Strategic Planning Articles

Are Plans and Planning Necessary?
By: Kaye Marks - Jul 3, 2009
Are business plans good enough to become a necessity? Most of those who had formal business schooling would scoff at any assertions that...
Stop Blaming the Economy and Start Goals for Your Business
By: Kaye Marks - Jul 3, 2009
It is fact that we are in recession right now. Nevertheless, that does not give you the opportunity to blame all of your sales woes on the economy.
Strategic Management: Improving Your Company
By: Lynn Lopez - Jun 29, 2009
A manager is a manager is a manager, some people might think. A manager is usually thought of as the first person of authority that people can...
Become A Strategic Thinker
By: Lynn Lopez - Jun 27, 2009
So you're stuck in a dead-end job with no salvation in sight. You find yourself staying in your horrible job because everyone is telling you that...
How to Move Old Inventory: Tips You Must Know
By: Jess Wells - Jun 24, 2009
Move inventory you've paid for before buying more stock, the pundits say, but it's easier said than done. Here are some ideas on how to dispose of...
Why Strategic Management Works
By: Lynn Lopez - Jun 18, 2009
You can't stand your job. You're overworked, underpaid, unappreciated. No one at work knows what's going on, except the higher-ups. Most of you...
Improve Your Hiring Process to Cut Costs
By: Jim Sirbasku - Jun 17, 2009
Did you know that an estimated two-thirds of employee hiring decisions may be mistakes? This article will provide you with information that can...
Becoming A Strategic Thinker
By: Lynn Lopez - Jun 16, 2009
Strategic thinking is a practically common phrase that gets thrown around and used, especially during business meetings and conferences. Such a...
Looking Forward To The Upturn
By: Jane Dawson - Jun 15, 2009
This article discusses how the latest statistics on market demand and consumer sentiment affect your present and future business outlook.
Vision Without This Is Wasted
By: Shane Cradock - Jun 15, 2009
A lot of businesses get obsessed with having the right vision - Yes, a clear vision is vital but unless you spend time on another area it could all...
Business Cost Cutting in the Downturn
By: Adam Singleton - Jun 14, 2009
Expensive phone bills and broadband costs should be the last thing on your mind when you're trying to run a business, particularly in an economic...
Growing Gains: How to Tap Into Emerging Markets
By: Andrew Regan - Jun 11, 2009
For companies looking to globalise, targeting emerging markets through website translation and SEO is a cost effective way of achieving this. And...
Managing the Economic Downturn the Smart Way
By: Isla Campbell - Jun 11, 2009
Numerous companies are taking drastic measures to help save on costs during the economic crisis. However, there are a series of basic, non-extreme...
How To Motivate Your Staff (Even In Tough Times)
By: Jonathan Jay - Jun 5, 2009
Highly enthusiastic and motivated employees are more productive, take less time off and are more likely to stay with your company.
Buy Below Wholesale To Increase Your Profits
By: Lance Thorington - Jun 5, 2009
Everyone knows that there are retail prices that customers pay in stores for products, and wholesale prices that the stores pay their suppliers for...
Let Your Competition Do The Hard Work
By: Jane Dawson - Jun 5, 2009
In this article we discuss how to analyse your competitors' pay per click ads to save your business money and begin advertising with a head start.
A Brief Introduction To Voice Broadcasting And How It Can Be An Effective Marketing Tool
By: Lance Thorington - Jun 4, 2009
Voice broadcasting might seem like a difficult thing to get into and perfect but it is an essential tool for telemarketing. Optimising your voice...
Advantages of Outsourcing Medical Billing
By: Art Gib - Jun 4, 2009
A common complaint from physicians is that they underestimated the amount of time they would have to devote to the business end of their practices!...
Energy Savings in Your Machine Shop
By: Art Gib - Jun 2, 2009
If you are a shop owner and fed up with your high energy bills, consider a few suggestions to lower your bills and energy consumption. Not only is...
Building Security In Your Small Business
By: Donna Price - Jun 2, 2009
It is time to ensure that you survive and thrive. You must build in security to your business.