquisitions and mergers, uncertainty abounds. Bank operations managers are asking themselves: "What if these cuts hit my department? How can I do more with less?" The need for efficiency in bank operations has never been greater.   Traditional approaches for dealing with economic pressure in bank processing generally include admonitions such as, "nose to the grindstone," "tails and elbows," and the ever popular "come in early, stay late, and work through lunch... by Dr. Linda Eagle http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Productivity-Strategies-in-Banking-Operations-During-Recessionary-Times/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Productivity-Strategies-in-Banking-Operations-During-Recessionary-Times/ Fri, 26 Dec 2008 01:23:45 GMT   The subprime crisis of the big power has led to the global financial crisis. It seems that such an expression overstates the strength of the big power. But we cannot ignore the economic globalization which makes economic communities connect with and affect each other positively or negatively... by Gerry Ding http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/International-Trade-in-Global-Financial-Crisis/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/International-Trade-in-Global-Financial-Crisis/ Thu, 25 Dec 2008 02:31:50 GMT     The hospitality industry is on its boom. Consumption of resources and massive waste generation by hotels is polluting the city. These days travelers not only think about their pockets but also about the planet when they check in... by M. Scott Parisi http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Make-your-business-greener/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Make-your-business-greener/ Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:39:55 GMT http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Reviewing-Your-Postcard-Printing/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Reviewing-Your-Postcard-Printing/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:47:15 GMT Everyone knows that the buying and selling process begins with doing extensive research before developing a marketing plan and among this research it’s important to have a good idea of what the average asking or selling price of a property in a certain neighborhood is.  Most people recognize this as comparable sales while realtors tend to refer to it by its shorthand name: real estate “comps”.  So how does one find these comps? It may necessitate having to physically go there but courthouses in many states already have information on real estate comps which is readily available to almost anyone... by Museum Park http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Comparable-Sales-Made-Easy/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Comparable-Sales-Made-Easy/ Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:55:20 GMT I’ve written, at times, about how to effectively design eye catching brochures that drive sales, but I fear that I may have neglected to mention one of the most important aspects of marketing with brochures - placement.  It’s imperative that your  marketing message is displayed and distributed properly if you want to make the most out of your brochures.  After all, even if you have the most eye popping brochure design, it will be going wasted if your brochures are never seen... by Robert Johnston http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Finding-Your-Place/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Finding-Your-Place/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:23:25 GMT Ever noticed something like this before: you get a newsletter in the mail each month from a company. They have a section in the newsletter where people can write in and offer suggestions. They print whatever suggestions they like, and you usually sit back and think that many of these are quite good... by Robert Johnston http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Are-You-Listening-to-Your-Customers/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Are-You-Listening-to-Your-Customers/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:31:30 GMT The purpose of your newsletter may be to keep members of a club updated on current events, to promote your company and keep up a connection with customers, or to generate sales. Whatever your goals, there are a few things that you need to consider before printing, even before designing your newsletter. Deciding on layout format beforehand will save you from timely setbacks that can cause you to miss your deadline... by Robert Johnston http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-purpose-of-your-newsletter/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-purpose-of-your-newsletter/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:39:35 GMT I’ve talked a lot about Serving Your Market lately, on the various forums I’m involved with. It’s a concept I’ve subscribed to since the beginning of my 2 years in business and one that has played a very significant role in my success. In this post we’ll look at the real reasons why you should serve your market, and specific ways that you can do that in your own business model… What does it mean to Serve Your Market? Serving your market means that you are actively involved on the micro-level and have an obvious vested interest in that market... by Macgyver Sham http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Become-a-Market-Leader-in-Your-Niche/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Become-a-Market-Leader-in-Your-Niche/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:47:40 GMT Big, expensive purchases don’t come very often for most people, and when they do roll around, most people like to savor them. Think about a new car as a prime example. How often do you replace your car, and how excited does it make you when you finally get to purchase a new one?         This so rarely happens for me that I enjoy looking over all the information, and I’ll admit, if I’m going to spend a lot of money I don’t mind spending a little extra on the smaller things... by Robert Johnston http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Packaged-Deals/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Packaged-Deals/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:55:45 GMT Growth is a natural part of any strong company, and as soon as that growth falters, you can expect your sales to start declining. However, growth can pose a few problems depending on the industry you’re in. Sometimes you can naturally reach the end of your growth potential in a certain market, which will lead you to a new kind of marketing to keep your business strong... by Robert Johnston http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Tips-for-Breaking-Into-a-New-Market/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Tips-for-Breaking-Into-a-New-Market/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:23:50 GMT When going to an event of any kind I’m sure the first thing on your list to bring will always be business cards. This is the obvious one, but what else should you bring? Maybe some current marketing material or maybe some kind of free item to give away, but is that all? There are a number of options open to you to bring to these things to be certain that you make the best impression possible. Some of it has less to do with how you interact with others and just matters of convenience for yourself... by Robert Johnston http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Forming-Your-Checklist/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Forming-Your-Checklist/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:31:55 GMT Business purchase price allocation is necessary following the purchase or sale of a business. The purchaser needs to allocate the total purchase price to establish their books for the purpose of