http://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com http://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34429-business-strategy--conquering-a-culture-of-indecision.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34429-business-strategy--conquering-a-culture-of-indecision.aspxThe job of the CEO, everyone knows, is to make decisions. And most of them do - countless times in the course of their tenures. But if those decisions are to have an impact, the organization must also, as a whole, decide to carry them out. Companies that don't, suffer from a culture of indecision.webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA Editorial Team)Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:15:28 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34396-business-strategy--decisions-without-blinders.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34396-business-strategy--decisions-without-blinders.aspxThis article examines the phenomenon of bounded awareness - when cognitive blinders prevent a person from seeing, seeking, using, or sharing highly relevant, easily accessible, and readily perceivable information during the decision-making process.webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA Editorial Team)Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:17:29 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-887-customer-focus-strategy.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-887-customer-focus-strategy.aspxFor more than twenty years the mantra in private enterprise and public enterprise has been "customer focus". The phrase appears on mission statements, vision statement and "our values" statements adorning private and public enterprise walls alike. kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:06:23 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1089-positioning-for-success-who-are-you-and-what-are-you-trying-to-do.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1089-positioning-for-success-who-are-you-and-what-are-you-trying-to-do.aspxMany managers are looking for an easy fix, a silver bullet that will solve all their marketing problems. Usually what we need to do is the hard work of taking the tried and true, thinking it through and applying it to our own specific circumstances.ennyman@northlc.com (Ed Newman)Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:06:12 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1140-implementing-strategy-a-balancing-act.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1140-implementing-strategy-a-balancing-act.aspxStrategies often fail in organisations because they are not successfully converted into actions that employees can understand and employ in their everyday work. The measures used to determine whether a strategy is working or not are usually far removkevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:05:59 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1378-strategic-planning-a-must-for-all-organisations.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1378-strategic-planning-a-must-for-all-organisations.aspxStrategic planning, the what and the why of planning, is often overlooked by organisations who concentrate on tactical planning, the how of planning. The resultant business plan is overwhelmed by tactical initiatives and pet projects.kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:05:50 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1390-communication-strategy-during-a-time-of-strategic-planning.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1390-communication-strategy-during-a-time-of-strategic-planning.aspxPlanning your internal communication is an essential prerequisite to effective and committed implementation of any business strategy. It also goes a long way towards problem minimisation.lee@leehopkins.com (Lee Hopkins)Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:05:37 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1421-how-to-recognize-your-true-sales-performance-competencies.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1421-how-to-recognize-your-true-sales-performance-competencies.aspx A self-professed “poor” golfer with a chronic slice might attempt to correct the problem by adjusting his stance - actually aiming away from the fairway so that the slice hopefully lands the ball in the middle.jeff@convertmoresales.com (Jeff Hardesty)Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:05:28 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34303-business-strategy--how-clear-decision-roles-enhance-organizational-performance.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34303-business-strategy--how-clear-decision-roles-enhance-organizational-performance.aspxYour organization can become more decisive - and can implement strategy more quickly - if you know where the bottlenecks are and who's empowered to break through them.webmaster@bestmanagementarticles.com (BMA Editorial Team)Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:27:26 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-547-great-ceos-knife-the-competion-with-killer-strategy.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-547-great-ceos-knife-the-competion-with-killer-strategy.aspxHave you just been promoted CEO/Director or General Manager? Congratulations and welcome to the world of strategizing! Now you can doze early, wake late, play golf, cancel meetings and go to Bahamas. On company time!joseph@xtrememind.com (Joseph Plazo, Ph.D)Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:27:15 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-559-how-not-to-plan-your-company-s-future.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-559-how-not-to-plan-your-company-s-future.aspxDescribes five of the most common methods used to gather customer opinions along with their drawbacks. Reveals how to avoid these pitfalls when planning your business strategy.jeff@jeffmowatt.com (Jeff Mowatt)Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:27:00 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-560-management-lessons-from-a-car-wash-guy.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-560-management-lessons-from-a-car-wash-guy.aspxIf you're serious about strengthening customer loyalty, consider this management lesson I learned from an odd source - a car wash attendant. It's an easy customer service concept that may change the course of your business.jeff@jeffmowatt.com (Jeff Mowatt)Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:26:50 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-578-yes-i-mind-waiting--10-ways-to-reduce-lineup-stress-for-staff-and-customers.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-578-yes-i-mind-waiting--10-ways-to-reduce-lineup-stress-for-staff-and-customers.aspxReveals ways to manage lineups without making the staff work at full speed.jeff@jeffmowatt.com (Jeff Mowatt)Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:26:42 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-567-are-your-people-problems-really-the-issue-take-this-mini-quiz.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-567-are-your-people-problems-really-the-issue-take-this-mini-quiz.aspxMost problems involving attitudes and teamwork are actually just symptoms of flawed infrastructures. Let's see if this could be true in your organization.jeff@jeffmowatt.com (Jeff Mowatt)Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:26:32 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33203-execute-rhythm-in-six-steps-with-an-easy-to-implement-strategic-planning-process.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33203-execute-rhythm-in-six-steps-with-an-easy-to-implement-strategic-planning-process.aspxIn just six steps, you can take your organization from having a loose project timeline to a performance driven framework known as Flawless Execution. Without a disciplined, strategic planning process, tasks are liable to go unfinished and teams are apt to get off track.afterburner@mediumblue.com (James Murphy)Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:10:18 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29575-21-ways-to-turn-your-excel-hell-budgeting-into-a-strategic-weapon.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29575-21-ways-to-turn-your-excel-hell-budgeting-into-a-strategic-weapon.aspxWhen Cash is King, it really is King. Do away with painful Excel based budgeting marathons and turn your budget into a strategic tool to improve the bottom line. The author presents a framework that uses the budget process to help companies manage risk while reaping the rewards...patterson.g@att.net (gary Patterson)Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:43:26 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31594-does-your-nonprofit-have-a-grant-winning-strategy.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31594-does-your-nonprofit-have-a-grant-winning-strategy.aspxHere are five grant writing strategies that will give your nonprofit organization an edge in being awarded more grants during times of economic turmoil.srooks@liquidlink.biz (Kirby Rooks)Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:03:42 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32167-how-to-start-your-own-business-today.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32167-how-to-start-your-own-business-today.aspxIn a world wherever you turn there are some expert's telling you how to do this,etc., you might find yourself in a daze on where to go or start.no.royalty@gmail.com (Ranju Kumar)Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:00:36 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31982-regular-employee-training-ensures-results.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31982-regular-employee-training-ensures-results.aspxAs a trainer or business owner you may be well aware of the need for employee training, yet at times it feels or seems like the training efforts are misdirected or perhaps unappreciated by the attending employees.links@b2rhosting.com (Chris Kennelly)Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:43:50 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31800-why-strategic-facilities-management-should-be-integral-to-any-business.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31800-why-strategic-facilities-management-should-be-integral-to-any-business.aspxAn article explaining how a business can improve its performance and save money by looking at the way it manages its buildings and physical assets.dominicdonaldson@gmail.com (Dominic Donaldson)Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:22:25 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31633-what-s-an-optimal-business-plan-layout.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31633-what-s-an-optimal-business-plan-layout.aspxA business plan is a written definition of, and an operational plan for achieving your goal.raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:59:14 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31526-competing-on-price-in-a-down-market.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31526-competing-on-price-in-a-down-market.aspxHow to take your competition out of the picture and sell more at a higher margin.hhg@hgoergerassoc.com (Harlan Goerger)Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:51:47 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31244-discovering-how-to-innovate-strategies-for-your-music-business.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31244-discovering-how-to-innovate-strategies-for-your-music-business.aspxYou might as well have read or have heard a lot of various strategies that talk about you being able to succeed into whatever business venture that you would like to put your resources and devote your time with. Do you know that in designing or innovating certain strategies you have to focus on...kmharia@gmail.com (Kavit Haria)Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:34:38 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31560-herd-mentality-is-human-behaviour-accounted-for-in-your-strategy.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31560-herd-mentality-is-human-behaviour-accounted-for-in-your-strategy.aspxThe way that many businesses and marketers strategize is perhaps counterintuitive. One important variable is frequently overlooked.jonathan@altersage.com (Jonathan Andrews)Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:27:28 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31554-how-human-behaviour-shapes-successful-business-strategies.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31554-how-human-behaviour-shapes-successful-business-strategies.aspxPeople are fundamentally sheep - isn't that what we're always told?jonathan@altersage.com (Jonathan Andrews)Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:14:00 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31179-develop-a-process-for-continuing-business-model-innovation.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31179-develop-a-process-for-continuing-business-model-innovation.aspxIt's tough to build a business if your innovations are one-hit wonders. What will you do for an encore? What process can help you?dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:50:19 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31177-business-model-innovator-increase-value-without-raising-prices-or-costs.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31177-business-model-innovator-increase-value-without-raising-prices-or-costs.aspxMany leaders look to add more value . . . so they can charge more. A more helpful approach to business model innovation is to raise value and keep prices and costs the same . . . or lower them. This article contains a case history.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:21:07 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30961-achieving-success-in-2009.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30961-achieving-success-in-2009.aspxThe start of a New Year is a time to reflect and make resolutions for the future. Of course, most “New Year's” resolutions are forgotten after only a few weeks. The day to day demands of business, emails, meetings and phone calls gets the best of us.steven@starresults.com (Steven Rosen)Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:29:01 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30944-how-mergers-could-be-the-answer-to-the-recession-problem.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30944-how-mergers-could-be-the-answer-to-the-recession-problem.aspxAn article highlighting how companies are looking at potential mergers as a way to avoid going into administration and explaining exactly what a merger is.dominicdonaldson@gmail.com (Dominic Donaldson)Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:52:52 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28359-four-important-reasons-to-consult-with-school-stakeholders.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28359-four-important-reasons-to-consult-with-school-stakeholders.aspxIn school strategic planning it is important to consult with all stakeholders even though this is time consuming. This article explains why.jredcon@bigpond.com (Robyn Collins)Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:39:35 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29821-vision-mission-and-values--what-is-the-difference.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29821-vision-mission-and-values--what-is-the-difference.aspxStrategic Planning requires that you are clear about the Vision, Mission and Values of your organization. This article clearly explains those differences.jredcon@bigpond.com (Robyn Collins)Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:39:31 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30680-fill-in-conceptual-gaps-to-allow-others-to-see-the-positive-business-possibilities.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30680-fill-in-conceptual-gaps-to-allow-others-to-see-the-positive-business-possibilities.aspxThis article explains that without prior experience, most people have trouble adapting to new situations and circumstances. You can practice working on events that haven't taken place and be ready for the new.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:41:59 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30673-don-quixote-please-don-t-tilt-at-the-windmills.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30673-don-quixote-please-don-t-tilt-at-the-windmills.aspxLearning new concepts requires metaphors that encapsulate the key principles. We look at how rotating windmills can help organizations succeed.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:49:18 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30672-use-the-force-luke.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30672-use-the-force-luke.aspxIrresistible forces can drive you forward or hold you back. If you are flexible, you can always harness their energy to help your organization be more successful.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:48:38 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30670-learn-to-be-flexible-from-cellular-slime-molds.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30670-learn-to-be-flexible-from-cellular-slime-molds.aspxOak trees are broken by the storm. Cellular slime molds just grow a stalk, attach spores to traveling animals, and move on to better territory. Which kind of flexibility will better serve your organization?dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:27:19 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30577-shipping-companies-learn-to-diversify.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30577-shipping-companies-learn-to-diversify.aspxIn its beginning the shipping industry was little more than the pony express established during the 1800s. Since then it has grown by leaps and bounds, and now covers the entire globe.artgib@gmail.com (Art Gib)Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:11:29 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30576-3-things-to-look-for-in-a-labor-attorney.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30576-3-things-to-look-for-in-a-labor-attorney.aspxHouston, Texas is an easy place to find a labor attorney. From its humble beginnings as a frontier town to the thriving business center it is now, Houston has always had labor issues and attorneys to resolve those issues.artgib@gmail.com (Art Gib)Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:02:10 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30554-sales-management--tips-for-conducting-performance-reviews.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30554-sales-management--tips-for-conducting-performance-reviews.aspxThis article explains some tips when conducting sales performance reviewsjglynn@chaosmap.com (Jerry Glynn)Sun, 28 Dec 2008 07:12:39 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30372-how-to-set-goals-for-your-internet-business-successfully-and-reach-them.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30372-how-to-set-goals-for-your-internet-business-successfully-and-reach-them.aspxWithout goal you are actually planning to fail and believe it you are doom to fail. Period. It is important to set goal in things you are doing for your life and business. Goal is something that you are aiming to achieve successfully in months or years to me.kanicen77@yahoo.com (Francis Lua)Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:19:03 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30295-ebusiness-channels-online-marketing-solutions.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30295-ebusiness-channels-online-marketing-solutions.aspxCompanies that want to aggressively drive online sales should consider a reliable PPC campaign. PPC is a marketing technique which involves a company paying for each click made through to the site by a visitor from a sponsored listing section on a web page.rosie@altersage.com (Rosemary Grace Brooks)Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:28:17 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30294-ebusiness-channels-online-marketing-tips-and-solutions.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30294-ebusiness-channels-online-marketing-tips-and-solutions.aspxCompanies that want to aggressively drive online sales should consider a reliable PPC campaign. PPC is a marketing technique which involves a company paying for each click made through to the site by a visitor from a sponsored listing section on a web page.rosie@altersage.com (Rosemary Grace Brooks)Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:23:21 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30286-strategy--understanding-the-art-of-war.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30286-strategy--understanding-the-art-of-war.aspxIn business we all have a secret weapon. Strategy is quite possibly the strongest resource in your business arsenal.rosie@altersage.com (Rosemary Grace Brooks)Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:44:06 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30281-why-build-a-business-strategy.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30281-why-build-a-business-strategy.aspxMany small and medium size businesses never get around to developing a business plan to help in running their business. Those that do create sound plans and use them to manage their business have a much better opportunity to achieve their best year ever. This article explains why.joel@accountable-workplace.com (Joel Head)Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:12:41 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30228-five-common-strategic-planning-mistakes.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30228-five-common-strategic-planning-mistakes.aspxStrategic planning in schools and other organizations can fail if simple, but important, issues are not taken into account. This article explains how to avoid the traps that might derail your strategic progress.jredcon@bigpond.com (Robyn Collins)Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:06:02 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30221-the-subtle-differences-between-acquisitions-and-mergers.