Dead Fish - A Strategic Lesson

Malcolm Muggeridge is quoted as saying that only dead fish swim with the stream. I was reminded of this truth yesterday as we enjoy the beautiful summer day by taking a walk for the neighborhood.

Strategic Planning - Not Just For Fortune 2000 Companies

Generally if you have more than about a dozen people in your company you need to have an annual strategic planning process. With a small management team of three or four people it is not very difficult, and will likely go quickly because you discuss these things daily. The trick is to look at the longer-term (at least a year) in the context of a 3-5 year vision for the company. As the company gets bigger the time invested will get bigger too, but either way it will pay big dividends and needs to be done.

An Annual Strategic Planning Process for Small Businesses

A step-by-step process for small businesses to develop a quality strategic plan without sinking all your management time into it.

Andrew Young's Wal-Mart Comments - the Real Dogfight with Small Business

When Andrew Young was interviewed by the Los Angeles Sentinel, he made disparaging remarks about Wal-Mart and neighborhood businesses. A spokesperson for Working Families for Wal-Mart, Young had been hired to help improve the image of the giant retailer. Young focused his remarks on the business skills and character of the owners of America's small businesses, particularly non-African American minority-owners. This ultimately cost the former Atlanta Mayor his job at the public relations firm.

Customer Data Integration Solutions - Definition and Benefits

The article provides an overview of Customer Data Integration (CDI) practices. Here you can find information about the technologies involved, uses and benefits of CDI solutions. The article also provides information on how to find and implement good CDI systems.

The Disintermediation of New Technologies

In economics, disintermediation is the removal of intermediaries in a supply chain. Disintermediation is often the result of high market transparency, in that buyers are aware of supply prices direct from the manufacturer.

How to Easily Make at Least 300% More Money With Your Business Without Finding a New Customer

Without question, the most overlooked, under-valued and under-utilized asset in practically every business is.

Is Business Coaching Meant for You?

Business Coaching is a very broad term and can mean different things to different people. This short read helps readers explore if business coaching is for them.

Create A Beautiful Hair Salon Business Plan

Review details about creating a beautiful hair salon business plan, using it to make start up easier, covering issues that are specific to the industry, providing a plan for operations and other items you can include in the appendices.

SevenWays a Business Plan Can Help Your Business Succeed

A good business plan is your road map to your future. Just as you would regularly check your map during any long trip, you should check your business plan frequently to be sure you are on track. Most business consultants also recommend that you update your business plan at least every year. You also must update your business plan if you are seeking new funding for new equipment, remodeling, or other purposes. Any investor or lender will want to see the most currently updated business plan.

Annual Planning Process

Do you have a formal planning process in place that is consistently implemented each year? The dynamics of life as well as in business suggests that very few things remain stationary. The annual renewal of a formal plan serves as the key to unlock the benefits of a dynamic life.

Kibbutz Puts Industry To Shame

This year, OJ manufacturers in the USA took a severe blow as orange groves fell victim to heavy frosts and hurricanes. With no oranges to squeeze the American orange juice market fell into a severe recession causing the price of FCOJ to double on the global markets within the space of a few weeks.

Business Intelligence Database Systems for Economic Development

Economic development policy is measured by job opportunities, workforce development and business retention and expansion. Business Intelligence Systems are used to enhance economic development, workforce development and business retention and expansion.