calculating amortization and depreciation. The seller needs to allocate the price to calculate their taxable income and taxes... by Patrick C. O Connor http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Business-Purchase-Price-Allocation/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Business-Purchase-Price-Allocation/ Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:39:15 GMT As the most important part of marketing research should always be a strong element of your marketing department. I can’t think of anything that would be of a greater concern to a marketer than keeping a careful eye on the marketplace. Now, there are two different ways you can go about researching, and this article is going to focus entirely on the first method, which is researching the market and who’s running it... by Robert Johnston http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Researching-the-Market/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Researching-the-Market/ Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:47:20 GMT As we all know risks are always associated with business. No business can run without taking risks. Risks taking have been over hyped a lot, exciting and are normally made for movie concepts... by Michael Owen http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/HOW-TO-MINIMIZE-RISKS-IN-A-BUSINESS/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/HOW-TO-MINIMIZE-RISKS-IN-A-BUSINESS/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:55:25 GMT Have you ever envied, as I have, those fortunate individuals who seemed to know from a very early age exactly what they wanted to do with their lives? And who seemed easily to avoid the series of false starts and disappointments with which most of us have to contend early in our careers. They had their setbacks, no doubt, but dealt with these confidently and comfortably in the knowledge that they were securely embarked on their true course in life. Most of us are not so lucky, and if we come eventually to the idea (the very sound idea) that our future lies in having our own business we face a bewildering range of possibilities, to say nothing of the untold hazards and pitfalls... by Vibhu Arya http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Simple-Steps-to-Brainstorming-Your-Business-Niche/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Simple-Steps-to-Brainstorming-Your-Business-Niche/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:23:30 GMT To a lot of people, the thought of creating their own information product from scratch can seem like a very daunting or overwhelming process. However, if you follow some very basic steps, creating an information product can be quite simple. Step One... by Bikramjit Singh Bedi http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-Basic-Steps-about-Product-Creation/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-Basic-Steps-about-Product-Creation/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:31:35 GMT As an aquarium professional I would like to discuss the pressure our hobby as put on the world’s reefs and what we can do to minimize damage. First and foremost we must promote responsible reef keeping by learning and researching these wild animals we wish to care for out of their natural environment. Management through collector and consumer education as well as captive farming and aquaculture we can make this hobby sustainable... by amandeep singh http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Management-through-Collector-and-Consumer-Education/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Management-through-Collector-and-Consumer-Education/ Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:39:40 GMT PREPARE YOUR BUSINESS FOR economic change By Laurie Harvey, VP Marketing  Firstbase Services Ltd. Business in Canada has been reliant on our American allies for years, from manufacturing to tourism, to natural resources such as oil and grain.  A downturn in the United States economy is destined to have an negative impact on the Canadian marketplace... by Firstbase http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/PREPARE-YOUR-BUSINESS-for-economic-change/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/PREPARE-YOUR-BUSINESS-for-economic-change/ Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:47:45 GMT Let's say you're on a cold call, and it's going well. You have a strong connection with your potential client. But the conversation starts to wander off the topic... by Ari Galper http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Avoid-Getting-Off-Track-When-You-Cold-Call/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Avoid-Getting-Off-Track-When-You-Cold-Call/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:55:50 GMT Today world is facing many environmental problems, which had adverse effects on the mankind. Global warming and coming crisis of natural energy sources are most important indications. If these problems are not solved at right time then it can be harmful for both developed and developing nations... by Terry Farar http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Advantages-of-BioDiesel/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Advantages-of-BioDiesel/ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:23:55 GMT Sometimes we put in a lot of time creating relationships with prospects who seem interested in what we have to offer. We've "qualified" them. And we've also given a great presentation of our product or service... by Ari Galper http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Find-a-'Fit'-When-You-Cold-Call/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Find-a-'Fit'-When-You-Cold-Call/ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:31:15 GMT Accounting Background Accounting has been defined by the profession as “The art of recording, classifying, and summarising, in terms of money, transactions and events which are, essentially, financial in nature, and interpreting the results accordingly.” Accounting relates to the dissemination and measurement of financial information by accountancy professionals to establish the level of performance of an organisation. The culmination of such analysis is the preparation and production of a set of financial accounts representing company performance in the previous twelve months... by peter radford http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/ACCOUNTING:-HOW-TO-SUCCEED/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/ACCOUNTING:-HOW-TO-SUCCEED/ Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:39:20 GMT Have you heard of the adage, if you can’t control it you can’t measure it? Well, for business, control is all about managing your time resources, and that includes your staff. Nearly all businesses in the service industry, collect time – but why?  