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30221-the-subtle-differences-between-acquisitions-and-mergers.aspxAn article explaining the need for companies to merge sometimes in order to be able to continue or move forward.dominicdonaldson@gmail.com (Dominic Donaldson)Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:21:22 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29630-picking-the-best-wealth-advisor-is-a-daunting-challenge.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29630-picking-the-best-wealth-advisor-is-a-daunting-challenge.aspxPicking through a web of financial advisors to find the right person and institution to manage wealth does not get easier as individuals rise up the financial pecking order.wealth_careers@pureonlinegenius.com (Tom Burroughes)Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:59:35 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29577-professional-success-tips--10-tips-to-be-top-of-mind-to-past-clients-and-referrers.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29577-professional-success-tips--10-tips-to-be-top-of-mind-to-past-clients-and-referrers.aspxWhile marketing to potential clients is important it is equally important to stay top of mind with past clients and referrers. Professional success is more likely when you get referrals from people who are already familiar with your work and find it valuable. Sometimes it is hard to come up with easparker@asparker.com (Alvah Parker)Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:25:20 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29439-how-to-increase-rental-profits-with-prepaid-electricity-metering.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29439-how-to-increase-rental-profits-with-prepaid-electricity-metering.aspxHow to use pre-paid electricity meters to increase rental profits and avoid risk of arrears.requests@phonet.co.za (Sean Wheller)Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:05:04 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29430-four-mistakes-to-avoid-when-choosing-a-company-name.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29430-four-mistakes-to-avoid-when-choosing-a-company-name.aspxThis article discusses common problems with branding a new business.jglynn@chaosmap.com (Jerry Glynn)Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:16:52 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29419-strategic-alliances-getting-started.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29419-strategic-alliances-getting-started.aspxBefore entering into a strategic alliance, it's a good idea to decide what you hope to see happen as a result of the relationship. Most strategic alliances have one central mission: to increase sales in such a way that both companies benefit. There are many ways to approach a strategic alliance, butchristian@synertegic.com (Christian Fea)Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:26:30 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29370-developing-a-strategy-for-innovation-and-success-in-2009.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29370-developing-a-strategy-for-innovation-and-success-in-2009.aspxAs with any strategy, innovation strategy must start with a fundamental analysis of what it will take to win in the market...roger@ingbretsen.com (Roger Ingbretsen)Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:20:17 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29382-how-to-plan-and-conduct-a-business-off-site-workshop.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29382-how-to-plan-and-conduct-a-business-off-site-workshop.aspxFifteen subjects/areas are provided as solid examples of where effective planning and dialogue by you and your key leaders can lead to substantial increases in organizational performance.roger@ingbretsen.com (Roger Ingbretsen)Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:23:22 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28830-focus-on-four-critical-aspects-of-business-during-uncertain-times.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28830-focus-on-four-critical-aspects-of-business-during-uncertain-times.aspxAs a business grows, the rules begin to change. The business owner can't grow the company by simply doing more of the same. Here are four areas that a business owner should address to improve revenue and profits.laurie@igniteyourbiz.com (Laurie Taylor)Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:28:46 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29244-strategy--probably-the-most-overused-and-misunderstood-word-in-business.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29244-strategy--probably-the-most-overused-and-misunderstood-word-in-business.aspxHow many times have you heard someone talk about successful business strategies or 'taking a strategic approach'? What do you think they actually mean by the use of the word strategy?rosie@altersage.com (Rosemary Grace Brooks)Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:46:18 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29054-sales-management-tips-the-personal-sales-process.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29054-sales-management-tips-the-personal-sales-process.aspxEffective sales management involves utilizing the personal sales process. This process involves seven key steps, which when properly executed can successfully generate a sale and possible repeat businessjglynn@chaosmap.com (Jerry Glynn)Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:55:18 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28640-six-sigma-green-belt-improvement-of-business-processes.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28640-six-sigma-green-belt-improvement-of-business-processes.aspxSix sigma green belts improve business processes reducing the number of defects in our products and services for our customers.thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:53:03 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28671-how-to-build-a-successful-business-plan.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28671-how-to-build-a-successful-business-plan.aspxBy definition, a business plan is a formal statement of a set of business goals, the reasons why they are believed attainable and the plan for reaching those goals. They are used in both primary and secondary programs to teach economic principles. A business plan having changes in perception and braedgar_biggs@yahoo.com (Obinna Heche)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:22:09 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28138-how-to-write-a-mission-statement.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28138-how-to-write-a-mission-statement.aspxA mission statement should very quickly and succinctly define your business, your ideals, goals and history in a brief paragraph. Sounds simple, huh? It can be far more difficult than it seems to write a mission statement, so where do you start?buzzdeep@gmail.com (Deep Arora)Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:59:09 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28128-business-intelligence--tools-for-all-companies.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28128-business-intelligence--tools-for-all-companies.aspxBusiness Intelligence the act of tracking and analyzing company data. Most companies have business intelligence tools in place, but may not realize how focusing on this data and using technology to track business events can greatly improve the operations and bottom line of any company.artgib@gmail.com (Art Gib)Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:19:16 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28126-measure-what-matters-dump-what-doesn-t.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28126-measure-what-matters-dump-what-doesn-t.aspxI recently met with my friend Neil to discuss several business building strategies. I shared with him a tool that I use in my own business on a daily basis. You can create this tool on your own, it's super easy to use, and I guarantee it will help you grow your business exponentially.karen@modernimage.com (Karen Scharf)Sat, 01 Nov 2008 02:31:28 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28104-business-simulations--meeting-the-training-needs-of-today-s-companies.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28104-business-simulations--meeting-the-training-needs-of-today-s-companies.aspxBusinesses today are forced to operate in a vastly different way than they did 20 years ago. Business simulation services are an excellent way to provide training and find solutions for some aspects of your business.artgib@gmail.com (Art Gib)Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:30:24 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28035-learning-more-about-corporate-branding-strategy.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28035-learning-more-about-corporate-branding-strategy.aspxThis article discusses tactics that are utilized in creating a corporate brand.jglynn@chaosmap.com (Jerry Glynn)Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:03:33 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27833-product-and-service-diversification-can-help-your-profits-grow.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27833-product-and-service-diversification-can-help-your-profits-grow.aspxThere are successful companies that "neither make nor do" but focus on diversifying into new markets and actually creating new markets.scdeal987@sbcglobal.net (Jack Deal)Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:16:48 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27770-pay-a-little-now-or-pay-someone-else-a-whole-lot-later.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27770-pay-a-little-now-or-pay-someone-else-a-whole-lot-later.aspxChampagne strategic planning approach on a beer budget. Rapid contingency planning on your business during our turbulent roller coater world may stench the bleeding to save your company or provide money to pay for a more sophisticated system later. This article suggest a framework to hunker down in patterson.g@att.net (gary Patterson)Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:44:35 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27514-the-best-five-tips-for-successful-strategic-planning.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27514-the-best-five-tips-for-successful-strategic-planning.aspxThe article provides simple, clear tips for people beginning school strategic planningjredcon@bigpond.com (Robyn Collins)Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:14:27 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26878-the-increased-popularity-of-the-centre-for-executive-education.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26878-the-increased-popularity-of-the-centre-for-executive-education.aspxA look at how the centre for executive education and business schools more generally are becoming widespread across the globe as companies require an educated and knowledgeable workforce.tom_p@highposition.net (Thomas Pretty)Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:26:47 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26820-your-sales-forecast-predicts-the-future-of-your-business.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-26820-your-sales-forecast-predicts-the-future-of-your-business.aspxThis article describes how the ability to forecast sales is the difference between success and failure.jglynn@chaosmap.com (Jerry Glynn)Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:57:12 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19089-binary-network-marketing-pay-plan-explained.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19089-binary-network-marketing-pay-plan-explained.aspxPlease don't fall for the old saying that "my plan pays the highest" as this will normally come at a price.claude_fullinfaw@hotmail.com (Claude Fullinfaw)Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:36:14 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20597-strategic-planning-improves-results-with-consistent-implementation.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20597-strategic-planning-improves-results-with-consistent-implementation.aspxStrategic plans only help organizations when they are kept active and implemented. The most effective strategic plans are those that are simple, completed with the leadership team and key people in the company.articles@compassroseconsulting.com (Donna Price)Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:07:59 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20648-make-sure-you-have-a-strategy-for-your-internet-business.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20648-make-sure-you-have-a-strategy-for-your-internet-business.aspxWhen you're seeking a work at home opportunity, or want to launch a business for yourself with little to no start-up costs, you need to develop a strategy for your Internet business before you start taking action.ron.richardson@instantwipe.com (Ron Richardson)Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:54:38 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21537-is-bundling-services-a-good-idea.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21537-is-bundling-services-a-good-idea.aspxThe ads on television always make bundling your services seem like such a good deal. How much of a benefit will you really get from this? Can you do better?workingathome@gmail.com (Stephanie Foster)Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:28:39 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20655-my-advice-on-day-care-center-planning.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20655-my-advice-on-day-care-center-planning.aspxYou might find, if you have your day care center business plan in order, that a church or labour union will sponsor your business, or even offer financial backing. Arranging some sort of partnership or sponsorship agreement with an established local organization will solve a lot of problems for youraniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:42 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20699-guide-to-effective-business-plan-layouts.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20699-guide-to-effective-business-plan-layouts.aspxSuccess in business comes as a result of planning. You have to have a detailed, written plan that shows you what the ultimate goal is, the reason for the goal, and each milestone that must be passed in order to reach your goal.raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:42 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20081-how-to-regulate-performance-in-business.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20081-how-to-regulate-performance-in-business.aspxTaking a short look at how businesses will benefit from managing inhouse performance structure.anna@highposition.net (Anna Stenning)Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:31:30 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21724-getting-your-invention-to-the-marketplace.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21724-getting-your-invention-to-the-marketplace.aspxYou've brainstormed for uncountable hours. You've killed a dozen trees working through designs and specs. And you're in the process of registering patent. Now you need to sell this new invention of yours, but how?info@greatfxbusinesscards.com (Christopher Brunner)Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:56:38 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18167-financial-modeling--murder-by-numbers.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18167-financial-modeling--murder-by-numbers.aspxFinancial modeling can help you avoid potential rough spots in your business and anticipate areas of growth. This article teaches quick ways to do both.ryan@strongerlife.com (John Siegler)Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:05:34 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21503-be-more-successful-in-testing-value-enhancing-business-model-innovations.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21503-be-more-successful-in-testing-value-enhancing-business-model-innovations.aspxYou can improve the odds of developing good value-oriented business model innovations by carefully thinking through the questions in this article.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:12:38 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21477-how-to-handle-having-too-many-successful-business-model-innovations-to-implement.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21477-how-to-handle-having-too-many-successful-business-model-innovations-to-implement.aspxAfter experience with defining business model innovations and adding lots more tests, you'll reach a point where you have more successes than you can handle. What do you do?dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:38:28 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21272-what-is-brand-identity-marketing.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21272-what-is-brand-identity-marketing.aspxLearn about creating a brand and establishing a unique marketing identity in this article.realestateseo@yahoo.com (Terry Parker)Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:50:57 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21266-find-your-niche-and-profit-from-it.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21266-find-your-niche-and-profit-from-it.aspxA niche is the name given to a segment of the market which faces a high demand and a low supply.seaerching@yahoo.com (Todd Ash)Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:36:40 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21146-social-bookmarking-for-link-building.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21146-social-bookmarking-for-link-building.aspxSocial bookmarking is the habit or practice of saving bookmarks to a web site and "tagging" .seaerching@yahoo.com (Todd Ash)Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:30:47 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20974-find-simple-cheap-and-easy-tests-that-excite-your-organization-to-locate-better-business-models.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20974-find-simple-cheap-and-easy-tests-that-excite-your-organization-to-locate-better-business-models.aspxMany good sounding business model concepts flop in market tests. Make these tests easy-to-do, and lots of innovation mistakes will be avoided.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:49:41 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20963-select-the-best-opportunities-for-establishing-a-vastly-more-profitable-business-model.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20963-select-the-best-opportunities-for-establishing-a-vastly-more-profitable-business-model.aspxMost organizations have far more opportunities to create improved business models than they can implement. How should you choose a new model?dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:45:03 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20962-diagnose-what-s-missing-from-your-business-model-to-triple-profits.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20962-diagnose-what-s-missing-from-your-business-model-to-triple-profits.aspxAsk new questions about your business model, and you'll find opportunities for new ways to improve.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:37:12 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20772-nevada-vs-wyoming-in-which-state-should-i-incorporate.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20772-nevada-vs-wyoming-in-which-state-should-i-incorporate.aspxWyoming adds a few benefits to home state incorporation, including privacy, nominees, hiding (but that is not asset protection), lower fees... But ask yourself, does it make sense to save $100 in fees when you're protecting $1 million of assets? The bottom line is protection. If you choose to...ncp@nvinc.com (Scott Letourneau)Tue, 27 May 2008 17:32:26 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20740-video-marketing-creates-free-website-traffic-and-product-awareness.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20740-video-marketing-creates-free-website-traffic-and-product-awareness.aspxVideo marketing can be an excellent way to generate web site traffic.seaerching@yahoo.com (Todd Ash)Mon, 26 May 2008 14:01:28 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20736-backlinking-to-build-your-online-business.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20736-backlinking-to-build-your-online-business.aspxBacklinking is an easy way to increase the number of visitors to your blog or website (and also increase search engine rankings).seaerching@yahoo.com (Todd Ash)Mon, 26 May 2008 13:13:59 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20694-great-credit-counselling-business-strategy.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20694-great-credit-counselling-business-strategy.aspxIt's generally not worthwhile to advertise a credit counseling business on radio and TV, unless you do so, on a 'per inquiry' basis.raniokoye@yahoo.co.uk (Uchenna Ani-Okoye)Sun, 25 May 2008 21:00:50 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20689-for-the-most-profitable-business-model-repeat-what-you-have-done-but-differently.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20689-for-the-most-profitable-business-model-repeat-what-you-have-done-but-differently.aspxTake another look at your thinking about business model innovation, and you'll find new opportunities you missed the last time.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 25 May 2008 19:20:08 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20616-before-establishing-your-business-model-anticipate-the-potential-effects-of-what-you-can-t-control.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20616-before-establishing-your-business-model-anticipate-the-potential-effects-of-what-you-can-t-control.aspxDon't forecast, but do think about the future so that you will have a business model that will do well . . . regardless of what comes next.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 24 May 2008 17:21:28 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20596-boost-your-business-model-by-borrowing-new-expertise-you-have-not-thought-of-using-before.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20596-boost-your-business-model-by-borrowing-new-expertise-you-have-not-thought-of-using-before.aspxThis article looks at how adding new competence from the outside can speed and strengthen your business model innovation to add profitable growth.