Corporate Articles

Business » Corporate | By Fidens Felix @ Tuesday, 7th November 2006 @ 9:21 PM

Lean manufacturing process (LMP) is the process of empowering companies to be able to implement manufacturing methodologies that attempts to maximize the valued goods and minimize the waste that comes with it. Every company has been asking what is actually LMP. What is LMP as compared to the present manufacturing methods and why should it be considered. LMP hopes to satisfy not only the customers of a company but its employees and shareholders as well. Answer to these quest... more...

Business » Corporate | By Lee Michaels @ Sunday, 22nd October 2006 @ 5:41 PM

If you're like most business owners, you probably scramble to throw together a bunch of marketing plans and restructuring packages near the end of each fourth quarter. The end result in most cases is that you start the new year behind schedule, either because your plans were poorly put together or because you simply couldn't finish them in time. One of the easiest ways in which you can eliminate these fourth quarter planning woes is to implement some type of corporate r... more...

Business » Corporate | By Phil Morettini @ Sunday, 22nd October 2006 @ 5:35 PM

In Part I of this article, we discussed Bill Gates and his impact on the Microsoft organization. Now let's move on to what might happen after he is gone. SUCCESSORS AND STEVE BALLMER While I'm on the topic of new leadership, let's talk about Steve Ballmer. It will be interesting to see how Mr. Ballmer is viewed in the history of Microsoft, as time goes by. Will he be seen as one of the "creators of the culture", or simply the first short term caretaker as Gates e... more...

Business » Corporate | By Phil Morettini @ Sunday, 22nd October 2006 @ 5:32 PM

One of the big news items in the last year was Bill Gates announcing that he was leaving Microsoft. It wasn't really an earth shattering announcement; he is intending to transition out of a direct operational role with the company over a two year period, and will remain Chairman of the Board after the transition. I'd like to congratulate Mr. Gates on his enormous accomplishments in the technology industry. I would also like to applaud his coming transition to devoting most of h... more...

Business » Corporate | By Phil Morettini @ Sunday, 22nd October 2006 @ 8:00 AM

Once again one of the great brand names of High Tech has been prominently in the news, for disconcerting reasons (if you're a fan or shareholder, anyway). This time it's Novell, Inc. A couple of weeks ago Novell announced that they are to lay off 1000 people, roughly 20% of their workforce. Certainly not a minor reduction, and not the first of its kind for this former industry stalwart. This company holds a special place in my memory. In the early 90's the Novell name was s... more...

Business » Corporate | By Phil Morettini @ Saturday, 21st October 2006 @ 10:24 PM

How does a company compete in the long run? I'm not talking about day to day stuff--but what sets your company apart, and gives it a place in the marketplace that allows it to survive, and hopefully, thrive? There are a lot of different terms used to describe the ability to compete: strategic advantage, differential advantage, competitive advantage, unique value proposition, etc. But all these terms mean essentially the same thing--what have you got that the market wants, that other ... more...

Business » Corporate | By Phil Morettini @ Saturday, 21st October 2006 @ 9:33 AM

You've seen them many times. The software company that starts off like a bullet, racing at the high tech equivalent of 0-60 mph in 4 seconds. These companies come out of nowhere, and are an immediate factor in their market. There are many examples, in nearly every major market segment. Netscape comes to mind as one of the more famous. Peregrine Systems here in San Diego is another example. I'm sure every reader can think of many more. So what is the difference between one... more...

Business » Corporate | By Phil Morettini @ Saturday, 21st October 2006 @ 9:27 AM

A while back Id been reading the stories on the last major layoff at HP, and it really struck a nerve. HP announced that week that they are going to reduce their workforce by 14,500 people over the next 18 months. It was no big shock, since HP has been paring down their employment levels, and has been generally concerned about their cost structure, for the last several years. Their main competitor, Dell, is a lean and tenacious predator that has set their sights on crippling the HP computer and ... more...

Business » Corporate | By John Hinkle @ Friday, 20th October 2006 @ 9:34 AM

Incorporating in Nevada usually provides tax-deductible benefits for you and your employees. Even if you are the only shareholder and employee of your business, benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, travel and entertainment expenses may now be deductible. Best of all, Nevada incorporation usually provide an increased tax shelter for qualified pension plans or retirement plans (e.g. 401K's). Easier Access to Capital Funding It's easy to raise capital for a c... more...

Business » Corporate | By John Morris @ Saturday, 14th October 2006 @ 9:28 AM

It's scary to think about how much we could get done, and how much free time we could have if we were more productive. But being productive isn't easy, I hope that by reading these 4 tips you will be closer to increasing your productivity. 1. What type of person are you? The first part of being more productive is figuring what kind of person you are. Do you multi-task frequently? Are you often the first one to arrive in the office and the last one to leave? You are always... more...