In the main, time is collected so that clients can be billed. If you spent 2 hours writing a client’s brief, then you need to be able to charge that out to a client – and that’s where the measurement of time is paramount... by tom applegate http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Time-tracking-your-business-to-success/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Time-tracking-your-business-to-success/ Sun, 31 Aug 2008 01:47:25 GMT Any business plan is geared to achieve a variety of things, the most important of which is to demonstrate a blueprint for how your company will develop in all of its phases. It is also a document for demonstrating credibility and vision when seeking funding, key employees and strategic partners. However, building a solid business plan that not only snags the attention of key partners, but also acts as the point of reference for a company as it grows, is no easy task... by Lucy Marcus http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Build-a-Business-Plan/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Build-a-Business-Plan/ Mon, 19 May 2008 02:55:30 GMT What does research tell us about leadership activities? A Center for Creative Leadership survey that included responses from 750 executives showed the following results: The majority of respondents (79 percent) consider developing leaders as one of the five most critical factors for developing competitive advantage. Executives (90 percent) are very or somewhat involved with leadership development. People skills were ranked the highest in importance, followed by personal characteristics, strategic management skills at upper levels, and process management skills... by Martha Terhan http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/From-Research-on-Leadership/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/From-Research-on-Leadership/ Sun, 18 May 2008 03:23:35 GMT There are thousands of business ideas in the world and millions of people are involved in business. I'm in network marketing and I got the opportunity to see people from different jobs, business and communities and countries. You may be inspired from big names in business, watched movies about successful people, wondered that I could be a successful businessman too... by Tamal Anwar http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Success-in-business-comes-with-creativity/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Success-in-business-comes-with-creativity/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:31:40 GMT With the expansion of the global economy and more businesses competing for the international market, corporate relocation is becoming commonplace profit-making strategy. Major corporations have branched their products and services throughout the world and in places located in the southern portions of England, Kent being one that stands out. Companies may also relocate to various parts of the UK – that’s easier, as it’s within the same country, but there is still an awful lot to be considered in any such move... by John McLean http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-Corporate-Relocation-Services-Help-Your-Staff/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-Corporate-Relocation-Services-Help-Your-Staff/ Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:39:45 GMT Business expansion is the primary reason for needing the increasingly popular corporate relocation services. With the ever increasing size of the global market and world economy more companies than ever before are exploiting new markets and creating more businesses and profit opportunities in foreign locations, in comparison to the past. Moreover, the number of global mergers and acquisitions has increased as well, causing companies to redirect their resources to other parts of the world in support of their growth... by John McLean http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-Need-for-Corporate-Relocation-Services/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-Need-for-Corporate-Relocation-Services/ Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:47:50 GMT If you are a corporation considering the possibility of relocating, or even expanding your business, there are corporate relocation services available to assist you throughout this entire transition. Corporate relocation is always an extremely complex project for any sized company and there are many details involved which you need to deal with. Because of the complexity that often accompanies such moves, it is wise to hire the services of a corporate relocation company... by John McLean http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/What-Corporate-Relocation-Services-can-do-for-You/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/What-Corporate-Relocation-Services-can-do-for-You/ Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:55:55 GMT When the matter of knowledge management and systems is raised in conversation with many sales managers and directors, they immediately look to the financial reporting within the company. They can run a plethora of reports on customers by product, turnover and margin which can be extrapolated to regions and a myriad of other reports by design. Some companies extend the approach even further to systems that relate to quality assurance: the process to be used when entering orders to the financial or operational system, the process to be used for credit notes and other compliance obligations for the effective operation of the company... by Adele Crane http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Managing-Knowledge-in-Sales-Forces/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Managing-Knowledge-in-Sales-Forces/ Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:23:15 GMT In working closely with technology providers over the years, I regularly discover that these companies are making common mistakes that devalue the company, leave revenue on the table, or jeopardize their long-term health. So this special article identifies the top 10 of these mistakes to help you avoid making them. 10... by Daniel A. Pepper, Esq. http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/THE-TOP-10-MISTAKES-TECHNOLOGY-COMPANIES-MAKE/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/THE-TOP-10-MISTAKES-TECHNOLOGY-COMPANIES-MAKE/ Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:31:20 GMT Many of you who want to start a business from home or already doing it can easily see the advantages, such as: spend more time with the kids, avoid traffic, get the freedom to decide about your strategy and of course become your own boss. Well many home businesses in my country Australia are booming and replacing a slow to react corporations. In the present online communication is actually does not matter where you are as long as you doing your job... by Edo Moria http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Tips-on-saving-time-when-in-business/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Tips-on-saving-time-when-in-business/ Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:39:25 GMT Cruising around the MLM playground (Online MLM Forums), the question of “How do you prospect strangers into your MLM Business?” popped up. And I knew if this fellow Network Marketer was struggling with this question, then several others probably are having the same dilemma as well. So here it is... by Richard Knight http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/MLM-Success-Training:-Golden-Rule-For-Prospecting-Strangers/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/MLM-Success-Training:-Golden-Rule-For-Prospecting-Strangers/ Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:47:30 GMT Whether you are starting up a new businness or you already have an established company, the importance of a businness plan may be over looked. Yes, they can take some time to draw up but just think of your businness plan as a map of a country. Without the details and information on this map, trying to navigate yourself around a country will usually end up leaving you lost... by Anthony Jewell http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Developing-a-Business-Plan-=-Developing-a-Succesful-Business/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Developing-a-Business-Plan-=-Developing-a-Succesful-Business/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:55:35 GMT All investors greatly desire and are motivated by a clear picture of a company’s exit strategy, or the timing and method through which they can “cash in” on their investment. This picture best comes into focus when the key valuation and liquidity drivers of the company are clearly delineated. An excellent method to accomplish this is through descriptions of comparable firms that have had successful liquidity events, either through acquisition, merger, of initial public offerings (IPOs)... by Dave Lavinsky