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 24 May 2008 10:23:34 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20512-about-business-process-outsourcing.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20512-about-business-process-outsourcing.aspxSimply put, Business Process Outsourcing is getting another company to handle some of your activities for a payment. The concept made its way into the corporate world in the 1980s.vbc.articles@gmail.com (Christy Taylor)Fri, 23 May 2008 02:30:25 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20323-open-your-horizons-to-the-many-forms-of-value.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20323-open-your-horizons-to-the-many-forms-of-value.aspxLook for value-enhancing opportunities that most competitors ignore.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 19 May 2008 23:18:15 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20310-value--locate-ideas-to-create-more-sales-from-improved-value-at-the-current-price.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20310-value--locate-ideas-to-create-more-sales-from-improved-value-at-the-current-price.aspxIf you want to improve the profitability of your business model the most, you need to add value without increasing price.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 19 May 2008 19:41:48 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20253-creating-a-perfect-business-plan.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20253-creating-a-perfect-business-plan.aspxAny business, new or established lives by the outcome of their profit and loss statement. Most businesses have this available on a monthly basis and many accounting programs available for the home computer can be programmed to print this out every month or whenever the business owner wants to see hoedgar_biggs@yahoo.com (Obinna Heche)Mon, 19 May 2008 05:40:09 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20148-lack-of-focus-among-large-company-ceos-will-drive-accelerating-business-model-innovation.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20148-lack-of-focus-among-large-company-ceos-will-drive-accelerating-business-model-innovation.aspxFew are focused on business model innovation. This means an unusually good opportunity for those who do.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 17 May 2008 18:24:17 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20145-if-your-glasses-are-the-wrong-prescription-you-won-t-see-opportunities-in-front-of-you.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20145-if-your-glasses-are-the-wrong-prescription-you-won-t-see-opportunities-in-front-of-you.aspxCEOs are focusing on the wrong things now. They need to shift to continuing business model innovation.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 17 May 2008 17:30:08 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19870-turn-business-model-leadership-into-industry-leadership.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19870-turn-business-model-leadership-into-industry-leadership.aspxCan a small industry player use a new business model to become the industry leader? You bet. This article discusses how this might be done in gold mining.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 11 May 2008 04:10:00 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19869-turn-business-model-leadership-into-industry-leadership.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19869-turn-business-model-leadership-into-industry-leadership.aspxCan a small industry player use a new business model to become the industry leader? You bet. This article discusses how this might be done in gold mining.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 11 May 2008 04:10:00 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19868-create-a-gold-mine-of-improved-business-models.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19868-create-a-gold-mine-of-improved-business-models.aspxWhat's better than owning a gold mine? Having a better business model for extracting gold. This article explores how business model innovation has revolutionized the gold mining industry.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 11 May 2008 03:59:51 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19850-respond-to-rapid-increases-in-business-model-innovation.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19850-respond-to-rapid-increases-in-business-model-innovation.aspxThis article contains a forecast of future trends in business models that you need to be prepared to implement.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 10 May 2008 13:18:02 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19846-understanding-the-need-for-change-the-impact-of-habits-and-the-foundation-of-principles.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19846-understanding-the-need-for-change-the-impact-of-habits-and-the-foundation-of-principles.aspxThis article talks about 3 major issues: embracing the need for change, considering the impact of habits and laying the foundation of principles. He who can work within the ebb and flow of these 3 issues will be enriched with professional experiences.tankiatwee@yahoo.com.sg (Nelson Tan)Sat, 10 May 2008 10:34:59 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19845-the-two-worlds-of-kobe-bryant.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19845-the-two-worlds-of-kobe-bryant.aspxIf you frequently found yourself easily distracted from your tasks, you can learn this technique which is inspired by Kobe Bryant.tankiatwee@yahoo.com.sg (Nelson Tan)Sat, 10 May 2008 10:34:07 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19844-the-one-and-only-secret-to-ultimate-success.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19844-the-one-and-only-secret-to-ultimate-success.aspxIt takes a lifetime to carry persist in this secret but it's worth it.tankiatwee@yahoo.com.sg (Nelson Tan)Sat, 10 May 2008 10:33:15 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19843-the-missing-link-between-dreaming-and-experience.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19843-the-missing-link-between-dreaming-and-experience.aspxThe reason dreams are never fulfilled has to do with how past experiences (or the lack of it) fail to optimally connect with present reality.tankiatwee@yahoo.com.sg (Nelson Tan)Sat, 10 May 2008 10:32:13 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19835-how-to-refine-your-google-search.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19835-how-to-refine-your-google-search.aspxMake use of special parameters to get more accurate results from Google search.tankiatwee@yahoo.com.sg (Nelson Tan)Sat, 10 May 2008 10:25:27 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19832-how-to-bypass-mediocrity-and-achieve-mastery.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19832-how-to-bypass-mediocrity-and-achieve-mastery.aspxMastery in one's career and consciousness growth simply requires that we constantly produce results beyond and out of the ordinary.tankiatwee@yahoo.com.sg (Nelson Tan)Sat, 10 May 2008 10:21:28 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19724-what-s-the-point-of-article-marketing.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19724-what-s-the-point-of-article-marketing.aspxArticle marketing can be one such linchpin of your search engine optimization strategy.seaerching@yahoo.com (Todd Ash)Tue, 06 May 2008 14:51:18 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19698-get-ready-for-rough-competition-from-new-business-models.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19698-get-ready-for-rough-competition-from-new-business-models.aspxThe competitive landscape is shifting to emphasize business model innovation. The pace of this shift is accelerating. Are you ready?dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 06 May 2008 00:15:40 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19696-upgrade-to-a-new-business-model-rather-than-try-to-get-more-out-of-your-existing-business-model.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19696-upgrade-to-a-new-business-model-rather-than-try-to-get-more-out-of-your-existing-business-model.aspxThis article asks what you as a leader and entrepreneur should focus on: better business models or increasing the performance of your existing business models.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 06 May 2008 00:04:29 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19694-how-should-you-evaluate-your-current-business-model.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19694-how-should-you-evaluate-your-current-business-model.aspxMost people would like a better business model, but are unaware of how to see where the current business model can be strengthened. This article addresses that need.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 05 May 2008 21:54:40 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19693-high-payoff-business-model-innovations-a-lemonade-stand-example.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19693-high-payoff-business-model-innovations-a-lemonade-stand-example.aspxSimply copying what everyone else does won't deliver an improved business model. This article shows how focusing on high-payoff innovation choices can help provide more profit and growth.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 05 May 2008 21:45:35 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19692-understand-the-seven-dimensions-of-a-business-model-through-an-example.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19692-understand-the-seven-dimensions-of-a-business-model-through-an-example.aspxA child's lemonade stand provides an example of what a business model is.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 05 May 2008 21:38:51 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19691-the-seven-dimensions-of-a-a-business-model.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19691-the-seven-dimensions-of-a-a-business-model.aspx"Experts" are fond of telling entrepreneurs to have an advantaged business model, but seldom define what a business model is. This article provides a clear definition that can be used to start thinking about how to create an advantaged business modeldmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 05 May 2008 21:33:22 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19690-strive-for-an-ideal-business-model.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19690-strive-for-an-ideal-business-model.aspxAn ideal business model brings exponentially greater rewards than a good business model does. This article describes the ideal approach.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 05 May 2008 21:06:20 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18238-imagine-a-vision-and-make-it-real.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18238-imagine-a-vision-and-make-it-real.aspxWithout action a vision is merely a pipe dream. Envision what the customer expects from your vision and you will turn your vision into real, tangible products and services.baldwint@tbgroupconsultants.com (Baldwin Tom)Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:51:55 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19591-what-is-a-good-business-model.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19591-what-is-a-good-business-model.aspxLeaders can use this article to test the quality of their business model.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:52:20 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19481-business-model-innovation-is-more-important-than-new-technology-to-your-success.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19481-business-model-innovation-is-more-important-than-new-technology-to-your-success.aspxMost organizations today spend a fortune on anticipating and applying new technologies to enhance their effectiveness. Yet most business model innovations provide bigger payoffs and are easier to implement. Is it time you shifted your focus?dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:21:02 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19480-a-narrowed-focus-can-concentrate-business-model-innovation-success.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19480-a-narrowed-focus-can-concentrate-business-model-innovation-success.aspxEMC, the data storage giant, went from being a marginal also-ran into an industry powerhouse by first concentrating its business model innovation where the value would be highest. This article provides a case history you can learn from.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:16:17 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19478-pay-per-click-is-a-temporary-advertising-solution.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19478-pay-per-click-is-a-temporary-advertising-solution.aspxPay per click is an extremely effective marketing tool if you have money to burn.seaerching@yahoo.com (Todd Ash)Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:08:42 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19461-the-power-of-video-marketing.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19461-the-power-of-video-marketing.aspxVideo marketing is a very cheap alternative to traditional advertising. Just one viral video can take the place of multiple forms of promotion.seaerching@yahoo.com (Todd Ash)Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:04:21 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19404-how-does-article-marketing-benefit-a-business.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19404-how-does-article-marketing-benefit-a-business.aspxArticle marketing will not work if you publish information with little value.seaerching@yahoo.com (Todd Ash)Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:07:13 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19399-the-future-value-of-business-model-innovation.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19399-the-future-value-of-business-model-innovation.aspxThose who provide continuing business model innovations rapidly and easily will gain exponentially larger competitive advantages and profit gains.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:12:37 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19372-the-competitive-importance-of-continuing-business-model-innovation.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19372-the-competitive-importance-of-continuing-business-model-innovation.aspxYou can gain lasting competitive advantages. How? By continually upgrading your business model in more profitable ways.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:01:19 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19366-tips-for-a-successful-product-launch.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19366-tips-for-a-successful-product-launch.aspxLearn the steps you need to ensure that your product launch will succeed.articlem1@yahoo.com (Steve Albright)Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:00:30 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18239-thinking-first-makes-strategic-planning-fun.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18239-thinking-first-makes-strategic-planning-fun.aspxIf the planning is preceded with expansive thinking and exploration, the end result will be a much improved plan. Importantly, there will be more emotional and intellectual investment by participants that lead to a more effective plan execution and implementation.baldwint@tbgroupconsultants.com (Baldwin Tom)Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:15:46 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19330-how-to-increase-the-selling-price-of-your-company.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19330-how-to-increase-the-selling-price-of-your-company.aspxThis article discusses how large corporate buyers look at making strategic acquisitions. The better you can position your selling company in these key areas of value creation, the greater your business selling price.davekauppi@midmarkcap.com (Dave Kauppi)Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:04:22 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19291-how-can-you-find-and-study-examples-of-continuing-business-model-innovators.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19291-how-can-you-find-and-study-examples-of-continuing-business-model-innovators.aspxThis article describes a methodology that executives and managers can use to locate and understand role models for continuing business model innovation.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:14:02 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19259-a-new-approach-to-measuring-strategic-best-practices-reveals-new-lessons.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19259-a-new-approach-to-measuring-strategic-best-practices-reveals-new-lessons.aspxThis article describes what was learned from the first real-time study of CEO best practices in creating unrivaled growth on a continuing basis.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:29:32 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19159-what-one-thing-can-most-improve-a-company-s-growth-and-profits.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19159-what-one-thing-can-most-improve-a-company-s-growth-and-profits.aspxContinuing business model innovation is what company leaders must do best in setting a strategy and a learning agenda.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:56:00 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19126-nth-degree-strategy-internet-analysis-example--walt-disney-s-theme-parks.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19126-nth-degree-strategy-internet-analysis-example--walt-disney-s-theme-parks.aspxDeveloping superior strategies involving the Internet is easiest if you assume vast future potential for the Internet and back into what could be done. In many cases, you'll find that current technology permits the concepts to be implemented now.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:13:18 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19125-an-nth-degree-strategic-analysis-of-the-internet.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19125-an-nth-degree-strategic-analysis-of-the-internet.aspxNth degree thinking allows us to make extreme assumptions about irresistible forces as a way to devising strategies that leave us better off regardless of what the forces do. This article applies that approach to analyzing Internet effects on a business.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:11:53 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19124-is-the-internet-an-irresistible-force-of-the-result-of-one.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19124-is-the-internet-an-irresistible-force-of-the-result-of-one.aspxBefore choosing optimal strategies towards irresistible forces, you have to identify those forces. This article looks at whether or not the Internet is an irresistible force.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:06:26 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18978-improve-effectiveness-through-an-expanded-focus-on-irresistible-forces.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18978-improve-effectiveness-through-an-expanded-focus-on-irresistible-forces.aspxThink broader and look further for irresistible forces to gain the most profit advantage.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:01:40 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18977-embrace-irresistible-forces-seek-out-the-forces-and-take-action-now.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18977-embrace-irresistible-forces-seek-out-the-forces-and-take-action-now.aspxThis article is a call to taking action to make use of irresistible forces to gain profit and growth advantages while becoming more stable and safe.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:58:24 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18976-improve-profits-and-effectiveness-through-a-competitive-focus-on-irresistible-forces.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18976-improve-profits-and-effectiveness-through-a-competitive-focus-on-irresistible-forces.aspxWhen you turn your look into irresistible forces towards creating competitive advantage in serving customers, you'll begin to spot large profit opportunities you can use against the competition.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:55:46 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18961-improve-irresistible-profit-growth-through-repetition-of-essential-questions.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18961-improve-irresistible-profit-growth-through-repetition-of-essential-questions.aspxFocus, focus, focus! Many gurus provide that advice. But what should you focus on? The most important profit growth questions, over and over.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 12 Apr 2008 01:07:09 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18960-let-s-go-one-on-one-to-set-the-best-competitive-strategy-for-exponential-profit-growth.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18960-let-s-go-one-on-one-to-set-the-best-competitive-strategy-for-exponential-profit-growth.aspxConsidering how each customer is unique helps you build a uniquely effective competitive strategy.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 12 Apr 2008 01:03:21 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18959-repeating-the-irresistible-profit-growth-process-focuses-competitive-thinking.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18959-repeating-the-irresistible-profit-growth-process-focuses-competitive-thinking.aspxOut-thinking and out-performing competitors is essential to achieving irresistible profit growth.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 12 Apr 2008 01:00:35 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18909-repeat-the-irresistible-growth-process-to-expand-your-profit-scope.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18909-repeat-the-irresistible-growth-process-to-expand-your-profit-scope.aspxRepetition of the Irresistible Growth process will cause you to locate more forces and opportunities than you observed at first.