Business Management Articles For Entrepreneurs & Small Business OwnersLooking After Yourself And Your Staff At WorkWouldn’t it be great if our bodies could diagnose and fix themselves so we wouldn’t have to worry about going to the dentist, or visiting the doctor and you’d never fall foul of the usual round of cold and flu viruses that magically appear at this time of year? Unfortunately, there isn’t yet a Matrix […] Focus On Educating Your CustomersWhen customers are not buying, it’s very easy to take it personally, think the whole world’s against you and get very demotivated with the whole thing. And then of course, that makes the situation even worse – because customers can sense a mile off if you’re not happy and even though you desperately want more […] 10 New Year’s Resolutions For a More Ethical, Ecological, Profitable, and Successful BusinessIn this age of business scandals, it’s crucial to remember that businesses based on ethics and quality actually work better. With that in mind, here are ten easy resolutions to inspire your business to achieve a very profitable 2008. 1. I will base every aspect of my business on honesty, integrity, and quality. 2. I […] How To Do Business Effectively While On The MoveI don’t know about you, but there have been days when I’ve been out and about and not been near the office once. On days like this, it’s difficult to get any work done let alone any marketing. So, what can you do? Here are my top tips to do business effectively when you’re on […] Growth – How Big Is Big? How Much Is Enough?Growth–too much, too fast, too soon–can be a direct cause of failure. The same is true for organizations that see growth as the only way to survive. ”We must achieve 20% growth at all cost,” has lead to the demise of PC/CE companies throughout the industry. The drive in a down economy is a sure […] If Being Acquired Isn’t Part of Your Business Plan … Prepare Your Survival StrategyNothing focuses the mind better than the constant sight of a competitor who wants to wipe you off the map.– Wayne Calloway When Eric Schmidt (Google) said he paid a premium of one billion for YouTube he spelled out part of the strategy companies increasingly use to compete – acquire for growth or to block […] Leadership, Creativity, Strategic Planning And Problem SolvingThe foundations of creative leadership start with taking personal responsibility for our actions as part of a group; in feeling confidant enough to suggest and accept revisions in team goals and performance. To successfully learn new styles of creative thinking and applied problem-solving, we must take personal leadership in using them, and in the interaction […] Enhancing Organizational Performance Through Total Quality Management (TQM)While Total Quality Management has proven to be an effective process for improving organizational functioning, its value can only be assured through a comprehensive and wellthoughtout implementation process. The purpose of this chapter is to outline key aspects of implementation of largescale organizational change which may enable a practitioner to more thoughtfully and successfully implement […] How Much More Connected Can You Afford To Be?“Well, I’m gonna’ get out of bed every morning… breath in and out all day long. Then, after a while I won’t have to remind myself to get out of bed every morning and breathe in and out.” – Sam Baldwin, Sleepless in Seattle (Tristar – 1993) Hopping out of bed, checking voicemail, checking our […] 10 Ways To Cut Your Training BudgetThis may not be the first time that your CEO has sliced your training budget and I am sure it will not be the last. If you already run a lean and mean training function, then congratulations on your efforts. You may find, though, that your previous good management will not slow the CEO from […] Achieving Goals: A Process ApproachWe all want that sense of achievement that comes with reaching our goals. Whether we are working for ourselves or working within a larger organization, we get a deep sense of satisfaction when we accomplish what we set out to do. Some people seem to achieve their objectives without much effort. Others never quite seem […] Leading Workplace Change In Six StepsMany organizations muddle through change. How is your organization progressing at implementing that new accounting system or moving to a new employee performance management process? Are your managers nodding approval in public but sabotaging the initiative in private? Are your employees shell-shocked and just giving up? Do you have no money left over for post-implementation […] The Pros Cons of Working & Playing in the Clouds“I was just wondering if you wanted to chase this tornado, or if you just wanted to catch the next one.” — Beltzer – Twister (Warner Bros, 1996) Larry Ellison (Oracle’s CEO) was right! The computer / communications industry is really just a huge fashion industry. When Grace Hopper (the Navy’s computing genius) couldn’t explain […] Improving Business Performance By Creating High Performance TeamsAs a manager, executive or business owner your top priority today is exceeding company goals. You can’t do it yourself, so the best way to exceed your goals is to have what we call “High Performance Teams” working for you. Your goals may include growing your business, increasing revenue, improving business efficiency, doing more with […] Our Next Great Tech CEO – Hero or Cheerleader?“Have no fear! Doc Savage is here!” – Monk, Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze (1975) Admit it. You missed Steve opening WWDC (Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference). You missed him walking out at the end of Phil Schiller’s keynote where Steve walks from behind the curtain and says , “One more thing!” No Show – […] The Market Shift – In A Hurricane, Even Turkeys FlyThis year, management has enhanced its vocabulary with words and phrases such as “downsizing,” “career regression,” “fiscal consolidation,” “asset realignment” and “negative career development.” They were developed by some MBA-types to say that a company down like the economy and entire industry, had missed its projections, fired people and made cutbacks. There’s a new business […] There’s A New Breed Out ThereIs it just me, or does there seem to be a new breed of people out there – I’m noticing them when I’m driving around. Several times over the last few months, I’ve had people crossing the road when my car is coming quickly towards them. Now, I don’t know about you, but I certainly have […] What To Do With All Your Business Cards?How many business cards have you gathered since you’ve been in business? I’ve seen business owners with hundreds if not thousands of business cards stored in card boxes, in jacket pockets, stapled to diaries and contact details scribbled on bits of paper. Are you the same? Do you have hundreds of business cards lying around […] Choosing the Right RecruiterAt this critical time in the economy, it is important to reduce costs and avoid mistakes – especially when it comes to hiring new employees. Finding the right recruiter to help you sort your way through job applications is a cost effective and logical solution for all businesses. An outsourced recruitment agency will assign a […] Recruiting for Personality FitHiring the wrong person for the job can be detrimental to the productivity of the company, and may cause avoidable expenses. The cost of hiring the wrong person is higher than taking the time to find someone with the right personality fit for your business. Think about the time and monetary costs of having to […] |
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