http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Documenting-the-Exit-Strategy-in-Your-Business-Plan/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Documenting-the-Exit-Strategy-in-Your-Business-Plan/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:23:40 GMT You have a detailed businness plan, which showed the overall intent of your company. You presented the businness plan to your bank before start-up and they submitted funding in the amount that you both deemed acceptable. The original businness plan contained the basis of the procedures that will help you stay focussed while the company grows... by Matt Bacak http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/HOW-TO-STAY-FOCUSSED-AND-BUILD-YOUR-BUSINESS/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/HOW-TO-STAY-FOCUSSED-AND-BUILD-YOUR-BUSINESS/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:31:45 GMT Many people ask how many graphs or charts they should have in their businness plans. As with most other businness planning questions, the answer is “it depends”. This article discusses the key factors influencing the number of graphs and charts to include in your businness plan... by Dave Lavinsky http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Use-Graphs-and-Charts-in-Your-Business-Plan/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Use-Graphs-and-Charts-in-Your-Business-Plan/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:39:50 GMT Ok..... by Kevin Erickson http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/What-do-Business-Plans-Include/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/What-do-Business-Plans-Include/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:47:55 GMT Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to start your first restaurant, or you have been working in the service industry for a long time, restaurant businness plan software can help you create a streamlined businness plan that will improve your chances of funding. Here are few things to keep in mind when comparing various packages. Your needs - Various businness plan software packages are geared toward different sizes of restaurant businness and different levels of funding needs... by Angie Noack http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Restaurant-Business-Plan-Software-Considerations/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Restaurant-Business-Plan-Software-Considerations/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:55:15 GMT Do you intend to start a new business? Or are you an extension of current activities and require a bank loan or foreign investment? If you are going to seek capital investment, it is very likely that you will be required to have a business plan. If you are starting a business, despite the work, a business plan can prepare in advance obstacles and help ensure your success. A business plan is something that many small businesses are unable to create, however, many business owners are categorically that having a written business plan is the one of the keys to their success... by scott morris http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-importance-of-business-planning/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-importance-of-business-planning/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:23:20 GMT Business plans continue to be an essential element of the capital-raising process. They must convince investors to take notice - investors that are shrewder today due to the ups-and-downs they have experienced over the past few years. Adding to the financing challenge is the plethora of high-quality companies, both public and private, in which investors can choose to invest... by Dave Lavinsky http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Why-You,-Why-Now:-A-Critical-Component-of-a-Winning-Business-Plan/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Why-You,-Why-Now:-A-Critical-Component-of-a-Winning-Business-Plan/ Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:31:25 GMT When someone mentions businness planning we have been conditioned to think about writing a businness plan. There are hundreds of books and articles, tons of softwar, an army of consultants, and a multitude government programs to help you write a businness plan. There are virtually no resources to help you set up what today’s businness environment really demands – a continuous, ongoing planning system... by David E. Coffman http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Why-You-Need-a-Business-Planning-System-NOT-a-Business-Plan/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Why-You-Need-a-Business-Planning-System-NOT-a-Business-Plan/ Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:39:30 GMT The Customer Analysis section of the businness plan assesses the customer segments that the company serves. In it, the company must 1) identify its target customers, 2) convey the needs of these customers, and 3) show how its products and services satisfy these needs. The first step of the Customer Analysis is to define exactly which customers the company is serving... by Dave Lavinsky http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Analyzing-Customers-in-Your-Business-Plan/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Analyzing-Customers-in-Your-Business-Plan/ Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:47:35 GMT In today’s world, we all move at nearly supersonic speed. Between meetings, proposals, sales, budgets, and an ever growing list of tasks and responsibilities, business owners must also plan for the future, devise growth strategies, and create forecasts. The effects of present and future stresses can engender strong overwhelm... by Andrew Brown http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-manage-work-and-business-more-effectively/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-manage-work-and-business-more-effectively/ Fri, 09 Nov 2007 22:55:40 GMT All types of industries use independent contractors. This type of working relationship is mutually beneficial, allowing companies to pay for labor only as they need it and letting specialized workers set up as businesses themselves. You will find them involved with the building of a house, completing an analysis for a Fortune 500 company, or working special projects for the government... by Andrew Brown http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Guidelines-for-Hiring-an-Independent-Contractor/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Guidelines-for-Hiring-an-Independent-Contractor/ Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:23:45 GMT I am amazed at how many resources there are and how much information is available today on writing a businness plan. There is softwar, documents, templates, outlines and a lot of experts that can help you. Most experts and resources will tell you exactly how to write a businness plan and maybe even provide a template that only needs minor changes to fit your needs... by Rod Francis http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Writing-A-Successful-Business-Plan:-The-Feasibility/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Writing-A-Successful-Business-Plan:-The-Feasibility/ Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:31:50 GMT Why Plan? The disposition of IS, whether they involve network, hardware, or software components, requires significant preparation and planning. Upgrading or installing system components, whether it is within the context of a finance strategy or not, will have many key dependencies and considerations. Whenever a complex systems project is taken on, competent, proven professionals must be sought out to help in the planning and implementation... by Maria Leka http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/WHY-PLANNING/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/WHY-PLANNING/ Sun, 04 Nov 2007 