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:18:30 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18908-repeating-the-irresistible-growth-process-improves-your-profit-results.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18908-repeating-the-irresistible-growth-process-improves-your-profit-results.aspxBuilding skill in irresistible growth management will bring you greater opportunities and better implementation.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:09:24 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18907-step-eight--repeat-steps-one-through-seven-for-more-effectiveness-in-irresistible-force-management.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18907-step-eight--repeat-steps-one-through-seven-for-more-effectiveness-in-irresistible-force-management.aspxEach time you repeat the first seven steps of the irresistible force management process, you will make exponential improvements in your performance. The article looks at example to explain this point.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:05:52 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18794-complete-your-organization-s-skill-box.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18794-complete-your-organization-s-skill-box.aspxAfter assessing what skills you lack for dealing with irresistible forces, you need to add those skills. This articles explores how to do that.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:27:02 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18716-full-profit-potential-from-locating-anticipating-adapting-to-creating-and-shaping-trends.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18716-full-profit-potential-from-locating-anticipating-adapting-to-creating-and-shaping-trends.aspxYou need to use a full range of tools in order to make the most profitable advantage of irresistible forces.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:01:46 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18714-create-changes-in-irresistible-forces--now-you-re-cooking.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18714-create-changes-in-irresistible-forces--now-you-re-cooking.aspxIf you can influence changes in powerful trends, that's a more effective way to create better strategies than to simply adapt to such trends.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:59:47 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18639-adapting-to-changes-in-irresistible-forces-optimism-options-and-open-mindedness.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18639-adapting-to-changes-in-irresistible-forces-optimism-options-and-open-mindedness.aspxOptimism, options, and open-mindedness can help you profitably adapt to changes in irresistible forces. This article explains how.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:20:47 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18638-anticipating-changes-in-irresistible-forces--history-people-and-precursors.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18638-anticipating-changes-in-irresistible-forces--history-people-and-precursors.aspxHistory, people, and precursors can provide valuable perspectives for anticipating changes in powerful trends.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:18:44 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18637-look-to-infinity-and-beyond-to-develop-the-optimum-strategy.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18637-look-to-infinity-and-beyond-to-develop-the-optimum-strategy.aspxExtreme scenarios will reveal better strategies than assuming you know what will happen next.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:17:35 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18617-getting-your-invention-store-ready-in-30-days.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18617-getting-your-invention-store-ready-in-30-days.aspxIf your invention is done, functional, and ready for sale, congratulations! You have reached a plateau that few inventors ever see with their own eyes - a finished product that is destined for store shelves. But now, it's crunch time. You want to be in stores 30 days from now. What do you do to prepericcorl@gmail.com (Eric Corl)Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:20:01 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18609-locate-changes-in-irresistible-forces-sensitivity-selectivity-and-extrapolation.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18609-locate-changes-in-irresistible-forces-sensitivity-selectivity-and-extrapolation.aspxCreating more sensitivity, selectivity, and awareness of the implications of irresistible forces can help establish much better profit performance.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:01:36 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18608-step-six-near-the-ideal-practice-for-locating-anticipating-and-adapting-to-irresistible-forces.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18608-step-six-near-the-ideal-practice-for-locating-anticipating-and-adapting-to-irresistible-forces.aspxBe sure to come as close to perfect as you can in locating, anticipating, and adapting to irresistible forces.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:57:29 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18607-find-the-silver-lining-by-finding-anticipating-and-adapting-to-the-nth-degree-of-change.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18607-find-the-silver-lining-by-finding-anticipating-and-adapting-to-the-nth-degree-of-change.aspxThis article contains directions for finding and following optimal paths that take into account irresistible forces.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:55:29 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18603-implement-strategies-that-feature-always-win-no-lose-adaptability.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18603-implement-strategies-that-feature-always-win-no-lose-adaptability.aspxIf you anticipate whatever might come your way, you'll always be prepared to prosper.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 05 Apr 2008 02:03:29 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18602-look-above-and-beyond-the-most-extreme-cases-you-can-imagine-to-make-much-more.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18602-look-above-and-beyond-the-most-extreme-cases-you-can-imagine-to-make-much-more.aspxGo beyond forecasting to use extreme scenario-based thinking and find the best strategies.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:58:38 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18601-let-extreme-scenarios-guarantee-tremendous-profit-growth.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18601-let-extreme-scenarios-guarantee-tremendous-profit-growth.aspxThis article provides an example of how to see ideal strategies by considering all the good and bad things that can happen.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:57:49 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18553-be-flexible-and-adapt-or-break-into-worthless-pieces.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18553-be-flexible-and-adapt-or-break-into-worthless-pieces.aspxCreate more flexibility in your organization, and you will do better when irresistible forces shift.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:04:15 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18552-understand-the-always-win-no-lose-strategy.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18552-understand-the-always-win-no-lose-strategy.aspxRather than be buffeted by irresistible forces, it's better to choose a strategy that is always superior regardless of circumstances.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:02:47 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18551-step-five-identify-the-ideal-best-practice-for-dealing-with-changes-in-irresistible-forces.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18551-step-five-identify-the-ideal-best-practice-for-dealing-with-changes-in-irresistible-forces.aspxThere is a nearly perfect way for relating to irresistible forces. This article explains why it's important to identify this nearly perfect way.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:58:37 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18468-develop-irresistible-force-detectors-to-locate-buried-treasure.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18468-develop-irresistible-force-detectors-to-locate-buried-treasure.aspxOpportunities can be unearthed when irresistible forces and new trends bring us to new situations in our markets.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:18:15 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18467-be-readier-than-anyone-else-to-anticipate-now-and-later.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18467-be-readier-than-anyone-else-to-anticipate-now-and-later.aspxUndoubtedly, you can gain the most benefit from irresistible forces if you have proprietary advantages into those forces that no one else can match.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:16:54 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18401-be-battle-tested-in-adapting-to-powerful-trends-and-irresistible-forces.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18401-be-battle-tested-in-adapting-to-powerful-trends-and-irresistible-forces.aspxThis article discusses the potential of using games and simulations to learn how to adapt to irresistible forces and powerful trends.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:23:05 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18400-use-moore-s-law-to-get-more-lead-time-on-irresistible-force-changes.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18400-use-moore-s-law-to-get-more-lead-time-on-irresistible-force-changes.aspxThe continual improvement in electronics will provide opportunities to create more and better ways to anticipate irresistible forces in the future.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:19:00 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18399-adapt-to-changes-in-irresistible-forces-guerrillas-games-and-drills.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18399-adapt-to-changes-in-irresistible-forces-guerrillas-games-and-drills.aspxThis article looks at potential ways to improve in adapting to changes in irresistible forces to make more profit.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:16:50 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18303-anticipating-changes-in-irresistible-forces-secrets-standards-and-a-head-start.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18303-anticipating-changes-in-irresistible-forces-secrets-standards-and-a-head-start.aspxThis article explains some of the most advantageous ways to anticipate changes in irresistible forces to gain more profit advantages.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:38:17 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18302-be-sensitive-to-changes-in-your-monitors-of-irresistible-forces.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18302-be-sensitive-to-changes-in-your-monitors-of-irresistible-forces.aspxIt's not enough to track irresistible forces; you must be prepared to act as soon as possible when they shift.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:32:22 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18273-how-to-patent-new-ideas.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18273-how-to-patent-new-ideas.aspxIn the understandable excitement and inspirational fire of creation, many inventors rush into the patent process without doing their homework.ericcorl@gmail.com (Eric Corl)Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:26:40 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16449-how-to-write-a-sticky-note-business-plan.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16449-how-to-write-a-sticky-note-business-plan.aspxTo be successful in business, you need to have a plan in place. The good news is you don't have to write a formal (bank-friendly) business plan to keep your business on track. In fact, until recently, I used my self-made "sticky note business plan" to keep track of my business goals and plans.publish@loveyourlife.com (Christine Kloser)Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:31:01 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17920-reactive-vs-strategic-or-who-really-cares-if-your-company-is-a-dinosaur.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17920-reactive-vs-strategic-or-who-really-cares-if-your-company-is-a-dinosaur.aspxYour company's stategy makes you stand out from your competitors. If you don't have a strategy your results will always be less.scdeal987@sbcglobal.net (Jack Deal)Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:19:11 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17533-the-quality-line-or-if-your-customer-doesn-t-perceive-it-does-it-matter.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17533-the-quality-line-or-if-your-customer-doesn-t-perceive-it-does-it-matter.aspxQuality costs no matter it is analyzed. Controlling quality related costs is important and should be determined by the customer. If the customer cannot see an improvement, why do it?scdeal987@sbcglobal.net (Jack Deal)Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:19:11 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16867-is-fast-growth-always-better-than-slow-growth.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16867-is-fast-growth-always-better-than-slow-growth.aspxGrowth is what it's all about or is it?scdeal987@sbcglobal.net (Jack Deal)Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:19:11 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18244-locating-changes-in-irresistible-forces-monitors-measures-and-making-decisions.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18244-locating-changes-in-irresistible-forces-monitors-measures-and-making-decisions.aspxYou need a big picture to locate change in irresistible forces.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:07:00 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18243-step-four-find-ways-to-exceed-the-future-best-practices-in-your-enterprise.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18243-step-four-find-ways-to-exceed-the-future-best-practices-in-your-enterprise.aspxTo gain a competitive advantage, you have to outdo the best that anyone else will be doing in the future.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:01:31 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18242-be-aggressive-in-seeking-out-future-best-practices-concerning-powerful-trends.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18242-be-aggressive-in-seeking-out-future-best-practices-concerning-powerful-trends.aspxIf you stop your search too soon, you'll miss most of the opportunity to take more profitable advantage of irresistible forces.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:59:31 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18233-identify-the-future-best-practice-in-adapting-to-irresistible-force-changes.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18233-identify-the-future-best-practice-in-adapting-to-irresistible-force-changes.aspxEven if you know what the irresistible forces are and which way they will be going, it will do you no good unless you can also adopt an optimal orientation toward those forces. This article looks at how to make helpful adaptations.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:07:00 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18232-key-methods-for-identifying-anticipating-and-adapting-to-changes-in-powerful-trends.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18232-key-methods-for-identifying-anticipating-and-adapting-to-changes-in-powerful-trends.aspxQuestions in this article will help you gain the most profit from irresistible forces.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:01:54 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18231-identify-the-future-best-practice-in-anticipating-changes-in-irresistible-forces.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18231-identify-the-future-best-practice-in-anticipating-changes-in-irresistible-forces.aspxOnce you know what irresistible forces to track, you need to focus on finding what the best in the world practice will be in the next five years for anticipating changes in those forces.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:01:01 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18185-step-three-identify-future-best-practices-for-locating-anticipating-and-adapting-to-trend-changes.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18185-step-three-identify-future-best-practices-for-locating-anticipating-and-adapting-to-trend-changes.aspxYou need to appreciate the full potential use of irresistible forces before you start applying your knowledge.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:14:39 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18182-identify-the-future-best-practice-in-locating-changes-in-irresistible-forces.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18182-identify-the-future-best-practice-in-locating-changes-in-irresistible-forces.aspxThis article explores how the best organizations will locate changes in irresistible forces.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:08:10 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18180-measure-the-right-factors-about-future-powerful-trends.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18180-measure-the-right-factors-about-future-powerful-trends.aspxMany people find it challenging to anticipate what the state-of-the-art will be in understanding and forecasting powerful trends. This article provides some ideas of what to look for.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:47:52 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18142-consider-how-much-advance-warning-you-need-of-changed-conditions.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18142-consider-how-much-advance-warning-you-need-of-changed-conditions.aspxYour selection of a barometer to anticipate shifts in irresistible forces should be influenced both by its accuracy and by how much advance warning of the change you want to anticipate the barometer provides.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:13:49 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18141-repeat-the-process-of-finding-leading-indicators-for-irresistible-forces-to-improve-lead-time.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18141-repeat-the-process-of-finding-leading-indicators-for-irresistible-forces-to-improve-lead-time.aspxContinue to learn from what your leading indicators teach you to gain the best insights into powerful trends.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:00:18 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18140-develop-proprietary-measurements-to-anticipate-shifts-in-powerful-trends.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18140-develop-proprietary-measurements-to-anticipate-shifts-in-powerful-trends.aspxIn this article, you will learn a process for how to find proprietary barometers that predict changes in irresistible forces that affect your enterprise.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:59:40 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18045-take-purchase-frequency-into-account-in-estimating-when-trends-and-irresistible-forces-will-shift.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18045-take-purchase-frequency-into-account-in-estimating-when-trends-and-irresistible-forces-will-shift.aspxPurchase frequency is a major influence on forecasting changes in trends and irresistible forces.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:12:24 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18044-look-for-leading-indicators-of-leading-indicators-of-irresistible-forces-and-trends.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18044-look-for-leading-indicators-of-leading-indicators-of-irresistible-forces-and-trends.aspxAt some point, you won't be able to anticipate effects any further into the future unless you extend your understanding of the chain of causation. This article looks at an example of how to do that.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:10:15 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18043-get-as-much-advance-warning-as-possible-of-trend-and-irresistible-force-shifts.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18043-get-as-much-advance-warning-as-possible-of-trend-and-irresistible-force-shifts.aspxIf you need lengthy warning of trend and irresistible force shifts, you need to anticipate the changes by enough time to give you time to prepare.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:09:24 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18033-business-planning-it-s-the-second-quarter--do-you-know-where-your-business-is.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18033-business-planning-it-s-the-second-quarter--do-you-know-where-your-business-is.aspxCan you believe the first quarter of the year is almost over?! When you look at your business, the amount of money you've earned, the number of new clients you've added, are you 25% to where you want to be for the year? If not, why not? And what do you plan to do about it?karen@modernimage.com (Karen Scharf)Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:41:39 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17919-step-two-learn-how-to-anticipate-when-irresistible-forces-will-shift.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17919-step-two-learn-how-to-anticipate-when-irresistible-forces-will-shift.aspxAnticipation of force and trend shifts is more valuable than merely adapting to force and trends shifts after they occur. This article discusses how to anticipate such shifts.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:14:15 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17918-find-predictors-of-trend-directions-to-profit-the-most.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17918-find-predictors-of-trend-directions-to-profit-the-most.aspxAside from any trend or irresistible force, you will find factors that precede changes. Identify those factors, and you can help identify shifts in direction for trends and forces before they occur.