Strategic Planning Articles

Business » Strategic Planning | By Brian Reuter @ Monday, 28th August 2006 @ 12:39 AM

In today's environment of economic hardship and intense competition, almost every CEO in America realizes the importance of increasing their organization's ability to innovate. In fact a recent PricewaterhouseCoopers study revealed that CEOs ranked product development second in importance only to innovation as a source of competitive advantage. Former GE executive and author Jack Welch offers this perspective, "...if the rate of change inside the institution is less than the rate o... more...

Business » Strategic Planning | By David Gass @ Monday, 7th August 2006 @ 7:08 PM

The success of a business depends on how carefully all its activities have been planned and how well the plan has been executed. A cohesive plan helps to understand all aspects of the business and helps in the day to day operations. A business functioning without any plans will definitely not compare well with a business that operates according to a plan. Plans are essential tools for management and are vital for hassle free operations. When the business operates based on a carefully drafted and... more...

Business » Strategic Planning | By MITCHELL HAMPSON @ Tuesday, 1st August 2006 @ 2:41 PM

Are you a company or individual who could do with some form of health cover? Then look no further than a Blue Cross Blue Shield health cover insurance plan, which is obtainable in just about all states right through the country. Blue Cross Blue Shield is a respectable corporation that offers a selection of health insurance plans for just about every budget and every need. Group and specific policies can be purchased through a large number of insurance agents, and from online vendors, the best on... more...

Business » Strategic Planning | By Dustin Cannon @ Monday, 17th July 2006 @ 11:35 PM

If you are thinking about starting a home based business you are not alone. There are thousands of people all over the world that start their own businesses every year. Out of these people, there is a small group that is very successful, and then a large group that never lives up to the potential that they expected. There are many things that set these two groups apart. But one of the most important things that all of the successful companies have is a well written business plan. If you do ... more...

Business » Strategic Planning | By Helmut Flasch @ Thursday, 13th July 2006 @ 2:07 PM

First of all, let me make clear that I do not really know what will happen. I can however for sure tell you that, like the stock market, the game is fixed!! Yes, I mean just that. You will never win. Las Vegas is a pale comparison when it comes to ripping people off. What people? You, the doctor, of course - if it is not already clears to you that the patients also get ripped off too! Now that you know that I know nothing about the game of the insurance companies and all the hula-hoop of... more...

Business » Strategic Planning | By David Gass @ Tuesday, 4th July 2006 @ 6:26 PM

To ensure that the businesses are authentic and are discharging their social responsibilities, every government sets up rules and regulations at local, state, and federal levels. This article pertains to the businesses and government regulations in the US. Government Rules and Regulations for Businesses The rules vary from industry to industry due to the diversity of products and services offered by the market. Below are some of the general regulations the U.S. government observes.more...

Business » Strategic Planning | By Dave Gosine @ Tuesday, 4th July 2006 @ 5:13 PM

BASF will continue to standardise its SAP landscape and at the same time harmonise the relevant processes involved until 2008. It will place the IT systems for the most important business processes together and realign them into a uniform SAP standard. This allows systems previously implemented locally, to adjust to the increasing global requirements. In this way, BASF can reduce the expense of its annual operational costs for this SAP system by double-digit millions. Responsible for the impleme... more...

Business » Strategic Planning | By Arun Pal Singh @ Friday, 16th June 2006 @ 7:49 AM

Success is the most desired ambition of the human beings. Every one of us wants to be successful. But only few endeavor towards that purpose consciously whereas others rely on luck and chance to achieve their goals. The best example in this case is someone who wants to get rich but only has one alternative: playing the Lotto. Of course, there are chances of becoming rich over night, but how likely is it that this will actually happen? Creating a realistic plan in order to achieve... more...

Business » Strategic Planning | By Jeff Casmer @ Tuesday, 6th June 2006 @ 4:38 AM

Every start-up venture needs a business plan, yet many entrepreneurs do not realize a marketing plan is equally vital. Unlike a business plan, the marketing plan focuses on the customers. A 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 a marke... more...

Business » Strategic Planning | By Sandra Noble @ Sunday, 4th June 2006 @ 7:08 PM

Today’s buzz words are People, Process, and Technology. To reach business goals, each must be addressed and each must be appropriate. So, what does that mean? And, how do the puzzle pieces fit together? This thing called Technology Technology consists of hardware and software. The wrong technology decision has the boomerang effect of adding stress to the process and people components. Large companies are able to throw resources, usually money, at the problem to make things work. Sm... more...