02:39:55 GMT What Does Reporting Mean? Strategizing the finance function involves conceptualizing and designing infrastructure that will suit the organization’s data needs now and in the future. Although this is no easy task, the strategizing effort eventually must focus on higher-level, soft components to ensure development of a relevant finance function. This means addressing upper-tier considerations of the multilevel approach to strategizing... by Maria Leka http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/WHY-TO-REPORT-FINANCIAL-DATA/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/WHY-TO-REPORT-FINANCIAL-DATA/ Sat, 03 Nov 2007 03:47:15 GMT The term strategy fits well in many business contexts. Most agree the areas of marketing, sales, and mergers and acquisitions are paced by strategies of sometimes significant depth and breadth. Strategizing the finance function, however, seems awkward... by Ken P. Steward http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/STRATEGIZING-IN-ALL-THE-RIGHT-PLACES/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/STRATEGIZING-IN-ALL-THE-RIGHT-PLACES/ Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:55:20 GMT Strategy Defined: What is meant by the term strategy in the context of the finance function? A strategy could mean any of the following: - Employing best practices in business processes - Seeking out and employing innovative technologies - Developing new paradigms for analyzing or managing data - Achieving economies of scale in the data flow dynamic - Seeking out and employing the best minds in the business Although many executives/business owners may employ any one or combination of these as their finance strategy, the term itself has a broader application. Strategy in this context involves the choices and perspectives that best suit the circumstances or tasks at hand. Determining an appropriate strategy means understanding the desired end result, then aligning all core competencies (unique strengths of the business itself) and tools to achieve this end as quickly and effectively as possible... by Ken P. Steward http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/BENEFITS-OF-STRATEGIZING/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/BENEFITS-OF-STRATEGIZING/ Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:23:25 GMT Gaining a better understanding of the need to strategize the finance function will require defining the scope of finance needs. Doing this involves understanding the company's capacity to meet obligations and handle the day-to-day challenges of being in business. Such an analysis will bear different results for different companies... by Ken P. Steward http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/SCOPE-OF-STRATEGIZING/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/SCOPE-OF-STRATEGIZING/ Thu, 01 Nov 2007 06:31:30 GMT Purveyors of conventional wisdom would have you believe that the very first thing you ought to do when setting up a new businness is to create a businness plan. It doesn't matter whether you are selling odds and ends on eBay from your living room or something larger and more complex, Business plans are excellent and necessary. Far too few of us self-employed and freelance people use them... by Ellen Zucker http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Before-the-Business-Plan/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Before-the-Business-Plan/ Thu, 01 Nov 2007 07:39:35 GMT After spending months in meetings, logging a ton of phone calls, and sitting across from a prospective client for days in negotiation, you get the project. The hard part is behind you – or is it? Bringing in your dream deal is a great achievement, but if you cannot deliver on your promises, that dream could turn into a nightmare that buries your company. Stiff competition exists in pretty much every market niche today, whether product or service... by Andrew Brown http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Recommendations-for-getting-the-business-and-staying-in-business/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Recommendations-for-getting-the-business-and-staying-in-business/ Sun, 28 Oct 2007 08:47:40 GMT The truth is, it takes an entrepreneurial zeal and a fire inside of you to start a lawn business — and make it succeed — and not everyone has it. How do you know if you have what it takes to start a lawn business? There's really no way to know for sure. But I do find things in common among the industry's best... by Daniel Pepper http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/5-Surefire-Signs-Of-a-Lawn-Business-Entrepreneur/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/5-Surefire-Signs-Of-a-Lawn-Business-Entrepreneur/ Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:55:45 GMT Seeking strategy in the finance area means turning over rocks that would normally be left alone. While this may seem painful in the short term, the benefit lies in setting a predictable and stable course for the company. The small and emerging business owner sets a dangerous course for the business by not seeking to examine the road ahead but instead allowing the future to unfold on its own... by Ken P. Steward http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/INITIATING-THE-CULTURE-OF-STRATEGY/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/INITIATING-THE-CULTURE-OF-STRATEGY/ Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:23:50 GMT In the US alone, business loose an estimated 8 billion dollars a year just completing timesheets. This article gives a brief overview of time, timesheets, their disadvantages and how to save your business more money that you would think possible simply by turning off this wasteful resource tap, and yet still manage and collect your time metrics using a revolutionary new product called MetriQ. In most cultures, time is regarded as a fundamental quantity, i... by tom applegate http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-Timesheet-Deathnell/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-Timesheet-Deathnell/ Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:31:55 GMT To prosper in this fast-paced, ever-changing job market and workplace, where your present job is more than the duties and responsibilities you were hired to perform, you sometimes have to think more like a behaviorist than business person. It is from your job you protect your family and guard your quality of life. For some it is the starting-point of future challenges and successes or a pathway for attaining financial goals... by Robert Taub http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Safeguarding-Your-Career/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Safeguarding-Your-Career/ Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:39:15 GMT One of the great misconceptions is that you can motivate people. You cannot. Think about motivational speakers... by Ivo Lucas http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Create-a-Motivational-Environment/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Create-a-Motivational-Environment/ Sat, 23 Jun 2007 13:47:20 GMT Situational analysis is simply what it says: analyzing the situation. Before leaping into any action, the sales manager must analyze the business realities to determine what the best action would be. Additionally, after the action has been completed, another analysis must be done to determine the impact of the action on all concerned stakeholders and what, if any, further action must be taken... by Lidia Spencer http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Knowing-the-Business-Realities:-Situational-Analysis/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Knowing-the-Business-Realities:-Situational-Analysis/ Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:55:25 GMT The rules seem to change constantly and are not