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:13:27 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17917-use-measurements-to-check-your-perceptions-of-irresistible-forces-and-powerful-trends.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17917-use-measurements-to-check-your-perceptions-of-irresistible-forces-and-powerful-trends.aspxOnce you've identified your irresistible forces and powerful trends, you need to develop accurate perceptions. Measuring the forces and trends is essential to improving your perceptions.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:09:20 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16861-planning--a-two-to-one-return-on-investment.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16861-planning--a-two-to-one-return-on-investment.aspxStrategic and business planning makes a difference - so why is it so hard to make time to do it?realitymaestro@heartharmony.com.au (Ingrid Cliff)Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:06:53 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17899-how-to-create-and-market-your-own-product.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17899-how-to-create-and-market-your-own-product.aspxSimple tips for effective product creation.articlem1@yahoo.com (Steve Albright)Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:57:05 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17869-carefully-investigate-powerful-government-trends.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17869-carefully-investigate-powerful-government-trends.aspxTrends driven by government action often turn out to be misleading fads. Be careful you aren't fooled.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:13:05 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17868-engage-with-neighbors-to-harness-powerful-trends-that-can-add-profits.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17868-engage-with-neighbors-to-harness-powerful-trends-that-can-add-profits.aspxNo company is an island, entire of itself. Pick the right neighbors, and you'll be a lot more successful.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:11:44 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17813-partners-can-direct-you-to-powerful-trends-that-build-profits.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17813-partners-can-direct-you-to-powerful-trends-that-build-profits.aspxChoose your partners to gain insights into new trends.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:16:42 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17812-use-competitors-to-anticipate-and-profit-from-powerful-trends.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17812-use-competitors-to-anticipate-and-profit-from-powerful-trends.aspxCompetitors actions and results can often reveal the future and current direction of powerful trends.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:07:11 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17811-encourage-suppliers-to-share-what-they-know-with-you.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17811-encourage-suppliers-to-share-what-they-know-with-you.aspxInstead of trying to exercise power over suppliers, see them as partners with insights that can make you more profitable.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:06:15 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17782-identify-irresistible-forces-by-taking-the-measure-of-your-environment.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17782-identify-irresistible-forces-by-taking-the-measure-of-your-environment.aspxThis article provides examples of how to use measurements to identify irresistible forces.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:05:25 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17781-step-one-recognize-how-measurements-can-help-identify-and-understand-more-about-irresistible-forces.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17781-step-one-recognize-how-measurements-can-help-identify-and-understand-more-about-irresistible-forces.aspxMost people don't think about identifying and measuring irresistible forces. But learning how to do this is essential to taking advantage of irresistible forces.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:03:45 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17745-travel-the-road-less-threatened-to-succeed.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17745-travel-the-road-less-threatened-to-succeed.aspxTaking on extra risk for no potential gain is a foolish choice. Not checking for the risk-reward relative to irresistible trends is even more foolish.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:21:23 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17744-eight-steps-to-managing-irresistible-trends-well.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17744-eight-steps-to-managing-irresistible-trends-well.aspxThis article looks at how to become aligned positively towards all potential directions for irresistible forces and trends.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:20:48 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17743-do-the-opposite-of-the-financial-advice-business-schools-provide-and-you-ll-succeed.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17743-do-the-opposite-of-the-financial-advice-business-schools-provide-and-you-ll-succeed.aspxBusiness schools love to tout the advantages of borrowing lots of low-cost debt. Powerful trends can easily overwhelm those who follow such ill-founded advice.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:20:23 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17698-your-business-model-is-obsolete-and-falling-profits-face-you.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17698-your-business-model-is-obsolete-and-falling-profits-face-you.aspxStatic business models don't have a chance in the global, connected marketplace. Continual upgrades of business models are needed.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:13:03 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17697-family-sizes-are-a-strategic-factor-you-must-focus-on.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17697-family-sizes-are-a-strategic-factor-you-must-focus-on.aspxIn most of the world, the number of children in a family is dropping rapidly. Such demographic trends dominate strategy and business success and must be focused on.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:09:45 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17637-be-prepared-for-unexpected-shifts-in-powerful-trends-so-you-don-t-end-up-bankrupt.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17637-be-prepared-for-unexpected-shifts-in-powerful-trends-so-you-don-t-end-up-bankrupt.aspxLike the wind, powerful trends shift in direction. Don't be caught leaning in the wrong direction.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:08:56 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17636-i-didn-t-think-the-other-end-of-the-loose-board-would-hit-me-in-the-face-when-i-stepped-on-it.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17636-i-didn-t-think-the-other-end-of-the-loose-board-would-hit-me-in-the-face-when-i-stepped-on-it.aspxBe sure to look into causal connections that may led to results you don't expect or want.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:08:13 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17577-be-prepared-for-the-rules-to-change-in-the-middle-of-the-game.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17577-be-prepared-for-the-rules-to-change-in-the-middle-of-the-game.aspxMany build strategies for new entrepreneurial directions around the assumption that business rules won't change. That's a dangerous assumption to make.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:17:38 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17576-check-trends-to-see-if-they-are-fads-or-long-lasting-directions.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17576-check-trends-to-see-if-they-are-fads-or-long-lasting-directions.aspxMany people are fooled into thinking that short-term fads are doing to last, and vice versa.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:13:27 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17575-the-shortest-route-is-not-always-the-quickest-when-you-look-to-grow.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17575-the-shortest-route-is-not-always-the-quickest-when-you-look-to-grow.aspxLook to the most effective way to make progress, not the most direct.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:09:48 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17535-accurate-estimations-of-powerful-trends-leads-to-profitable-progress.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17535-accurate-estimations-of-powerful-trends-leads-to-profitable-progress.aspxSome underestimate powerful trends and take on more than they can handle.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:32:21 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17118-build-a-stronger-business-by-building-on-your-strengths.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17118-build-a-stronger-business-by-building-on-your-strengths.aspxCertainly, having accomplishments in each of these areas each year isn't mandatory to grow. With your business coach or other trusted advisor, determine which ones make the most sense for the current stage of your business and where you want to grow in the coming year. Those are decisions you make.ezinearticles@philly-biz.com (Bill Ringle)Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:31:09 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17449-avoid-giving-incentives-to-take-unlimited-risks.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17449-avoid-giving-incentives-to-take-unlimited-risks.aspxWhen you can gain a fortune and only lose your job if things go wrong, many will choose to bet someone else's house to take a chance. That leads to disastrous losses.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 16 Mar 2008 02:02:59 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17448-self-justification-is-usually-a-mistaken-excuse-not-to-address-powerful-trends.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17448-self-justification-is-usually-a-mistaken-excuse-not-to-address-powerful-trends.aspxThose who take a self-sacrificing approach to irresistible forces will often simply waste away critical resources. Get busy addressing what's running against you!dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:57:42 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17401-table-tennis-balls-inspire-superior-business-model-innovation.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17401-table-tennis-balls-inspire-superior-business-model-innovation.aspxAn original business thinker derives ideas for major profit improvements from enjoying table tennis. In this article, you will see ways you can use your interests and added education to boost your career and credibility.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:38:24 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17373-where-does-the-customer-s-ceo-sit.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17373-where-does-the-customer-s-ceo-sit.aspxDealing with huge forces you can't control requires careful attention, tact, and quick action.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:31:56 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17372-check-recheck-and-check-again-your-optimistic-assumptions.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17372-check-recheck-and-check-again-your-optimistic-assumptions.aspxLeave out the spark plugs from an engine and it won't do anything for you. Likewise, leave out one key action and you often won't succeed either. Your insurance is to be sure you know what all the needed actions are and how to do them.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:13:01 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17138-be-careful-fast-moving-trends-often-don-t-continue.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17138-be-careful-fast-moving-trends-often-don-t-continue.aspxLook to the causes of trends before believing that they will continue.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:19:35 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17137-to-grow-faster-temper-your-optimism-with-first-hand-information.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17137-to-grow-faster-temper-your-optimism-with-first-hand-information.aspxThe best way to test your beliefs about trends is to get information from as close to the source as possible. With better information, you'll make more appropriate decisions.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:06:24 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17136-to-prosper-the-most-measure-how-you-are-doing-with-non-accounting-measures.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17136-to-prosper-the-most-measure-how-you-are-doing-with-non-accounting-measures.aspxAccounting measures are often inaccurate for making strategic decisions. Use non-accounting measures to determine how you are doing.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:03:21 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17028-internet-marketing-for-money.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17028-internet-marketing-for-money.aspxFurthering your internet marketing skills through increasing experience and educationcashtomarket@aol.com (James Lowe)Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:06:25 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17019-getting-your-computer-business-ready-for-high-tech-peripherals.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17019-getting-your-computer-business-ready-for-high-tech-peripherals.aspxHere are some soft heavy steps to take before launching your online business to save you some gray hairscashtomarket@aol.com (James Lowe)Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:46:06 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16992-your-home-business-legal-points.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16992-your-home-business-legal-points.aspxCritical legal factors that need to be considered when starting or running a home businesscashtomarket@aol.com (James Lowe)Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:49:39 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16978-your-home-based-business-challenges.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16978-your-home-based-business-challenges.aspxYou can block out noisy and distracting disturbances to your enterprise by getting a little creative with these stepscashtomarket@aol.com (James Lowe)Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:18:26 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16961-your-requirements-to-make-money-online.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16961-your-requirements-to-make-money-online.aspxNewbie entrepreneurs here are some sincere suggestions for requirements you will need to make money onlinecashtomarket@aol.com (James Lowe)Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:14:44 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16931-form-alliances-with-matchmakers-to-gain-even-more-profitable-alliances.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16931-form-alliances-with-matchmakers-to-gain-even-more-profitable-alliances.aspxYour choices of allies and partners determine the ease by which you will add other allies and partners. These choices will either open doors to profitable opportunities or close those doors.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:00:56 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16930-you-are-only-going-to-be-as-good-as-your-business-allies.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16930-you-are-only-going-to-be-as-good-as-your-business-allies.aspxComplementary skills and resources are easier to add through alliances than through hiring and internal learning. Choose your allies carefully and learn from them.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:57:32 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16868-being-a-copy-cat-can-pay-off-big-when-partners-show-the-way-to-success.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16868-being-a-copy-cat-can-pay-off-big-when-partners-show-the-way-to-success.aspxEveryone wants to know the inside word about how to succeed. Check to see if a partner can deliver that word to you.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:51:57 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16866-overconfidence-about-irresistible-forces-can-bring-humbling-profit-drops.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16866-overconfidence-about-irresistible-forces-can-bring-humbling-profit-drops.aspxPeople and organizations have exaggerated views of their effectiveness. Unchecked, those exaggerated views breed overconfidence and inaction with regard to dangerous potential trends.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:44:31 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16839-don-t-bother-me-with-your-help-can-t-you-see-i-m-busy.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16839-don-t-bother-me-with-your-help-can-t-you-see-i-m-busy.aspxMany leaders and managers are so busy working on yesterday that they cannot find the time to address today and tomorrow. A shift in priorities is critical to succeed by getting help.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 09 Mar 2008 06:39:21 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16835-be-curious-about-trends-before-they-affect-your-company.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16835-be-curious-about-trends-before-they-affect-your-company.aspxIf you wait until trends are affecting you, you will miss most of the opportunities these trends bring. Look around before you are affected.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 09 Mar 2008 05:12:06 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16822-don-t-be-defensive-about-your-mistakes-profit-from-them.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16822-don-t-be-defensive-about-your-mistakes-profit-from-them.aspxSetbacks are usually opportunities in disguise. Be sure you get over your defensiveness to look into what happened.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:59:55 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16821-be-like-a-weatherman-and-find-out-which-way-the-trend-winds-are-blowing.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16821-be-like-a-weatherman-and-find-out-which-way-the-trend-winds-are-blowing.aspxIt's not enough to know that irresistible forces are at work. You need to understand their influence. This article provides directions to help you to understand the causes of these forces.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:57:34 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16819-develop-defensiveness-extinguishers-to-find-more-great-profit-opportunities.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16819-develop-defensiveness-extinguishers-to-find-more-great-profit-opportunities.aspxWhen surprised, most of us get defensive. We don't learn from that surprise until we stop being defensive. This article describes ways to overcome defensiveness faster and more effectively.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:53:13 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15258-how-business-buyers-value-your-business--ten-key-factors.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15258-how-business-buyers-value-your-business--ten-key-factors.aspxCertain qualities of a business make it quite valuable to potential buyers and others are viewed as big detractors of value. This article discusses what those value drivers are and steps you can take to make your business sell for maximum price.davekauppi@midmarkcap.com (Dave Kauppi)Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:24:15 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16768-consider-how-adverse-conditions-can-be-a-blessing-in-disguise.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16768-consider-how-adverse-conditions-can-be-a-blessing-in-disguise.aspxAny surprise startles us, making us feel uneasy. But the surprise may be a great blessing after we relax and think about what we are actually facing.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:41:49 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16713-the-blame-game-just-delays-putting-in-better-strategies-for-profitable-growth.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16713-the-blame-game-just-delays-putting-in-better-strategies-for-profitable-growth.aspxPutting the blame for poor results on circumstances outside of your control just makes you look foolish. A good leader knows that a new strategy is needed when circumstances turn negative.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:35:34 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16712-beware-the-current-path-to-profit-growth-it-may-be-the-most-expensive-and-longest.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16712-beware-the-current-path-to-profit-growth-it-may-be-the-most-expensive-and-longest.aspxLeaders fall in love with their strategies. They like to blame execution for any setbacks. If irresistible forces are causing your problems, you need a different strategy.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:27:38 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15774-why-prospects-want-to-try-before-buy.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15774-why-prospects-want-to-try-before-buy.aspxIn the service and technology industries, it is not uncommon for prospects to request pilot programs before committing their full business. Yet, there are important steps for the sales person to take before agreeing to the engagement.lsalz@salesdodo.com (Lee Salz)Thu, 06 Mar 2008 06:57:36 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16312-to-appreciate-a-trend-look-over-the-curve-of-the-horizon.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16312-to-appreciate-a-trend-look-over-the-curve-of-the-horizon.aspxA long perspective helps make the implications of irresistible forces clearer. With a clearer perspective, you can pick the right strategy.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:24:33 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16243-you-need-to-be-like-the-purple-cow.