The Industrialized World Isn't Safe From Pandemic

The coming avian flu pandemic holds more secrets than most in the industrialized world realize.

Strategic Management: Critical Steps for Developing Competitive Edge and Innovative Strategies

In order for entrepreneurs to develop a successful start-up business that will last more than a few years, it is essential to produce a written business model, or plan. There are several key steps that must be considered when developing this document. These critical steps are essential to develop a competitive edge in the market and help to improve innovative strategy.

Chess Strategy

Chess is a conceptual strategy board game for two players. It is played on a square board of eight rows and eight columns. The rows are known as ranks and the columns are known as files. This results in sixty-four squares of alternating color. Each player starts the game with sixteen pieces, which are gradually eradicated in time (captured and removed from the board by opposing pieces) as the game proceeds. The main objective of the game is to checkmate the opponent.

Strategic Alliances for Supply Chain Success

No matter the industry, there has always been conflict in the supply chain. That, I believe, will continue to be true. More times than I can remember, I have presented my keynote presentation titled, The New Era of Manufacturer/Distributor Cooperation at either manufacturing or distribution association meetings. In doing my research for these presentations, the supply chain partners usually claim that they communicate well with each other. Unfortunately, that rarely proves to be the case. Through collaborative relationships, supply chain partners can improve.

Do You Have a Business Plan?

What is a Business Plan? Do you have one in place for your business? A Business Plan is critical to the success of your business so if you don't have one in place, you need to read this article to learn more about what it entails.

To The Board Of Directors: Can Your CEO Answer 7 Key Innovation Strategy Questions?

Numerous studies and articles have recently reported on a key governance gap for many technology companies. Only 14% of technology companies on average have well developed global competitive scanning practices. What expectations of the CEO of a technology company should the Board have with regards to this competitive intelligence issue?

The Tornado in Your Business

The recent tragic news from Florida points out the vulnerability to the unexpected that we all face in life and in business. In the disaster field office we have learned that the only safeguard against uncertainly is preparedness. But when do you prepare?

How to Build Successful Strategic Alliances

A strategic alliance is a partnership, a collaborative agreement and/or a relationship between two or more companies or organizations formed to pursue a set of agreed upon goals while remaining independent companies or organizations. Strategic alliances exist in a variety of shapes and sizes and include a wide range of scopes of cooperation levels. Strategic alliances usually are most effective when the entities involved have complementary strengths. Here are the ten (10) suggested actions to take to build successful strategic alliances.

Ten More Benefits From Strategic Planning

Strategy is about making choices and your strategic thinking business coach always wants to guide you in the making of the most educated, informed and strategic choices in your business. Today's businesses need a process to guide them in successfully developing and implementing strategies for growth and solutions to business issues, needs and problems. Strategic planning is the process that all businesses need. Strategic planning will save you time, get you and your management team focused, and provide a road map to reach your business and personal visions. In any business activity, one looks for benefits. Here are ten (10) more benefits from strategic planning.

Is Internet Article Marketing Part of Your Strategic Plan?

Internet article marketing is a great business building strategy for many including business coaches, executive coaches, small business owners and speakers. Is Internet article marketing included within your strategic plan?

How Planning the Work and Working the Plan Can Catapult Your Marketing Success

A marketing plan is vital to the success of your business. Without a plan, even the best intentions may never be realized. You must plan the work and then work the plan, or your goals will not be accomplished. They key is to not only have a plan but to implement that plan. Implementation is golden.

Want to Know Where Your New Business is Coming From? Top Tips

Top Tips to Uncover New Business in a professional services firm.

Structuring Your Business Properly

Various ways to structure your business and steps to take in setting up your business properly.

Marketing Not Your Specialty? Try This Affordable Plan Within Your Strategic Plan

Small business owners to even corporate executives enjoy to increase sales, but seem to lack the same enthusiasm regarding effective marketing. Many think the buying of promotional items, attending networking events will deliver them incredible sales results. Unfortunately, effective marketing goes beyond the traditional marketing activities. Possibly now is the time to tray an affordable marketing plan.