Most of us have moved home in the past, so we know how stressful this can be, but moving your office or place of business can be even more of a hassle. Planning ahead can make things run a bit more smoothly, but you also need to take into account […]
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The Visible Approach to Marketing Products for Women
The two main methods for reaching consumers of either gender we call the “visible” and “transparent” approaches to marketing—plus a third or “hybrid” approach that combines the two. Each of these options can be highly effective in reaching women in particular. The success of one approach or another depends on […]
Usage and Benefits of Electronic Invoicing
A paperless office has long been the dream of innovative, forward thinking credit professionals. While it is not yet a reality, certain innovations are bringing this dream closer. Imaging and workflow technology were the first giant steps forward. Lately, there has been another innovation that could bring a paperless office […]
Strategies for Success and Business Profitability During Tough Times
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 […]
Guidelines for Hiring an Independent Contractor
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 […]
Benefits of Electronic Invoicing
Innovative credit professionals always dream that one day the world will wake up to paperless offices where everything is done electronically. Although this vision is still far from being a reality, the current innovations are progressively bringing it closer. The first major steps forward were workflow and imaging technology. However, […]
Best Billing Practices in the Advertising Industry
Billing is one of the most essential subjects for businesses. With every institution faced with its unique billing issues, the advertising industry is by no means an exception. Big advertisers and agencies representing advertisers are faced with three main problems: The fact that companies stretch their payment policies, delaying […]
How Organizational Characteristics of a Business Affect Customers’ Goals
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 […]
The Business Benchmarking Process
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 […]
Common Questions in Strategic Planning
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 […]
Strategy Innovation vs. Strategic Planning
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: 1. Creative 2. Market-centric 3. Heuristic (discovery-driven) Creative Strategy […]
Best Home Based Businesses and Opportunities
There are a few businesses that you can get up and running quickly if time is of the essence. If youve just lost a job or you cant take the one you have much longer, here are a couple of fast start ideas. 1. Private Tutor. To start this business, […]