Sun Zi Art of War - Five Stages of Evaluating Success of Strategies

In Sun Zi Art of War, Sun Zi state down the 5 stages of evaluating the odds of successful implementation of war. Want to know what are the five stages and how to apply them to business strategy? Read on to find out.

A Good Business Model Plus Marketing Equals Success

We all know that a good business model means success, but why are so many business owners not following the basics?

The Tornado in Your Business

The recent tragic news from Florida points out the vulnerability to the unexpected that we all face in life and in business. In the disaster field office we have learned that the only safeguard against uncertainly is preparedness. But when do you prepare?

Making A Shareholders' Agreement-Checklist

If you are thinking of drawing up a Shareholders' Agreement for your company then you will find this checklist invaluable-

Ten More Benefits From Strategic Planning

Strategy is about making choices and your strategic thinking business coach always wants to guide you in the making of the most educated, informed and strategic choices in your business. Today's businesses need a process to guide them in successfully developing and implementing strategies for growth and solutions to business issues, needs and problems. Strategic planning is the process that all businesses need. Strategic planning will save you time, get you and your management team focused, and provide a road map to reach your business and personal visions. In any business activity, one looks for benefits. Here are ten (10) more benefits from strategic planning.

What Essential Marketing Models Are Within Your Strategic Plan?

Marketing is an essential piece of any strategic plan. What models are you using to increase your sales or bottom line results?

Want to Know Where Your New Business is Coming From? Top Tips

Top Tips to Uncover New Business in a professional services firm.

Starting a Business With No Time to Plan

Finding to time to create a new business can be tough. In this article I'll offer the secret to finding the time you need to effectively plan your business.

Does Your Strategic Plan Address Increasing Employee Costs and Decreasing Employee Productivity?

Does your strategic plan include employee costs? Are you aware that current research suggests that almost 60% of all U.S. employees are not engaged? What else don't you know and are not addressing in your strategic plan?

Does Your Strategic Plan Include Revenue Goals Per Employee?

Does your strategic plan include revenue goals per employee? With current research suggesting that 60 percent of all U.S. employees are not engaged, are you losing revenue? Do you know what the national revenue average per U.S. employee is?

Are You Ready To Start Your Home Based Business?

An introduction in to the steps you need to take to start your own business and create your own bullet-proof business plan.

5 Tips for Using Critical Thinking for Business Success

Any aspect of your life – most especially your work, business, or career – can benefit from critical thinking. You just need to practice it constantly. What is Critical Thinking? The mind thinks in different ways. It can be influenced by various factors as well, and in the matter of relationships, for instance, what the heart says usually overwhelms what the mind suggests.

Planning And Starting An Online Business

This article takes you through the process and planning required in starting your own online business.

How Significant is Marketing Strategy for Businesses?

Every successful business started with a very good marketing strategy that made it more competitive with other businesses in its field. It does not mean that successful business shave more resources to start with. However, these businesses are the ones who knew how to maximize whatever resources they already have and used them to their advantage.

One Key to Strategic Planning is to Confront Your Assumptions

Strategic planning is designed to help companies go beyond surviving to thriving. However, there are certain dangerous assumptions that can take any company down the wrong path. Read a story that may help you explain how those assumptions actually work.