always easy to interpret. As the sales manager, and as a representative of your organization, you must actively support the adherence to all legal guidelines regarding employment practices. These laws and regulations were put in place to prevent some past questionable practices, and they have long-term positive outcomes for all parties involved... by Lidia Spencer http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Legal-and-Ethical-Ramifications-of-Recruiting-and-Hiring/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Legal-and-Ethical-Ramifications-of-Recruiting-and-Hiring/ Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:23:30 GMT Finding the right combination of people for your team is a critical first step to success. Here are some principles that can act as your guide: Include people who have an understanding of the issues; have time or, more realistically, will make the time; have the power to make the changes; have different perspectives on the problem; have quite different personalities, so that they complement each other. Recruit a facilitator... by Emanuell Sterbinszki http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Finding-the-right-combination-of-people-for-your-team/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Finding-the-right-combination-of-people-for-your-team/ Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:31:35 GMT Most tasks cannot be done in isolation. It takes a number of people, working together, to satisfy internal and external customers. Each person is important, and if anyone fouls up, the entire team and its processes are impacted... by Emanuell Sterbinszki http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Help-your-team-perform-at-the-highest-leve/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Help-your-team-perform-at-the-highest-leve/ Mon, 11 Jun 2007 17:39:40 GMT Life is full of challenges, but few are as difficult as having to work closely with people whose behaviour exceeds what you consider acceptable. Since these people could impact your worklife significantly, here are some ideas that can help: In general, follow the philosophy of the Serenity Prayer. The prayer goes like this: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change The courage to change the things I can And the wisdom to know the difference... by Emanuell Sterbinszki http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Dealing-with-Difficult-People-in-your-Team/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Dealing-with-Difficult-People-in-your-Team/ Mon, 11 Jun 2007 18:47:45 GMT You seldom get to choose your boss. What you do get to do is influence how you work together. It is not the boss's job to make you happy... by Daniela O. http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Working-with-a-Difficult-Boss/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Working-with-a-Difficult-Boss/ Sun, 10 Jun 2007 19:55:50 GMT Most people are either extroverts or introverts. Extroverts tend to be more outspoken and usually think aloud. They talk before they think... by Emanuell Sterbinszki http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Dealing-with-Quiet-People-in-your-Team/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Dealing-with-Quiet-People-in-your-Team/ Thu, 07 Jun 2007 20:23:55 GMT How decisions are made has a lot to do with how effective the decisions turn out to be. There are many ways to make decisions with your team. Most commonly, decisions can be made by one person, such as your boss, or a few people (minority); most of your teammates (majority); the support of everyone (consensus)... by Carly Tan http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Decision-Making:-With-Your-Teammates/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Decision-Making:-With-Your-Teammates/ Wed, 30 May 2007 21:31:15 GMT With increased globalization and cosmopolitan approaches to life, the job hunting process is also undergoing changes. People are increasingly looking for jobs outside the borders or their countries, in various fields regardless of their education, and in a more competitive world then ever. While the companies from developed countries are struggling to hire the most qualified work force, it is becoming more likely that this work force will be coming from countries in transition or developing states... by Rachel Gordon http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Job-search-approaches/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Job-search-approaches/ Mon, 28 May 2007 22:39:20 GMT We are all faced with many choices every day. Some are easy and others are tough. Dealing successfully with the tough issues is a skill that will reduce stress and save time... by Carly Tan http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Decision-Making:-Individual/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Decision-Making:-Individual/ Sun, 27 May 2007 23:47:25 GMT While the idea has been discussed and debated since the oil sands has come into existance, it looks as though Alberta's oil sands could finally be turning to, of all things, nuclear power to satisfy the outrageously large demand for electricity. The ambitious project, spearheaded by the local subsidiary of a mega-conglomerate, is focused on loosening up large quantities of bitumen encased in limestone. As usual, both investors and environmental activists looking for up-to-the-second facts and opinion are turning to the blogosphere... by Inveslogic Editorial Staff http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Will-Albertas-Oil-Sands-Go-Nuclear/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Will-Albertas-Oil-Sands-Go-Nuclear/ Fri, 25 May 2007 01:55:30 GMT Benchmarking is the continuous process of measuring products, services, and practices against the toughest competitors or those companies regarded as leaders. Benchmarking is a method of comparing processes, products, and services against organizations with the best practices. You can benchmark best practices to identify how others achieve outstanding results, and can even benchmark the actual measurable outcomes... by Carie M. McCabe http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/About-Benchmarking/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/About-Benchmarking/ Mon, 21 May 2007 02:23:35 GMT Absenteeism costs everyone. It increases your organization's costs since temporary staff might need to be hired or your colleagues might need to work overtime. It reduces your customer service, since fill-in workers are less effective... by Carie M. McCabe http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Absenteeism/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Absenteeism/ Sun, 20 May 2007 03:31:40 GMT Despite a lot of talk about the desire to simplify and focus, many professionals fall far short of their longing. As responsible people doing our best to satisfy competing demands, we tolerate, and maybe even thrive a bit on figuring out how to squeeze in more and more. How do some people go from more to less with better results? Juggling personal interests, work commitments, family obligations, social schedules and community activities, while trying to please everyone along the path, leaves little time for big picture thinking... by Helene Mazur http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Cutting-Through-the-Clutter-~-Personal-and-Business-Strategic-Planning/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Cutting-Through-the-Clutter-~-Personal-and-Business-Strategic-Planning/ Wed, 09 May 2007 04:39:45 GMT Preventing accidents is everybody's job. These prevention activities have a huge payback, both financially and in terms of morale. Be extra cautious when using toxic substances... by Carie M. McCabe http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Accident-Prevention/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Accident-Prevention/ Mon, 16 Apr 2007 05:47:50 GMT Factors That Should Make a Difference But Often Don’t Some supposed competitive advantages sound good but somehow never amount to much in practice. Here are two competitive advantages that you’d be better off ignoring unless you’re an expert in the field. Patents The pharmaceuticals industry effectively employs patents as a barrier to entry... by Glen Barthley http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Overblown-Competitive-Advantages/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Overblown-Competitive-Advantages/ Sun, 01 Apr 2007 06:55:55 GMT Reversal is a good tool for improving a product or a service. To use it, ask the opposite of the question you want to ask, and apply the results. Example: Imagine that you want to improve the response of a service centre... by Dean Johnes http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Improving-products-or-services/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Improving-products-or-services/ Fri, 09 Feb 2007 07:23:15 GMT It is important that the founding team be staffed by people with experience in technology and business. This is one of the main reasons why success stories of companies established and managed over time by only one entrepreneur are rare. In most cases, even when the venture has only one entrepreneur, he quickly gathers around him a core of people in order to promote the idea from its initial stages... by Rosa Meldison http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-importance-of-the-management-team-in-successful-companies/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-importance-of-the-management-team-in-successful-companies/ Sat, 13 Jan 2007 08:31:20 GMT The engagement of talented consultants from various professional fields is essential to the success of the company. There are traditional areas, such as economic and legal matters, in which every company customarily hires outside advisors. But there are also professional consultants in other fields who may contribute to the company in its line of business or elsewhere, in order to accelerate the progress of the company and the time-to-market of its products (accelerators)... by Rosa Meldison http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-importance-of-external-advisors-in-successful-companies/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-importance-of-external-advisors-in-successful-companies/ Mon, 08 Jan 2007 09:39:25 GMT A goal (again according to Funk & Wagnalls dictionary) is "something toward which effort or movement is directed—an end or objective." Customers' goals always involve either achieving a positive result or avoiding a negative one. One of your primary sales responsibilities is to motivate customers to understand their goals... by Patricia Terrone http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Different-types-of-Goals-when-selling/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Different-types-of-Goals-when-selling/ Sun, 07 Jan 2007 10:47:30 GMT It may sound like an exercise in splitting hairs. What is the big difference whether you use the word goals or needs? The answer is "plenty" when value-driven sales are at stake. It is more than just a question of semantics when you focus on goals and not needs... by Patricia Terrone http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/General-Customer-Needs-when-selling/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/General-Customer-Needs-when-selling/ Sun, 07 Jan 2007 11:55:35 GMT For any activity you have excelled at, it is likely that you have been able to measure your progress in real time. Your progress determines what adjustments you need to make to improve your performance. Think about it: In golf, you keep track of strokes on each hole; with diets, the number of pounds lost per week; with school, your grades on tests; with stocks, your monthly return on investment; and the list goes on and on... by Tina Maldena http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Sales-Excellence-Requires-More-Than-Educated-Guesses/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Sales-Excellence-Requires-More-Than-Educated-Guesses/ Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:23:40 GMT Some companies think that if they are the only ones to provide specific features, they have unique strengths. They encourage salespeople to discuss these unique strengths on every sales call. You soon discover these so-called unique strengths turn out to be unique weaknesses... by Patricia Terrone http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Deciding-Whether-a-Feature-Is-a-Unique-Strength/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Deciding-Whether-a-Feature-Is-a-Unique-Strength/ Wed, 13 Dec 2006 13:31:45 GMT Even taking into account styles, attitudes, and personalities, customers' goals are not as arbitrary as one would imagine. Two factors influence what goals customers seek and the market segments they belong to: the characteristics of their organizations and their positions. Using these two factors helps you to suggest goals that customers can relate to when you initially contact them... by Patricia Terrone http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Organizational-characteristics-affect-customers-goals/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Organizational-characteristics-affect-customers-goals/ Wed, 06 Dec 2006 14:39:50 GMT A goal (again according to Funk & Wagnalls dictionary) is "something toward which effort or movement is directed—an end or objective." Customers' goals always involve either achieving a positive result or avoiding a negative one. One of your primary sales responsibilities is to motivate customers to understand their goals... by Tina Maldena http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Guidelines-on-setting-goals-when-selling/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Guidelines-on-setting-goals-when-selling/ Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:47:55 GMT It is recommended that trend analysis be used when evaluating the balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and ratios. Ideally, five years’ worth of data should be used. Trend analysis is the comparing of key ratios from each year against industry norms to pinpoint movement toward improvement or decline in a business and to identify unusual items... by Dr. Roger White http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/What-is-Ratio-Analysis-and-how-does-Trend-Analysis-work/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/What-is-Ratio-Analysis-and-how-does-Trend-Analysis-work/ Sat, 21 Oct 2006 16:55:15 GMT If you are intrigued by the potential of strategy innovation for your company, be aware that you will not get it from your current strategic planning process. You will have to create a separate process for strategy innovation, one that is: Creative Market-centric Heuristic (discovery-driven) Creative Strategy innovation requires a creative process, not an analytical one. It requires people to listen to customers in new ways, design new types of products, and envision strategies for markets that do not currently exist... by Darold Smith http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Strategy-Innovation-vs.-Strategic-Planning/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Strategy-Innovation-vs.