Setting Business Goals-Use the SMART Method to Achieve Dramatic Results

Proper goal setting is a critical element of any successful business. Without realistic goals, business owners and employees are often left to follow a vague and winding performance roadmap. A clear set of goals helps a business continuously improve, compete more effectively, and fine tune its operations and processes over time.

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.

Blackjack Strategy

Blackjack, also commonly known as twenty-one, is undoubtedly one of the most popular casino card games in the world. Much of blackjack's popularity and reputation is due to the blend of chance with elements of skill, and the publicity that surrounds card counting. Card counting refers to the act of keeping track of all the cards, which have been played since the previous shuffle.

How To Get A Loan For Your Small Business

It's hard starting a small business and almost certainly you'll need finance of some kind or another. This article shows you how to go about gaining loans from banks and other finance houses.

What Should Your Executable Strategic Plan Cost in Terms of Money, Time and Results?

Creating an executable strategic plan does not come without a price tag. Learn some of the key issues of this necessary tool from an investment perspective.

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?

What is the Cost of Not Having a Strategic Plan?

Strategic planning is a necessary element for business success. What is the cost to your business by not having a strategic plan?

Build Slowly for the Long Haul

Recently, I was privileged to be in Mobile, Alabama at the Senior Bowl, where all the great college football players who are graduating seniors come together for their last big game.

Why Selling a Business is Different from Selling Anything Else

You've sold many things in the past. But, prepare yourself. Selling a business is completely different. Throw out everything you know about selling and find out why selling your business requires a completely different mindset.

Distractions: How Costly Are They?

When was the last time you completed the six most important activities for that day? With this simple tool, you can easily do it on a regular basis and you will be amazed at how such a simple idea can make an enormous impact on your auctioneer business.

Why the Need for Brainstorming?

Brainstorming can be the most abused word when it comes to meetings and group activities. It is often used by students, teachers, successful businessmen and even criminals. A lot of projects and activities have become successful due to creative brainstorming sessions.

Sun Zi Art of War - A Critical Point to Note for Strategy Planning

In Chapter Seven, Sun Zi mentioned about rushing troops to battlefields and what is the results of it. Inside those sentences lies a very critical point about Strategy Planning? Want to know what it is? Read on to find out more.

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.

Starting a Business is Lemonade Stand Simple

The task of starting a business should be anything but intimidating. Find out how simple it can be and why it's not really your first time doing it.