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Breaking even and capacity utilization – considerations to improve your bottom line
Last month, in an article Breaking even – a big deal! I explained why it is important for a business to be aware of the volume at which it breaks…
Back from vacation? Get reinvigorated with a few new marketing ideas that will keep the tough times at bay
Colleague Kevin Nunley is a mine of useful information. Here he suggests a number of creative ways that you can market your business in tough times (such as those that…
Leadership and Individual Capability
There have been thousands of books and articles about leadership and capability to perform work. Yet despite the vast accumulation of literature on this topic few have identified the building…
GM vs. Toyota. So why the difference?
Did you read these two news stories? Story 1: Sun., June 3, 2008 By Chris Isidore, CNNMoney.com senior writer Automaker plans to shut 4 pickup and SUV plants, build more…
Breaking even – A big deal!
Have you ever wondered why no name products and house brands are often able to be sold at prices so far below the comparable national brands? Of course there are…
Preparing a Budget
When you prepare a budget or forecast, ensure that the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow forecast interact, so that last minute changes in any one of them will…
How Long Till Marketing Works?
Whatever you do, don’t hold your breath while waiting for marketing to take affect. Instead, hold your horses because it’s not gonna happen instantly. How long does it take for a…
FAQs for Organizational Design Capability
The following reviews some key concepts that are utilized in applying organizational design concepts to ensure that companies meet and surpass their objectives. What’s the difference between responsibility & accountability?…
The Law of Six!
Many years ago I was listening to a tape series on sales and marketing by Brian Tracy and he said something so simple yet so profound that it has stayed…
Become creative at tax return time
Over the course of the next two months most businesses will have to file a tax return and most companies delegate this task to their external accountants, which is the…