Take Two Pills to Cure a Dreaded Infectious Disease

Businesses become stale; stratigies become old and tired. Challenges and goals are prescriptions for relieving the pain caused by stagnation of the creative process.

The Value of Becoming a Learning Organization

Many companies face the question of the value of investing in organizational learning. This article demonstrates the importance of being a learning organization, as well as ways to determine if your organization qualifies as one.

Simply Planning or Planning Simply: How to Plan Without Fuss

Over the years I've seen many different approaches to strategic and operational planning, almost all of which resulted in a huge pile of paperwork, numerous meetings to thrash out such things as the organisation's vision, and no real outcomes. What I've learnt through all this is that simple plans work ... complex plans don't. This article suggests some ways in which you can plan simply and produce plans that are useful and effective.

Maximizing the Value of Your Business at an Independent Broker Dealer (Beware the B-Myth)

Do you have a business or a job with your independent broker dealer? Learn how to build equity in your financial practice.

How To Save Time, Money, and Frustration - Solving Problems and Developing Skills With Your Peers

Member of professionally facilitated peer groups broaden their understanding of and problem-solving skills in the operations of an entire industry, instead of just their unique and specialized functions. This strengthens their skill sets and creates additional areas of expertise for both new and seasoned executives, as they share ideas and problem-solving solutions covering a myriad of business challenges.

The Importance of Accepting Credit Cards

We may be nearing that time when all transactions are processed through the use of that ever useful material called plastic. Name it, your automated teller machine uses plastic in the form of ATM cards; drivers' licenses are made of plastic; most hotels have plastic keys and the most important example without which most Americans would not survive-credit cards made of plastic.

Pressure Washing Business in Bermuda; is It Feasible?

Would a pressure washing business work in the nation state island of Bermuda? Well one gentleman thinks so and has developed what he believes is a perfect marketing plan to do so. What kinds of things are there to wash in Bermuda?

Mind Maps - Brainstorming for Business Success

The first step in getting a business group to think outside the box, mind mapping is a simple and fun exercise that will get your group engaged and focused on the topic at hand. It is the first of 3 steps that, when used together, will create powerful action steps to success.

Brainstorming - An Aid To Writing

The success of your written work, or even a whole website may depend on something completely ignored by most people. A big part of it is brainstorming for the basis of your content. Here are some tips to help you with it.

Business Planning For Small Business

Small businesses that need very little capital to get started rarely have a business plan in place. This is because the owners do not see any need to go to this trouble when they don't need to borrow funds. Just like you use a financial planner when you make investments, you can also use available expert advice to help you get started with writing a business plan. The most common type of business plan for small businesses is the start up plan, but there are other types, such as a feasibility plan or an investment plan.

5 Bad Reasons For Starting A Business

If you start a business for one of these 5 reasons you'll more than likely fail. I'll tell you 5 silly reasons for starting a business and why you should avoid them.

How to Establish a Successful Online Business Plan - Part 2

Continuing from Part 1, your entire business is hinged on the quality and value of your front-end or to say it another way, your business is hinged on the satisfaction of your customers.

Potential Clients - Evaluation Criteria

Potential clients need to be evaluated for their ability to become steady long-term clients. This evaluation process includes asking some pointed questions in your original meeting in order to qualify these potential clients.