-Strategic-Planning/ Sun, 08 Oct 2006 17:23:20 GMT There are three main forms of business organization: (1) sole proprietorships, (2) partnerships, and (3) corporations. In terms of numbers, about 80 percent of businesses are operated as sole proprietorships, while most of the remainder are divided equally between partnerships and corporations. Based on dollar value of sales, however, about 80 percent of all business is conducted by corporations, about 13 percent by sole proprietorships, and about 7 percent by partnerships and hybrids... by Alexe Mirgaten http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-Are-Companies-Organized/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-Are-Companies-Organized/ Fri, 06 Oct 2006 18:31:25 GMT There are seven key questions in strategic planning, both for you and for your business. These are questions that you need to ask and answer over and over, throughout your career. Sometimes a new answer to any of these questions can dramatically change the direction of your business and your life... by Alexe Mirgaten http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Seven-Questions-in-Strategic-Planning/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Seven-Questions-in-Strategic-Planning/ Tue, 03 Oct 2006 19:39:30 GMT Although it is intuitively clear that riskier projects have a higher cost of capital, it is difficult to estimate project risk. First, note that three separate and distinct types of risk can be identified: 1. Stand-alone risk is the project’s risk disregarding the fact that it is but one asset within the firm’s portfolio of assets and that the firm is but one stock in a typical investor’s portfolio of stocks... by Michael Mc. Gordon http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Estimating-the-Cost-and-Risk-of-Capital-for-Individual-Projects/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Estimating-the-Cost-and-Risk-of-Capital-for-Individual-Projects/ Tue, 29 Aug 2006 20:47:35 GMT There is a lot of talk these days about how this period of prosperity cannot last forever. This is certainly a true statement, because nothing lasts forever. The fact is that many public companies have already begun to report reduced earnings... by Lasse Rasch http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Strategic-Issues-and-Action-Plans-for-Business-Success/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Strategic-Issues-and-Action-Plans-for-Business-Success/ Sun, 27 Aug 2006 21:55:40 GMT Sales take place at different levels. Some sales require what I call the clerk approach. If I’m buying a toothbrush and the store clerk started asking about how often and how long I brush, I’d run... by Okojie Pedro http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Sell-Solutions-at-the-Highest-Level/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Sell-Solutions-at-the-Highest-Level/ Sat, 19 Aug 2006 22:23:45 GMT There are a number of reasons why planning is necessary: The future is not an extension of the past. The rate of change in the marketplace will continue to accelerate. Technological progress is taking place at an extraordinary rate... by Lasse Rasch http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Basic-strategies-of-Business-Planning/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Basic-strategies-of-Business-Planning/ Fri, 11 Aug 2006 23:31:50 GMT Sales Planning Consider the historical patterns of behavior for your customers, your markets, your products, and your competitors. The success of your company depends on the success of your customers. Company sales will be affected by the economy... by Lasse Rasch http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Prepare-a-good-Business-Budget/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Prepare-a-good-Business-Budget/ Wed, 09 Aug 2006 01:39:55 GMT The design and implementation of a customer-oriented strategy, having as a central concept the Customer Lifetime Value (CLV), represents a very good example of a complex operation which necessitates a radical reorganization of the company. Such reorganization is not necessarily in terms of physical structure, but rather in terms of philosophy and process management. In a product-oriented organization, the firm studies the market and its own resources, attempting to create a better marketing-mix offer than the competitors... by Lona Matheson http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Comparing-Product-Oriented-and-Customer-Centric-Organizations/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Comparing-Product-Oriented-and-Customer-Centric-Organizations/ Wed, 02 Aug 2006 02:47:15 GMT Fundamentally, an enterprise is effective when it is able to reach its goals and satisfy its objectives. Its goals and objectives must be realistic and reachable and in line with the enterprise’s purpose. From more practical perspectives and in detail, for an enterprise to be effective requires that its functions be executed efficiently in close support of its intent and desired direction... by Roger Phillips http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/What-Does-It-Mean-That-an-Enterprise-Is-Effective/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/What-Does-It-Mean-That-an-Enterprise-Is-Effective/ Thu, 27 Jul 2006 03:55:20 GMT How much time do you lose each day to interruptions? Thirty minutes? An hour? Two hours? Are most or these interruptions of value? When you are interrupted, do you find that when you go back to what you were working on it takes almost as long to get back to where you were as it took to do the work originally? If so, all the work you did originally and all the time you invested are wasted. If you are one of the many people who are constantly interrupted, you’ll benefit enormously when you use the ideas that follow to better control interruptions. It helps to know that there are three types of interruptions: The personal interruption The wrong-time interruption The good interruption Knowing the difference between these three and what to do about them will help you control them... by Roger Phillips http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Control-Interruptions/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/How-to-Control-Interruptions/ Tue, 25 Jul 2006 04:23:25 GMT The evidence is clear that to survive and succeed, enterprises must change their approaches to conduct successful business in the globalized economy. Whereas gradual change has always been required to adapt to new conditions, the pace is now accelerating and incremental change is no longer sufficient. There are many reasons behind the needs to change... by Lona Matheson http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-Six-Major-Challenges-Of-Successful-Enterprises/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/The-Six-Major-Challenges-Of-Successful-Enterprises/ Sat, 22 Jul 2006 05:31:30 GMT Planning guidelines and policies are statements or ground rules that provide a framework for management decisions and actions that are related to the achievement of organizational objectives. The framework established by these guidelines and policies also affects decisions made within the context of the strategic plan. It is not concerned with day-to-day decisions as long as those decisions are consistent with strategic objectives... by Lasse Rasch http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Significant-Planning-Guidelines-and-Policies/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Significant-Planning-Guidelines-and-Policies/ Sat, 22 Jul 2006 06:39:35 GMT Many of the strategies that were appropriate and effective in the past are no longer above reproach. In fact, we have learned over the years that the global marketplace is a dynamic place, full of turmoil; therefore, rethinking of past assumptions and engaging in out-of-the-box thinking is always required. Organizations need to address this constant change, focus on the state of the world, both as it exists now and as it may be in the future, and raise their performance to new levels of effort and achievement... by Lasse Rasch http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Strategies-for-Success-and-Business-Profitability-During-Tough-Times/ http://e-articles.info/e/a/title/Strategies-for-Success-and-Business-Profitability-During-Tough-Times/ Sat, 08 Jul 2006 07:47:40 GMT