Business » Strategic Planning | By Joe Pahl @ Sunday, 4th June 2006 @ 11:07 AM

It usually happens that you hook up with a real state agent who promises to give you business. You work day and night at different strategies but never hear back from that agent. Even if you hear back the agent always comes up with some lame excuse. When a realtor promises you of some business there are two possible outcomes of the word. Either he will or he won’t. May be he is a realtor who has not much deals to close to give you business. Running after such a particular is just wastage of you... more...

Business » Strategic Planning | By Tony Jacowski @ Saturday, 29th April 2006 @ 1:32 AM

Trend watching in business has come a long way from being a trend in itself to being a full time profession. Trend watching helps companies by preparing them to adopt new trends in their field of business. Trends change quickly without limitations, but the lack of knowledge and timing about changing trends can result in disaster if a company tries to make a foray into a business whose time has not yet come. Accurate judgment about a trend’s longevity is important before taking the plunge and inv... more...

Business » Strategic Planning | By Dana Wallert @ Tuesday, 4th April 2006 @ 11:33 AM

So, you’ve decided to start your own small business. You’ve chosen the products or services you want to sell. Now, you know it’s time to dive head first into marketing. Many people mistakenly rush into this process without thinking it all the way through. You are so excited to get your new company’s name out there and to see your web page start popping up on the search engine results pages. It definitely can be a bit intoxicating to see things you created on a medium available to the ent... more...

Business » Strategic Planning | By Lauren Outland @ Tuesday, 28th March 2006 @ 10:37 AM

If you are a solopreneur, trying to build up a clientele, but not seeing the money flow in—read on. This information could get the dollars flowing into your PayPal account. It could save you financially. I know I sure needed to be saved financially. I knew I wanted to be booked solid as a coach, but the money was only trickling in from my 3 or 4 clients a week. And it’s not that I wasn’t busy. In fact, I had been working feverishly for over a year creat... more...

Business » Strategic Planning | By Ivan Kelly @ Wednesday, 22nd March 2006 @ 2:20 PM

Is it possible to make a quick profit on the internet? I hesitate about mentioning this method as it needs to be done with care, but if followed with a good understanding of the principles involved, it is certainly capable of paying well to those who know how to "play the game". Normally, this marketing strategy would be done in conjunction with article submission, free SEO traffic, etc, but these take time to build up. A speedier method of generating Adsense income is to use Pay ... more...

Business » Strategic Planning | By Ivan Kelly @ Sunday, 19th February 2006 @ 3:22 AM

The path to profit for an online home business is usually tied closely to smart planning, smart tactics - following key steps - and a willingness to undertake the necessary action. Creating a strategy for your home business and following it will ensure that you enjoy the journey as much as getting to your final destination. So what is strategic business management? Very simply, it's the process of defining the goals and objectives for your business, creating an action plan s... more...

Business » Strategic Planning | By Paul Donihue @ Thursday, 9th February 2006 @ 4:07 PM

Do you ever wonder whether your dreams will come true? Our dreams are coming true! Bryan, my partner, and I have envisioned, dreamed, believed and worked towards having a company that brings full solutions to the merchants and companies that we serve and work with. What 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, be... more...

Business » Strategic Planning | By Dave Kauppi @ Wednesday, 25th January 2006 @ 6:27 AM

Wall Street reported a banner year for Mergers and Acquisitions activity with corporate coffers bursting with excess cash. It seemed like every large company deployed this capital in one of three ways; a stock buy back, an increase in dividends, or an acquisition. All three activities represent a vote of confidence in the future growth of the economy. Our economy has demonstrated incredible resilience in barely missing a beat during a series of devastating natural disasters and a huge r... more...

Business » Strategic Planning | By James Hunt @

There are many different types of business software that you can purchase for your business or home office. No matter what office task that you’re trying to accomplish, there is a piece of software out there for you to make your job faster and easier. Some typical pieces of business software include accounting software, billing software, timesheet software, and order-entry software. Business software can be sold separately or it often comes bundled in a software package. Most busines... more...

Business » Strategic Planning | By Jeff Flow @

When most people get started developing an Internet business they usually have the wrong understanding that all you need is a lot of traffic to your website and you will be successful. The truth is that you need to have a well thought out Internet business plan in order to succeed. There are three components that you need in order for your Internet business to be successful: a well made website, a steady stream of good content, and persistent contact with your customers. One of t... more...