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Winning Strategies for a Tough Economy
Challenges create opportunities, and this is particularly relevant during tough economic conditions. It is not enough to review your own internal cost cutting measures. A global economic crisis demands attention to the needs of clients, consumers, and your strategic partners. To look out for your future means looking outside your company and adjusting your internal strategy to accommodate future growth.
Emergencies Happen When . . . .
Emergencies are attributed to the unexpected. Emergencies happen when things don't go as intended or have the desired results. We plan, we prepare, and we become comfortable with normal routines. Then, out of the blue, an emergency happens that changes everything. People panic, pressure mounts, and frantic response ensues. The proper response to an emergency is dictated by the cause.
Strategy by the Numbers
A business can be defined by the same character traits that are typically associated with an individual personality. A business can be bold, aggressive, compassionate, inconsiderate, caring, trustworthy, deceptive, cautious, or friendly. A business is often the reflection of the conglomeration of members, leadership, and an accumulation of character traits. If a company is large, the character traits may be influenced by years of pride of internal culture. If the company is small to medium, the character is often a direct reflection of the leadership or ownership of the company. Regardless of the size, a business is a collection of individuals and talents, and it is a collection of personalities that define the character of the company.
Business Recession Response
Is it possible to "'recession-proof" your business? Most business experience slow periods, recession, seasonality, growth, and varying profitability. When going through a period of recession, keep going.
Namastrategy
Namastrategy (noun) is derived from the words Namaste (Sanskrit), and Strategy (Greek). It is a long term plan of action, and a method of winning, that is based on respect and recognition for the value of partners and clients, in acquisition, merger, expansion, and diversification.
Instant Messaging Trends
Half of the people responding to the survey on Instant Messaging indicate that it is beneficial for communicating with colleagues and obtaining quick answers for making business decisions. Almost as many respondents are using IM to maintain contact with friends and family while at work. Is it a substantial improvement to productivity or an opportunity to facilitate personal communication?
Race to the Middle
There are new competitors emerging who can take advantage of new facilities, new technology and lean organizations. These organizations are competing with established organizations that have an established network of business relationships, an established infrastructure and associated overhead costs. What industry is this? it pertains to your business.
Supreme Court Ruling on MAP
The Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision to make it easier for manufacturers to require retailers to honor manufacturer assigned Minimum Advertised Price (MAP). Dissenting justices said that the ruling would likely drive up retail prices. What will be the ruling of the consumers?
Secrets to Effective Staff Meetings
A Survey reveals stunning similarities in staff meeting results. How can you make your meetings more effective, and how can you measure your results? Quick and easy suggestions to improve meeting performance.
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