Business » Corporate | By John Hinkle @ Thursday, 28th September 2006 @ 1:47 PM

It's Extremely Difficult for Anyone to Pierce Your Nevada State Corporate Veil When you form a corporation, whether it's in Nevada, California, Texas or wherever, you must follow certain corporate formalities. Remember, a nevada state corporation can do everything you can do except act or think, so it does those things through your board of directors, officers and shareholders. If your corporation does not keep accurate records of meetings by minutes, and if the corporation comm... more...

Business » Corporate | By Kris Koonar @ Friday, 22nd September 2006 @ 11:06 PM

Business coaching is conducted primarily to have a competitive advantage in the market. Most companies that opt for business coaching already have high revenues. Most established businesses find it a worthwhile investment for increasing productivity, management efficiency, and income. It can be very effective in proprietary businesses, especially when the management is planning to expand, achieve yearly objectives, or sort out day-to-day problems. Business coaching is meant for business... more...

Business » Corporate | By Mark Stephens @ Tuesday, 19th September 2006 @ 1:50 AM

This article is designed to help people understand the different types of asset labels and tags and to define how they are used. I will start by defining assets and divide them into two categories; 1) Non-fixed Assets 2) Fixed Assets 1) Non-fixed Assets would comprise any item that is not physically attached or part of a building. For example this would include assets such as furniture and equipment that you would find in office, school and home environments such as PC&... more...

Business » Corporate | By Keith Londrie @ Wednesday, 13th September 2006 @ 3:26 AM

The hard information's out. There's assets to be made on the internet. Well, legitimately, that's not imaginative to a lot of subjects; the statement's been out for some time. Despite that very truth, there are millions of the populace who've heard the news but haven't seen the hard cash. So, what's the secret? How do you really make fortune on the internet? The message's the same as it is in the bricks and mortar world - you have to know how to sell. ... more...

Business » Corporate | By Brooke Hayles @ Wednesday, 13th September 2006 @ 12:07 AM

In today's society, business people can be at work longer than an eight-hour day. Sitting for long periods of time can cause a number of different ailments. More and more people are being treated for back and leg problems. A quality office chair may help to reduce the stress, but finding a good quality chair at a reasonable price can be a tedious task. It may seem like a waste of time, but researching different types of chairs is a key factor in buying the perfect office chair. Ever... more...

Business » Corporate | By Keith Londrie @ Wednesday, 13th September 2006 @ 12:06 AM

Office space in Manhattan can be very hard to come by. This is one of the most competitive markets in the entire United States. If you are lucky enough to have good office space in Manhattan you should think twice before getting rid of it. And never get rid of your office space unless you have another one lined up. If you do this in Manhattan you may end up without an office, or find yourself having to relocate to another part of town. In order to find space in Manhattan you may want to f... more...

Business » Corporate | By Martin Haworth @ Tuesday, 12th September 2006 @ 1:46 AM

When I moved from a business where I was the responsible one, to where I was the accountable one. And it was a shock, I can tell you. It was a shock so vivid that just occasionally I wake thinking about it, even now! I got myself offered a great promotion, as a result of some big-time management shuffling at the top and a restructure. It was a move to a very big business and a huge change in culture for me. In fact when I got to my first conference, I was just about the youngest th... more...

Business » Corporate | By Phil Morettini @ Sunday, 10th September 2006 @ 11:10 PM

Don't worry; this isn't going to be an article about Sado-Masochism! Well, come to think of it, that term may apply to what some founders and senior managers in startups are doing to themselves and their companies. What I'm referring to is the VP who gets hired to manage both the Sales and Marketing functions. Oftentimes this turns out to be a job we call "VP-SALES & marketing". Thus the phrase "Big S, little m". The position is usually offered to a crack sales guy... more...

Business » Corporate | By Robert Cameron @ Sunday, 10th September 2006 @ 3:59 PM

Don't you wish employees came with instruction manuals? Studies show managers spend 60% of their time dealing with people problems. That leaves only 40% to work on the organization's objectives. Have you ever become frustrated by an employee's inability to follow simple instructions or ideas, or surprised by an employee's hostility to you or their co workers? It happens all the time. What is often missing is objective information on an employee's personality and b... more...

Business » Corporate | By Keith Londrie @ Sunday, 10th September 2006 @ 4:08 AM

If you are looking to rent office space, there are a couple of things that you may want to keep in mind before you start looking. Even though it sounds like it should be easy enough, it is actually sometimes very difficult to find office space that suits your budget and your business needs. The tips below will help you to keep everything in perspective when you are out searching for a new office. First off, you want to consider the space factor. If you are going to rent office space, you ... more...