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16243-you-need-to-be-like-the-purple-cow.aspxGot Milk? Here's how being like a Purple Cow can change your Internet Marketing business for the Better.joickle@gmail.com (Jason Oickle)Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:15:13 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16077-how-to-recession-proof-your-business-by-refining-your-marketing-activities.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16077-how-to-recession-proof-your-business-by-refining-your-marketing-activities.aspxLearn why slashing your marketing budget during recessions can be disastrous and how instead you can actually profit during down times with the right strategies.articles@letstalktradeshows.com (Joyce McKee)Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:55:17 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16118-how-to-build-an-effective-online-business-plan.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16118-how-to-build-an-effective-online-business-plan.aspxStarting a business is a very difficult process. You only have a limited amount of time in a day that you can work on your business.joickle@gmail.com (Jason Oickle)Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:01:09 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13917-the-5-step-plan-for-creating-a-successful-business-plan.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13917-the-5-step-plan-for-creating-a-successful-business-plan.aspxWhile there are some who are easily able to do this, many business owners find themselves scratching their heads when it comes time to develop a plan.barringersteve2@yahoo.com (Josh Stone)Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:47:56 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16048-launch-redundant-searches-for-cost-reduction-solutions.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16048-launch-redundant-searches-for-cost-reduction-solutions.aspxPick one route to cut costs, and you are in trouble if that route doesn't work. Instead, look into several promising directions to be sure that at least one is likely to work well for you.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:02:53 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16047-be-flexible-with-selecting-and-employing-resources.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16047-be-flexible-with-selecting-and-employing-resources.aspxCustomers' needs and wants change. If you are flexible in serving those needs, you'll do better. Creating a process that flourishes with flexibility is a key ingredient in that success.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:56:57 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16046-set-goals-beyond-what-seems-to-be-the-theoretical-best-practice.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16046-set-goals-beyond-what-seems-to-be-the-theoretical-best-practice.aspxLimits mainly exist in the mind. Set goals that go beyond what you can conceive and you are likely to achieve the cost-reduction goals.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:49:21 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16008-pick-critical-elements-that-can-lead-to-breakthrough-cost-reductions.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16008-pick-critical-elements-that-can-lead-to-breakthrough-cost-reductions.aspxReduce the cost of something unimportant, and you won't make much progress. Focus first on what will make the most difference in setting large cost reduction targets.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:19:48 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16005-set-cost-reduction-goals-to-move-years-ahead-of-competitors-by-seeking-worldwide-expertise.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16005-set-cost-reduction-goals-to-move-years-ahead-of-competitors-by-seeking-worldwide-expertise.aspxWhile your competitor is trying to take 5 percent out of costs, you should be working on a cost breakthrough.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:08:51 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15982-replace-expensive-outsourcing-with-excellent-internal-solutions.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15982-replace-expensive-outsourcing-with-excellent-internal-solutions.aspxOutsourcing can be an expensive alternative that doesn't improve competitive position. Eliminate outsourcing when that's the case.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:29:08 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15945-redo-your-business-model-to-make-functions-in-your-organization-obsolete.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15945-redo-your-business-model-to-make-functions-in-your-organization-obsolete.aspxDo fewer things in your organization, and you can eliminate a lot of costs while expanding profits.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:51:28 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15834-hire-an-expert-outsourcing-evaluator-to-advise-you-on-do-it-yourself-options.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15834-hire-an-expert-outsourcing-evaluator-to-advise-you-on-do-it-yourself-options.aspxGet expert help in evaluating your outsourcing options when your internal knowledge is limited.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:16:01 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15822-eliminate-capital-drains-with-outsourcing.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15822-eliminate-capital-drains-with-outsourcing.aspxUse less capital and you can grow faster. Outsourcers often supply capital in serving you that you would need to add for yourself.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:56:58 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15819-use-scenarios-to-retest-the-need-for-outsourcing-before-signing-a-contract.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15819-use-scenarios-to-retest-the-need-for-outsourcing-before-signing-a-contract.aspxWhen circumstances change, outsourcing may be a bad idea. Scenarios can help you think through how circumstances might void the benefits of a long-term outsourcing contract.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:38:23 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15816-keep-outsourcing-relationships-short-term.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15816-keep-outsourcing-relationships-short-term.aspxLong-term outsourcing can be hazardous to your profits. You may miss a chance to switch to a better outsourcer.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:30:17 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15813-step-up-to-being-the-best-in-the-world-through-outsourcing.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15813-step-up-to-being-the-best-in-the-world-through-outsourcing.aspxSometimes outsourcing is a great way to improve performance to world class levels.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:23:26 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15812-add-unique-capabilities-with-outsourcing.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15812-add-unique-capabilities-with-outsourcing.aspxMost organizations are too small to attract and retain rare specialists. By outsourcing, such organizations can access such valuable skills.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:22:22 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15773-purchase-outsourcing-that-advances-your-most-important-tasks.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15773-purchase-outsourcing-that-advances-your-most-important-tasks.aspxOutsourcing is often seen primarily as a cost-reduction method. But outsourcing is often more valuable as an effectiveness enhancement.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:17:53 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15772-use-outsourcing-to-learn-how-to-do-it-yourself.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15772-use-outsourcing-to-learn-how-to-do-it-yourself.aspxOutsourcing can be a tactical decision to gain strategic advantages, such as when you need to learn how to do something.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:03:58 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15771-avoid-incorrect-methods-of-identifying-outsourcing-choices.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15771-avoid-incorrect-methods-of-identifying-outsourcing-choices.aspxOutsourcing can be very helpful if you pick the right areas to look and locate the best suppliers. Otherwise, you make things worse by spending time on outsourcing.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:57:00 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15749-take-out-insurance-check-your-cost-reducing-solutions-with-outsourcing.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15749-take-out-insurance-check-your-cost-reducing-solutions-with-outsourcing.aspxMany people stop when they think they've found a cheaper way to do things. But their "great" solution may not match what an outsourcer can do better at lower cost.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:29:51 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13666-why-should-you-need-to-analyze-website-traffic.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13666-why-should-you-need-to-analyze-website-traffic.aspxFinally, if you notice that users are finding your website by typing in your company name, break open the champagne. It means you have achieved a significant level of brand recognition, and this is a sure sign of burgeoning success.jaquonej@yahoo.com (Jaquone Jefferson)Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:56:02 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12418-three-keys-to-strategic-edge.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12418-three-keys-to-strategic-edge.aspxEvaluating year end results for successful 2008 planning.makerley@sigmanow.com (Mark Akerley)Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:28:07 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15543-simulate-accidents-to-create-self-education-in-avoiding-accidents.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15543-simulate-accidents-to-create-self-education-in-avoiding-accidents.aspxHelp customers eliminate accidents and you'll reduce costs that retard acceptance of your offerings. Simulating accidents is a good way to help customers educate themselves in this regard.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:56:52 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15539-support-cost-reductions-through-simplification-with-processes.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15539-support-cost-reductions-through-simplification-with-processes.aspxOrganized support for simplification through establishing processes is more effective than simply ordering simplification.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:39:55 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15538-to-eliminate-harmful-costs-help-the-unskilled-avoid-accidents.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15538-to-eliminate-harmful-costs-help-the-unskilled-avoid-accidents.aspxCosts don't end when you sell an offering. Those who use the offering incur costs that need to be avoided also. Accidents are often the most harmful and expensive of such costs.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:32:55 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15522-achieve-the-lowest-costs--simplify-simplification.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15522-achieve-the-lowest-costs--simplify-simplification.aspxWhat's better than simplification? Simplification that takes less time and effort is the answer to that question.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:41:52 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15506-for-a-more-profitable-business-model-add-complementary-partners-for-achieving-a-perfect-result.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15506-for-a-more-profitable-business-model-add-complementary-partners-for-achieving-a-perfect-result.aspxTry to do everything that customers, users, and beneficiaries need and you'll have costs that are too high and you'll also make more mistakes than are necessary. Instead, seek partners who can improve performance and reduce costs.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:46:29 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15503-simplify-each-business-model-step-for-customers-users-and-beneficiaries.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15503-simplify-each-business-model-step-for-customers-users-and-beneficiaries.aspxEven a simple, effective business model can be made even simpler by taking each step that customers, users, and beneficiaries go through and making each step even simpler.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:34:45 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15502-extract-the-annoyance-and-add-enjoyment-to-delight-customers-and-gain-more-profit.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15502-extract-the-annoyance-and-add-enjoyment-to-delight-customers-and-gain-more-profit.aspxAs important as simplification is, sometimes steps cannot be avoided. But required steps can be made more palatable as part of an improved, more profitable business model.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:30:22 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15501-for-a-more-profitable-business-model-focus-on-those-you-can-serve-well-while-using-few-resources.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15501-for-a-more-profitable-business-model-focus-on-those-you-can-serve-well-while-using-few-resources.aspxRather than try to serve everyone, it works better and is more profitable to emphasize those who you can serve the most effectively with the least resources.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:26:17 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15498-customize-to-simplify-reduce-costs-and-be-more-effective-turn-ruby-slippers-into-traveling-shoes.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15498-customize-to-simplify-reduce-costs-and-be-more-effective-turn-ruby-slippers-into-traveling-shoes.aspxMost people think of custom offerings as being more expensive to make and deliver. Today, the opposite is usually true. As a result, you can be more satisfying to customers while also reducing costs.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:10:11 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15496-create-more-profitable-business-models-by-determining-the-needs-of-beneficiaries-customers.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15496-create-more-profitable-business-models-by-determining-the-needs-of-beneficiaries-customers.aspxMost business models deliver the wrong benefits. Correct that misperception, and you will can have a strong foundation for a more profitable business model.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 09 Feb 2008 23:37:29 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15464-to-make-great-cost-reductions-start-with-a-global-perspective.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15464-to-make-great-cost-reductions-start-with-a-global-perspective.aspxBy only looking at your home country, you'll miss most of the good opportunities to eliminate unnecessary costs.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:19:07 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12408-here-s-how-you-can-easily-determine-the-success-of-your-business.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12408-here-s-how-you-can-easily-determine-the-success-of-your-business.aspxThis article shows you how to become organized and have a vision. It will provide you with the free tools to, manage, track and analyze everything you can about your business so that you can understand your visitors and know what you clearly need to do to make your business successful.support@4weeksmarketing.net (Edward hadome)Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:01:18 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12527-how-to-create-a-strategy-a-case-study.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12527-how-to-create-a-strategy-a-case-study.aspxStrategy is one of the steps in the planning process and cycle. The sequence in the business planning process is Vision, Mission, Goals, Strategy. The Strategy step is the thinking through of how you will achieve those Goals.tiffeny@murphyassistants.com (Mirian Banker)Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:53:38 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15414-go-from-thought-experiments-to-testing-strategies-for-exponential-growth.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15414-go-from-thought-experiments-to-testing-strategies-for-exponential-growth.aspxMost strategies cannot be implemented. By starting with thought experiments, you can improve the odds but tests are still needed to confirm the validity of a strategy.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:08:42 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15331-blow-away-movable-barriers-to-rapid-profit-growth.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15331-blow-away-movable-barriers-to-rapid-profit-growth.aspxThe best ways to grow profits are often barred. The wise leader realizes that such barriers need to be removed. This article describes why this is an important perspective.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 03 Feb 2008 18:04:05 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15306-make-costs-breakthroughs-by-visiting-other-countries-to-see-how-people-there-do-what-you-do.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15306-make-costs-breakthroughs-by-visiting-other-countries-to-see-how-people-there-do-what-you-do.aspxComplacency over costly ways of operating can often be successfully challenged by seeing the solutions that others have employed throughout the world.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:55:08 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15148-embed-your-essential-profit-expanding-messages-into-your-offerings.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15148-embed-your-essential-profit-expanding-messages-into-your-offerings.aspxChoose a new profit-expanding direction, and most people either won't get the word or will be confused. Trying in your messages about profit expansion into your offerings, and you'll do a lot better in profit growth.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:03:41 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15097-speed-up-your-profit-expansion-by-stealthily-testing-every-promising-idea-simultaneously.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15097-speed-up-your-profit-expansion-by-stealthily-testing-every-promising-idea-simultaneously.aspxOrganizations often presume to know what profit expanding tests will work best. This article points out that you are better off assuming that you don't know and how to act on that observation.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:13:36 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15096-test-your-exponential-profit-growth-strategies-out-of-sight.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15096-test-your-exponential-profit-growth-strategies-out-of-sight.aspxCompetitors may steal your growth strategies if they monitor your tests. This article looks at how to avoid that problem.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:09:44 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15085-prepare-a-high-speed-road-to-profitable-growth.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15085-prepare-a-high-speed-road-to-profitable-growth.aspxKnowing what obstacles to avoid in growing is just half the battle. You still have to find the best ways to avoid those obstacles by using new methods.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 27 Jan 2008 02:31:39 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15077-imagine-the-best-and-the-worst-conditions-to-create-the-best-breakthrough.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15077-imagine-the-best-and-the-worst-conditions-to-create-the-best-breakthrough.aspxOrganizations can produce better strategies and plans when they think about what directions will work best . . . regardless of what comes next.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 26 Jan 2008 04:38:11 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15072-are-you-best-suited-by-one-strategy-or-two-for-eliminating-obstacles-to-exponential-growth.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15072-are-you-best-suited-by-one-strategy-or-two-for-eliminating-obstacles-to-exponential-growth.aspxEfficiency favors one strategy for expanding growth, but sometimes you get better results by following two complementary strategies. This article looks at how to decide which approach is better.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 26 Jan 2008 04:22:21 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15053-overcome-ignorance-to-find-great-ways-to-eliminate-obstacles-to-profit-growth.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15053-overcome-ignorance-to-find-great-ways-to-eliminate-obstacles-to-profit-growth.aspxCompanies are like spring-loaded catapults poised to push profit growth rapidly forward. But someone has to unleash the spring, obstacles to profit growth, before that profit expansion can be enjoyed.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:48:20 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15004-use-guerrilla-tactics-to-locate-the-best-high-speed-paths-to-growth.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15004-use-guerrilla-tactics-to-locate-the-best-high-speed-paths-to-growth.aspxUnconventional sources for finding growth paths are usually cheaper, faster, and more accurate than the tried and true methods in an industry. This article suggests a process for finding such unconventional sources that organizations of any size can benefit from using.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:27:33 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15003-find-high-speed-roads-to-growth-at-low-cost.