With corporate mergers, consolidations and downsizing operations, corporate relocation has become part of the economic landscape. The challenge is that most corporations don\’t understand what they\’re getting into until after they\’ve committed to a new lease. And, by that point, the car has run off the cliff.
Any corporate relocation, even a short move to an […]

I\’ve been fascinated for a long while by the leadership styles and work of those who are or were simple while powerful leaders. And this has become more important to me since my accident. (Facing ones mortality has a way of asking what your priorities are.)
One leader I find fascinating is Jesus of […]

Business networking referrals are a proven business strategy to increase sales or results for any organization. Just look to the expansion of formal networking group such as Leads, BNI and Rainmakers. To better understand this important business strategy requires defining both networking and referrals.
Networking is defined by Lillian Bjorseth as mutually beneficial relationships. This definition […]

\”Nobody plans to fail - but a lot of people fail to plan.\”
Anon
Most successful companies have a strategic business plan. This plan provides a frame work that the senior executives use to move their company forward. Wikipedia defines strategic planning as \” an organization\’s process of defining its strategy and making decisions on allocating its […]

Once, businesses competed in stable local and national markets with familiar competitors and captive customers. Not any more.
To compete in the 21st century, you need to be global and flexible. You have to respond to new, innovative competitors constantly busting to take away your customers. You have to keep seeking new products, new customers, and […]

One of the best ways to ensure your business plan is used and not gathering dust is to have your copy on your desk at all times. Don\’t print it in color. Don\’t bind it. Don\’t make it look nice. Add margin space and leave some half blank pages throughout. Tag each section with […]

Logistics cost form an important part of the overall cost structure in any organization. Focus needs to be on renegotiating freight and shipping rates, reduction in overall freight costs and streamlining operations.There are six best practices that can be followed by most businesses to reduce costs.
New carriers: Constant market rate check is a best practice. […]

Turn on almost any television program you probably will hear at least one reference to the recent phenomena called the Law of Attraction. If you have read Napoleon Hill\’s Think and Grow Rich, you will know that the Law of Attraction is not really something new. However, it does beg to ask the […]

We have heard the famous phrase, keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Does this apply to your business? This phase can make or break your business!
We all know that setting up a business means taking a share of the market and defending it from your competitors. In doing your online or offline business, […]

There are so many things to do as a part of moving toward opening a dollar store. Without taking the right steps, your successful start-up will be much more challenging. If you have made the decision to open a dollar store be sure that you dont forget these steps.
If you are opening a dollar store […]