Finance… bean-counters or value added resources?
Would you be surprised to learn that with ALL three of my examples, there were naysayers who thought there was something wrong with the resource?
Strategy – it doesn’t fail in formulation; it fails in execution
By focusing on people and process vs. debating the fine points of strategy (in essence, go with the 80/20 of strategy formulation), you are much more likely to have a successful strategy execution.
Tips to increasing sales revenues
Clearly, one of the keys to thriving in the current recession is to be ahead of the competition in terms of sales.
Budgeting
Budgeting is always relevant, but especially during a recession. Here are a few tips for success.
Leverage the Transferability of Best Practices
Leveraging the transferability of best practices involves the following key items.
The Value of Customer Service
The value of customer service might not be clear until it's necessary - after all, it seems like not a big deal to potentially sacrifice a bit of service in order to gain a good discount.
The Power of Focus
I've seen projects ranging from a 50% reduction in inventory levels to a launch of a new product line achieve the intended results largely through focus.
Business Development
What could be more important in today's new normal business environment of lackluster sales, strained liquidity and elevated customer service expectations than business development. Here are a few tips.
Often Overlooked Options to Drive Revenue Growth
In today's new normal business environment, characterized by sluggish growth, tight liquidity, elevated customer expectations and a general theme of "more for less", there's no doubt revenue has to be a top priority.
Prominent Business Trends for the New Year
Think about how these trends could impact your business, department or role. How can you get ahead of the curve?