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15003-find-high-speed-roads-to-growth-at-low-cost.aspxA rich organization can afford millions to find rapid growth paths. A small organization may only be able to spend a few hundred dollars for the same purpose. This article shows how both large and small businesses would benefit from taking the low-cost path.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:27:25 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15000-follow-the-rainbow-path-to-the-pot-of-gold-delivered-by-rapid-growth.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15000-follow-the-rainbow-path-to-the-pot-of-gold-delivered-by-rapid-growth.aspxSmall businesses cannot use the same methods that giants do to increase growth. This article looks at what can be done by small businesses to locate better growth paths.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:11:45 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11853-communication-as-a-way-to-implement-strategies.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11853-communication-as-a-way-to-implement-strategies.aspxImplementing Strategies developed by leaders has been a challenge for many organizations to achieve the desired results. In this article, the author shares his experience with a CEO on communication as a way in implementing strategies.lmfoong@tqmcasestudies.com (Dr. LM Foong)Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:32:13 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11688-putting-security-at-risk.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11688-putting-security-at-risk.aspxTo survive in a competitive global environment, an organization must provide targeted customers more value than its competitors, as customer value is the difference between all the benefits derived from a total product/service and all the costs of acquiring those benefits.jonathon@awesomeemails.net (Jonathon Hardcastle)Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:57:32 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14855-identify-and-eliminate-customer-complacency-that-costs-you-profitabale-growth.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14855-identify-and-eliminate-customer-complacency-that-costs-you-profitabale-growth.aspxCustomers are so easily satisfied that they will be satisfied with results that cost them money and threaten their lives. This article explains the need to address that customer complacency and overcome it to produce profitable growth.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:43:53 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14853-barriers-to-reaching-ignorant-potential-customers.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14853-barriers-to-reaching-ignorant-potential-customers.aspxMany business leaders just assume they can reach all of their potential customers effectively by taking out some advertising. But it's much harder than that to get the attention of potential customers. This article looks at the barriers to attention and suggests some questions that can lead to soldmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:42:29 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14852-correct-misperceptions-that-drive-away-potential-customers-and-beneficiaries.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14852-correct-misperceptions-that-drive-away-potential-customers-and-beneficiaries.aspxMost people misunderstand what you do and what the benefits are. This article explains how those misperceptions occur and how to overcome them.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:40:32 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14789-find-out-why-most-people-don-t-buy-or-use-your-offerings.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14789-find-out-why-most-people-don-t-buy-or-use-your-offerings.aspxMany leaders are blissfully unaware that most potential customers and beneficiaries of their offerings wouldn't employ those offerings even if paid to do so. How can they hope to grow their organizations without dealing with those issues? This article argues finding out why you are being rejected dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:32:56 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14782-provide-your-offerings-in-the-right-places.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14782-provide-your-offerings-in-the-right-places.aspxOne location is never enough. The article explores the potential to provide vastly more offerings by being located in more appropriate and convenient places.dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald Mitchell)Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:32:43 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9908-what-marathons-can-teach-you-about-your-business.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9908-what-marathons-can-teach-you-about-your-business.aspxI finished walking my first marathon in San Diego a week ago. It was the hardest thing I've ever done. But, it was also an amazing accomplishment.michele@writingusa.com (Michele Pariza Wacek)Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:07:56 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9801-business-competition-best-practices-win-loss-research.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9801-business-competition-best-practices-win-loss-research.aspxWin Loss Research for sales process improvement is a business competition best practice that is an easy, relatively inexpensive and powerful technique to improve your sales results.celeste.csb@gmail.com (Celeste Bishop)Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:15:17 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12373-how-to-begin-a-company-chart-program.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12373-how-to-begin-a-company-chart-program.aspxCharts are living proof that "a picture is worth a thousand words." Charts provide management with an easily understood review of a company's past, present and projected future. When charts are used effectively, profits can be improved.articles@trading-systems-review.com (Jimmy Cox)Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:36:55 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12288-how-to-choose-a-restaurant-location.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12288-how-to-choose-a-restaurant-location.aspxWouldn't it be wonderful if the selection of a site for a restaurant could be determined with a geiger counter or a dip stick? We could walk along proposed sites and nonchalantly wait for the buzzing of the counter or the sharp down pull of the dip stick to tell us that this is it!articles@trading-systems-review.com (Jimmy Cox)Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:36:38 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11048-planning-your-home-business.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11048-planning-your-home-business.aspxWhen it comes to home businesses, one of the most important things to remember is that they look great on the outside. Of course it looks like a good idea to work from home.edgar_biggs@yahoo.com (Obinna Heche)Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:32:33 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13850-managing-customer-complaints.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13850-managing-customer-complaints.aspxPart of owning a home business is providing customer service to your clients. There is a great deal of information that can be helpful when providing customer service.zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:23:55 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9813-how-to-successfully-start-a-business-so-you-don-t-become-a-statistic.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9813-how-to-successfully-start-a-business-so-you-don-t-become-a-statistic.aspxAccording to US Small Business Administration, more than 50% of small businesses fail in first year of business while 95% fail within the first 5 years.drproactive.mail@gmail.com (Randy Gilbert)Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:15:49 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13480-how-to-evaluate-website-performance.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13480-how-to-evaluate-website-performance.aspxThe importance of measuring how well your site converts for results cannot be understated. Learn how to evaluate website performance and improve it.tankiatwee@yahoo.com.sg (Nelson Tan)Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:50:33 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13490-wipe-out-your-competitors-with-3-be-tips.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13490-wipe-out-your-competitors-with-3-be-tips.aspxIf you seriously want to be outstanding and beat the competition, here are 3 secrets to initiating a paradigm shift in yourself.tankiatwee@yahoo.com.sg (Nelson Tan)Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:50:33 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13503-how-to-master-the-goals-of-psychology.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13503-how-to-master-the-goals-of-psychology.aspxThe goals of psychology bring into effect the "cybernetic goal seeking mechanism" of the brain.publisher@theempoweredsoul.com (Saleem Rana)Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:44:08 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13408-secret-behind-goals-and-goal-setting.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13408-secret-behind-goals-and-goal-setting.aspxWhen you set your goals and use an efficient goal setting process, you're likely to achieve your desires. The alternative is to just drift through life, hoping for the best, and settling for what shows up, which is unlikely to be what you really want.publisher@theempoweredsoul.com (Saleem Rana)Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:51:51 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13411-secret-behind-goals-and-goal-setting.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13411-secret-behind-goals-and-goal-setting.aspxWhen you set your goals and use an efficient goal setting process, you're likely to achieve your desires. The alternative is to just drift through life, hoping for the best, and settling for what shows up, which is unlikely to be what you really want.publisher@theempoweredsoul.com (Saleem Rana)Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:51:39 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11364-trying-to-save-what-you-have-is-a-sure-road-to-loosing-it--part-1.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11364-trying-to-save-what-you-have-is-a-sure-road-to-loosing-it--part-1.aspxPeople are never as happy as when they know that they create problems and barriers to overcome for themselves by daring to dream and think big.articles@doctorrelation.com (Helmut Flasch)Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:28:02 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12807-outsourcing-plans-for-the-long-term.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12807-outsourcing-plans-for-the-long-term.aspxIf you are just starting out with your Internet Marketing Business, you are probably wondering how you will design and create a marketing plan, a product or service, a website, an online shopping cart with related inventory listed, and market your site to attract visitors too.dwaynegarrett@gmail.com (Dwayne Garrett)Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:02:54 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11076-creating-a-strategic-business-plan.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11076-creating-a-strategic-business-plan.aspxA strategic business plan is a document that all businesses should have before or after they begin operating. Business plans outline all expenses, marketing campaigns, customer service provisions, expected income...edgar_biggs@yahoo.com (Obinna Heche)Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:28:49 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12076-tips-on-making-an-effective-sales-presentation.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12076-tips-on-making-an-effective-sales-presentation.aspxAn effective sales presentation can really help you for your marketing of both products and services. Even though you might be nervous about your sales presentation, believe in yourself.zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:20:56 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12083-tips-on-writing-a-good-sales-copy.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12083-tips-on-writing-a-good-sales-copy.aspxThere are some handy tips that you can follow to write a good sales copy for not only generating higher volumes of sales, but also to make the entire process easier.zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:20:56 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12198-what-to-include-in-a-good-sales-presentation.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12198-what-to-include-in-a-good-sales-presentation.aspxA good sales presentation is important to all of us that are marketing products. Hopefully, we have a product that is marketable and will virtually sell itself before we ever have to make a sales presentation.zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:20:56 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10018-how-outsourcing-software-jobs-can-save-you-money.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10018-how-outsourcing-software-jobs-can-save-you-money.aspxOutsourcing your work or "chores" can save you time and more importantly, money. Think of millionaires and billionaires. They rake in money while letting other people do the work. This is basically how outsourcing works. Discover how you can do this.johanmok@msn.com (Jo Han Mok)Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:35:39 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9279-are-strategic-alliances-black-holes-or-lightening-rods-for-business-innovation.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9279-are-strategic-alliances-black-holes-or-lightening-rods-for-business-innovation.aspxEffective strategic alliance and partnering group enables your organization to create and deliver new offerings, and achieve new market penetration. Rather than enabling a narrow professional team you are equipping your entire organization to work with partners and generate growth across the board.articles@exponentialedge.com (Adrian Carol Ott)Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:08:41 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12098-basic-online-business-techniques-.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12098-basic-online-business-techniques-.aspxWhen someone starts an online business, and many do, they tend to think that they know what they are doing. In other words, they don't have a clue. Everyone keeps telling them that they need a nice looking website, throw some affiliate programs on it, advertise at free classifieds pages, and watch tpatwatt@yahoo.ca (Pat Watt)Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:58:20 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11799-organizing-your-home-business.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11799-organizing-your-home-business.aspxOperating a home business allows a great deal of freedom and can provide financial security for owners. It is important to know how to organize your home business so that you can be successful and maximize your time. Building a strong customer base and keeping it organized is imperative to a successzcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)Tue, 13 Nov 2007 01:10:42 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11801-advantages-of-having-a-home-business.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11801-advantages-of-having-a-home-business.aspxThere are many advantages to owning a wellness product based home business. One of the biggest advantages for any home business is freedom. You are literally the boss and the employee all rolled into one package.zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:13:51 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10549-the-importance-of-innovation.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10549-the-importance-of-innovation.aspxMany discussions take place as to which is more important. Is it sales or is it production. An organization has to sell in the marketplace in order to earn a profit. The organization has to produce goods and services to even enter the marketplace. Which is more important? robertcarper06@comcast.net (Bob Carper)Sat, 10 Nov 2007 07:15:28 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11606-common-sense-success.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11606-common-sense-success.aspxYour personal philosophy determines how high you will reach and how far you will go. Your success is a result of your philosophy. If success is your goal, it's just common sense to practice success principles.adsthatmakemoney@yahoo.com (Tommy Yan)Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:39:32 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11448-3-steps-to-creating-a-marketing-plan-for-your-business.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11448-3-steps-to-creating-a-marketing-plan-for-your-business.aspxA marketing plan includes numbers, facts and objectives, but it is not primarily numerical; it is strategic. It is your plan of action - what you will sell, to whom you will sell it and how often, at what price, and how you will get the product to the buyer. Here's a closer look at putting together support@24hourwealth.com (Jeff Casmer)Tue, 06 Nov 2007 06:41:19 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11432-attributes-of-a-successful-selling-strategy.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11432-attributes-of-a-successful-selling-strategy.aspxIf you want to be a successful Internet salesperson, there are many attributes to this process. You want to influence the buyer that your product is what they need.sjparticles@yahoo.com (Terry Detty)Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:51:07 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8376-the-importance-of-professional-intermediaries.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8376-the-importance-of-professional-intermediaries.aspxWhy and which situation made man to request professional intermediaries in solving their informational problems?artweb@digitalmarketinginfo.com (Wolfgang Jaegel)Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:34:35 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10777-can-ad-campaigning-be-a-business.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10777-can-ad-campaigning-be-a-business.aspxWhat you may not realize is that you can create quite a bit of passive income from ad campaigns for your wellness home business. Here are some tips to help you with this area of potential income from your wellness home business.zcthompson@earthlink.net (Zach Thompson)Tue, 23 Oct 2007 23:55:50 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10678-how-to-negotiate-effectively.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10678-how-to-negotiate-effectively.aspxYou may be thinking, "Gary, I am a mom, housewife, or stay-at-home dad, so why do I need to know how to negotiate effectively?" I'm glad you asked. garyecain@yahoo.com.br (Gary Cain)Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:55:04 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8146-using-expert-based-research-to-enable-innovation.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8146-using-expert-based-research-to-enable-innovation.aspxResearch shows that it takes nearly 300 ideas to achieve a single successful product. The challenge to innovate is great, yet most companies struggle through a disjointed process, often stuck in their traditional way of looking at their business.breuter@guideline.com (Brian Reuter)Tue, 09 Oct 2007 07:09:06 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9379-dreams-do-come-true-you-can-build-a-company-that-can-be-different.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9379-dreams-do-come-true-you-can-build-a-company-that-can-be-different.aspxWhat does it take for your dreams to come true? It takes holding on to the vision, and believing in the dream, and a lot of hard work. It takes others, like our family members to see what we see, and if they don't, believe in us anyway. Your dreams of a different business can be a reality.pdonihue@gmail.com (Paul Donihue)Thu, 04 Oct 2007 01:41:20 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9148-3-easy-ways-to-build-your-platform.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9148-3-easy-ways-to-build-your-platform.aspxDid you know the most important asset you have in your business is your platform? It's true. You may be asking what your "platform" is? Well, it's like your personal portfolio for your business.publish@loveyourlife.com (Christine Kloser)Mon, 01 Oct 2007 02:04:26 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9238-business-strategy-versus-tactics.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9238-business-strategy-versus-tactics.aspxWhen it comes to running your own business, everyone seems to have a plan to make you successful. You can read and study and even mimic the greats but that doesn't necessarily mean you will succeed.team@whatisyourplan.com (Claudia Brown)Wed, 26 Sep 2007 02:25:04 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9204-what-marathons-can-teach-you-about-your-business-part-1.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9204-what-marathons-can-teach-you-about-your-business-part-1.aspxI finished walking my first marathon in San Diego a week ago. It was the hardest thing I've ever done. But, it was also an amazing accomplishment. michele@michelepw.com (Michele Pariza Wacek)Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:00:51 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9244-what-marathons-can-teach-you-about-your-business-part-2.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9244-what-marathons-can-teach-you-about-your-business-part-2.aspxI finished walking my first marathon in San Diego a couple of weeks ago. It was the hardest thing I've ever done. But, it was also an amazing accomplishment.michele@michelepw.com (Michele Pariza Wacek)Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:58:58 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7800-problem-solving-techniques-for-the-business-professional-.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7800-problem-solving-techniques-for-the-business-professional-.aspxThe most important part of any executive's job is identifying and solving problems objectively and quickly. Your success in business depends on it!mercedes.articlemarketer@gmail.com (Mercedes Oestermann van Essen)Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:40:59 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8933-cultivating-the-faith-and-desire-to-succeed.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8933-cultivating-the-faith-and-desire-to-succeed.aspxA burning desire to reach your goals is a factor that sets you apart from one who wishes or is a dreamer. With that desire and the faith that your goal can indeed be accomplished, no road block along the way will be able to stop you!barbie@eznewyou.com (Barbie Zabel)Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:18:04 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7492-where-to-go-for-help-and-advice-to-start-a-business.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7492-where-to-go-for-help-and-advice-to-start-a-business.aspxWhen you want to start a home business, it can be easy to feel alone, confused, and scared. The chances are that you don't know anyone else who's ever started a business, and you don't even know who to ask if you get stuck. Here are a few things you ought to be looking at.targetniches@yahoo.com (Gregg Hall)Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:27:43 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8808-successful-strategies-for-marketing.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8808-successful-strategies-for-marketing.aspxAnyone with a business knows just how important a good marketing strategy is in order to making it a success. Like any business, online or off, marketing in multiple venues is extremely important.md07@goldenhandshakellc.com (Mike Dillard)Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:09:25 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8193-what-is-in-your-toolbox-for-success-online.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8193-what-is-in-your-toolbox-for-success-online.aspxYour marketing success is all about creating a strategy, building a plan, and executing it consistently. Bottom line, success doesn't come from acquiring, achieving, or advancing through spending massive amounts of money.seaburton@msn.com (Sean Burton)Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:21:55 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7607-planning-your-home-business.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7607-planning-your-home-business.aspxWhen it comes to home businesses, one of the most important things to remember is that they look great on the outside. Of course it looks like a good idea to work from home.edgar_biggs@yahoo.com (Obinna Heche)Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:39:14 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8180-success-online-is-possible.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8180-success-online-is-possible.aspxOnline learning and success requires the ability to work independently. Everyone wants success but who will work for it?seaburton@msn.com (Sean Burton)Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:56:24 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7668-china-is-rising--outlook-on-chinese-economy.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7668-china-is-rising--outlook-on-chinese-economy.aspxIt's been happening rapidly and it's been happening (with the odd hiccup) consistently. For 10 years the PRC has been growing at a break neck pace at something like 10 per cent per annum.artweb@digitalmarketinginfo.com (Wolfgang Jaegel)Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:39:16 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7282-psychographic-profile-for-asian-americans.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7282-psychographic-profile-for-asian-americans.aspxA psychographic profile of Asian Americans provides business owners with information about an important market. This article covers psycographics related to spending, values, gender, and young Asian Americans.lindapmorton@cox.net (Linda Morton)Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:00:44 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7050-increase-sales-without-spending-a-dime.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7050-increase-sales-without-spending-a-dime.aspxAs a long time business owner, businesses ranging from restaurants to mail order, I have come across hundreds of other owners who all seem to have the same complaint. We can't use any heavy marketing methods to increase business because it is simply too expensive. How do you do it?...admin@mynaukri.net (Bradley C Smith)Sun, 29 Jul 2007 22:59:34 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7147-basics-of-using-a-mastermind-group-for-your-success.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7147-basics-of-using-a-mastermind-group-for-your-success.aspxThis article will give you an introduction to the benefits of participating in a mastermind group, as well as ideas you can use to get started successfully in a group that is well suited for your business and personal life.mastermindforyou@gmail.com (John Carpenter Dealey)Sun, 22 Jul 2007 04:42:22 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6842-swot-analysis-an-application-issue.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6842-swot-analysis-an-application-issue.aspxSWOT Analysis is an essential tool in Strategic Planning. It may have application issue due to different understanding of the four factors in the SWOT. This article is written in response to the comment I received pertaining to my previous published article.lmfoong@tqmcasestudies.com (Dr. LM Foong)Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:45:41 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6596-creating-a-strategic-business-plan.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6596-creating-a-strategic-business-plan.aspxA strategic business plan is a document that all businesses should have before or after they begin operating. Business plans outline all expenses, marketing campaigns, customer service provisions, expected income,edgar_biggs@yahoo.com (Obinna Heche)Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:03:28 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6070-business-competition-best-practices-win-loss-research.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6070-business-competition-best-practices-win-loss-research.aspxWin Loss Research for sales process improvement is a business competition best practice that is an easy, relatively inexpensive and powerful technique to improve your sales results.celeste.csb@gmail.com (Celeste Bishop)Mon, 02 Jul 2007 03:14:49 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6051-writing-up-a-yearly-business-plan.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6051-writing-up-a-yearly-business-plan.aspxYou'll need to write up a business plan every year to remain successfulsupport@armourmoney.com (scott young)Mon, 02 Jul 2007 02:22:09 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5852-five-things-you-need-to-know-before-buying-a-business-lead.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5852-five-things-you-need-to-know-before-buying-a-business-lead.aspxSo what should you look for when you buy or generate your own business leads? I have the following shortlist...articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (Article Marketer)Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:53:26 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5634-getting-ideas-is-the-easy-part-here-s-what-you-need-for-innovation.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5634-getting-ideas-is-the-easy-part-here-s-what-you-need-for-innovation.aspxGetting a good idea is only the first step in innovation and lots of companies even mess that up. If you want your company to be an innovation leader, here are some things you should do. wally@threestarleadership.com (Wally Bock)Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:30:31 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5283-nevada-incorporation--advantages-of-forming-a-corporation-in-nevada.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5283-nevada-incorporation--advantages-of-forming-a-corporation-in-nevada.aspxDetails on the advantages of incorporating in Nevada.ncp_web2@yahoo.com (John Hinkle)Tue, 19 Jun 2007 01:15:52 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4935-swot-analysis-in-strategic-planning.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4935-swot-analysis-in-strategic-planning.aspxStrategic Planning Process is a complex process that entails many data analysis in the external as well as internal environmental factors. This TQM article address how SWOT analysis can be part of the overall Strategic Planning Process.lmfoong@tqmcasestudies.com (Dr. LM Foong)Tue, 05 Jun 2007 23:22:11 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4823-how-business-coaching-can-help-you-make-the-right-buying-decisions.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4823-how-business-coaching-can-help-you-make-the-right-buying-decisions.aspxEver wondered about when an individual makes a buying decision? If companies were to poll their feedback, they would get varied reasons in response.salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)Mon, 28 May 2007 19:16:42 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4812-home-business-regulations.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4812-home-business-regulations.aspxWhen you start your home business, you need to make sure that you know the regulations of your neighborhood.edgar_biggs@yahoo.com (Obinna Heche)Mon, 28 May 2007 18:48:35 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4446-create-products-that-sell.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4446-create-products-that-sell.aspxWhether the advice is to be taken or not, businessmen agree that no business has survived successfully without passion. Passion is an emotional issue.nkthen@yahoo.com (Joseph Then)Thu, 24 May 2007 23:55:09 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4601-ways-of-breaking-into-publishing.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4601-ways-of-breaking-into-publishing.aspxThis article talks about ways you might go about getting into publishing for a magazine.ve_kd_marketing@hotmail.com (Victor Epand)Wed, 23 May 2007 01:39:12 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4358-the-power-of-planning.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4358-the-power-of-planning.aspxIn this article learn a simple planning process to gain clarity and focus for your business.realitymaestro@heartharmony.com.au (Ingrid Cliff)Sun, 20 May 2007 23:26:45 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4161-making-the-psychology-of-sunk-costs-work-for-you.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4161-making-the-psychology-of-sunk-costs-work-for-you.aspxLearn how smart negotiators use the psychology behind "sunk cost errors" to secure the best deals.speaksexy@aol.com (Rose Rivera)Fri, 18 May 2007 02:37:07 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4141-so-what-makes-you-so-different.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4141-so-what-makes-you-so-different.aspxMost Business Owners go into a market place saying exactly the same things as their competitors, this article gives you and understanding of how to differentiate your business from the competition.support.upg@gmail.com (Scott Patterson)Fri, 18 May 2007 02:29:15 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3934-creating-a-power-plan.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3934-creating-a-power-plan.aspxHaving a person in the company at the right level for approving projects and purchases will make a difference between making the sale and knocking on the next door. You need to form a close relationship with that person and make sure they are completely satisfied with your work.BetteD@BlueprintBooks.com (Bette Daoust, Ph.D.)Thu, 17 May 2007 21:38:59 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3705-top-10-strategic-thinking-skills.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3705-top-10-strategic-thinking-skills.aspxIn a cut-throat today world of this year's bonus and dividend, big business has a tendency to look short-term and manage that efficiently and well. A sustainable future needs more, whatever size your business is.articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (Article Marketer)Tue, 01 May 2007 22:17:14 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3450-the-adventure-of-business-planning.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3450-the-adventure-of-business-planning.aspxCreating a business plan is not a favorite for many entrepreneurs. This article transfers the process of planning for an adventure to creating an exciting business plan.suzanne@suzanneholman.com (Suzanne Holman)Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:57:27 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3447-who-are-you-anyway.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3447-who-are-you-anyway.aspxIn order to write a vision for your business, the first step is identifying who you really are and what is important to you.suzanne@suzanneholman.com (Suzanne Holman)Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:42:59 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3446-your-mission-if-you-choose-to-accept-it.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3446-your-mission-if-you-choose-to-accept-it.aspxMission statements are simply explaining why your business exists and why customers will buy your product or service. In your mission statement you are communicating what the focus of your company is and what you are providing to customers.suzanne@suzanneholman.com (Suzanne Holman)Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:31:20 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3445-better-business-direction-with-strong-strategies.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3445-better-business-direction-with-strong-strategies.aspxAlong with setting the direction of the creation and maintenance of your business, strategic planning establishes a guide for evaluating the important business decisions that must be made.suzanne@suzanneholman.com (Suzanne Holman)Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:21:19 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3098-don-t-let-the-process-derail-your-business-sale.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3098-don-t-let-the-process-derail-your-business-sale.aspxMost business owners sell only one business in their lifetime. It is complex, emotional and pressure packed. Given this backdrop, the odds of a great outcome are, well, not that great.articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (Article Marketer)Thu, 12 Apr 2007 22:53:43 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2700-got-goal-clarity.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2700-got-goal-clarity.aspxArticulating clear, specific goals allows everyone involved in the accomplishment of the goals to understand where they are headed, who is responsible, and why they are headed in that direction.larry@larrygaller.com (Larry Galler)Sun, 18 Mar 2007 23:34:52 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2343-we-don-t-need-a-sales-strategy-do-we.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2343-we-don-t-need-a-sales-strategy-do-we.aspxOk so you've got a business plan (let's face it - it's only occasionally updated). But do you have an strategy for executing the plan and bringing in the money?paul@b46.org (Paul Chiswick)Thu, 22 Feb 2007 23:22:09 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2320-business-process-consulting--four-keys-to-thinking-strategically.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2320-business-process-consulting--four-keys-to-thinking-strategically.aspxThinking strategically is critical to our success. First, we must develop this mindset in ourselves, as an integral part of our own leadership skill development. Then, we must help the people we work with understand what this means for them and their roles in our business on a day to day basis.lloydcalmenson@bigpond.com (Peter McLean)Wed, 21 Feb 2007 22:39:42 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1674-strategic-business-planning--don-t-plan-to-fail-by-failing-to-plan.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1674-strategic-business-planning--don-t-plan-to-fail-by-failing-to-plan.aspxDeveloping a Strategic business plan is a crucial element in determining your ongoing business success. You can maximize business growth and minimize risk through effective strategic and contingency business planning.brian@brianjamesgroup.com (Brian James)Tue, 02 Jan 2007 22:23:59 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1673-business-strategy-execution-4-reasons-why-your-company-s-strategy-isn-t-working.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1673-business-strategy-execution-4-reasons-why-your-company-s-strategy-isn-t-working.aspxStudies show that nine out of ten business strategies are poorly implemented. Strategy Activation helps bridge that traditional gap between executive-level strategic vision and organization-wide execution in the marketplace.imperativesllc@yahoo.com (Scott Glatstein)Tue, 02 Jan 2007 21:33:33 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1167-four-ways-to-energize-your-business-growth.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1167-four-ways-to-energize-your-business-growth.aspxHow often have you felt exhausted when planning your company's growth? The five biggest energy drainers you'll face, and key practices you can implement immediately to avert costly strategy mistakes:lisa@energizegrowth.com (Lisa Nirell)Wed, 20 Dec 2006 17:42:35 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1533-does-your-culture-support-or-sabotage-your-strategy.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1533-does-your-culture-support-or-sabotage-your-strategy.aspxA close fit between the culture and the strategy will increase your chances of success. Where the culture encourages the right behaviours and actions to support the strategy, the people will have clear guidelines and kpi's about what is good performagy@solutions4training.com (Graham Yemm)Thu, 07 Dec 2006 19:29:43 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1512-do-you-have-a-strategic-planning-process-that-works.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1512-do-you-have-a-strategic-planning-process-that-works.aspxAn effective, realistic and accountable strategic, business and sales plan can mean the difference between success and failure in an organization - whether it operates profitably or at a loss.tim@timconnor.com (Tim Connor)Tue, 05 Dec 2006 19:47:31 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1489-cargo-cults-and-management-practice.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1489-cargo-cults-and-management-practice.aspxMany companies adopt the management practices of successful companies without understanding why the practice succeeds where it is and whether it will succeed in their own companies. That's magical thinking just like the cargo cults used in the periowally@threestarleadership.com (Wally Bock)Thu, 30 Nov 2006 21:53:03 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1408-sales-prospecting-and-a-targeted-selection-process.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1408-sales-prospecting-and-a-targeted-selection-process.aspxWhat's a Targeted Selection Process?jeff@convertmoresales.com (Jeff Hardesty)Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:56:49 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1393-why-consider-sales-prospecting-as-a-sales-management-training-course.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1393-why-consider-sales-prospecting-as-a-sales-management-training-course.aspxSo why should a sales organization consider establishing a prospecting certification course for their Sales Managers?jeff@convertmoresales.com (Jeff Hardesty)Tue, 21 Nov 2006 02:30:29 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-851-vision-statements-that-confuse-and-bemuse.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-851-vision-statements-that-confuse-and-bemuse.aspxSince the 1970's vision statements have adorned the walls of most organisations, being used to communicate the direction in which an organisation is heading. Most are poor vehicles for that communication .....kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)Sun, 08 Oct 2006 18:15:34 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-739-radical-thinking.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-739-radical-thinking.aspxComfort zones are insidious. They keep us doing the same old things, the way we've always done them. Time to break free and set some challenging goals.megan@completepotential.com (Megan Tough)Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:50:36 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-642-staying-true-to-your-brand-.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-642-staying-true-to-your-brand-.aspxLuciano Pavarotti is known for his dynamic operatic tenor voice. If he decided to make waves into Country Western music, he'd gain some new Country Western fans, but he'd lose a greater deal of opera fans. And eventually, music fans wouldn't know whaadsthatmakemoney@yahoo.com (Tommy Yan)Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:42:53 GMThttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-385-strategic-management.aspxhttp://strategic-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-385-strategic-management.aspxStrategic management is the process of specifying an organization's objectives, developing policies and plans to achieve these objectives, and allocating resources so as to implement the plans.awengbasco@gmail.com (Aweng Moral-Basco)Tue, 29 Aug 2006 02:13:31 GMT