http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Business:Strategic-Planning EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ With the economy at its lowest point in decades, the legal industry is taking its share of the brunt. More and more firms are downsizing, some in drastic measures and still law schools are turning out new graduates in record numbers. So what's a lawyer to do? It's all in how you look at it. Economic turmoil is not pleasant, but with turmoil there is always opportunity, and the opportunity for small to mid-size firms to build their commercial business is better than ever. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:30:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Theres-Always-a-Silver-Lining&id=3296831 http://ezinearticles.com/?Theres-Always-a-Silver-Lining&id=3296831 Conducting a good strategic planning session is critical to the success of a solid strategic plan; one that includes specific and measurable goals and objectives, providing a clear direction for the organization. To ensure that the actual planning retreat is as productive as it can be, ground rules should be established and discussed prior to commencement. This article provides a list of 11 ground rules I believe are imperative in managing a successful planning retreat. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:51:43 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-11-Ground-Rules-For-Conducting-a-Strategic-Planning-Session&id=3303897 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-11-Ground-Rules-For-Conducting-a-Strategic-Planning-Session&id=3303897 Basically, this is a comprehensive document that is made up of several components - a business blueprint if you will. That helps an entrepreneur establish a point-by-point road map for their business future. A business plan is your business story. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:44:06 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Business-Plan-Creating-Clarity-For-Your-New-Enterprise&id=3289315 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Business-Plan-Creating-Clarity-For-Your-New-Enterprise&id=3289315 Following asset recovery "best practices" when recycling business computers can make the difference between a high asset ROI and significant financial penalties. The key to success is working with a reputable, professional asset recovery service that understands HIPAA, EPA or other regulatory requirements. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:27:42 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Asset-Recovery?&id=2476267 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-Asset-Recovery?&id=2476267 In the words of General Dwight D. Eisenhower: "Plans are useless, but planning is everything." This seeming paradox is loaded with wisdom, and provides a key glimpse into the genius of our former President, and Commander-in-Chief. Applying this wisdom, your business plan itself is useless. But if you know HOW to plan, you would be able to adapt, change, and overcome any obstacles you're sure to encounter along the way. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:32:27 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Plans-Are-Useless,-But-Planning-is-Everything&id=3237378 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Plans-Are-Useless,-But-Planning-is-Everything&id=3237378 One of the most mis-understood and mis-construed concepts in all the business world has to be the concept of "mission." There are probably as many different takes on "mission" as there are consultants who facilitate strategic plans. Many times the vision and mission are confused. Other times the mission is two-three paragraphs long and no one cares to read it after its created and put on a poster to hang in the hallways, never mind trying to memorize it. So, this article suggests an alternative approach that is more useful and more impactful on employees, customers and other company stakeholders. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:31:55 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Organizational-Mission-Statements-Are-Worthless-Try-This-Instead&id=3093404 http://ezinearticles.com/?Organizational-Mission-Statements-Are-Worthless-Try-This-Instead&id=3093404 You know you need a business plan. You know banks, lenders and venture capitalists will all require a written plan. So why is it that so many people refuse to write one? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:24:39 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Wont-You-Write-a-Business-Plan?&id=3274836 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Wont-You-Write-a-Business-Plan?&id=3274836 The spotlight is likely to shine more brightly on risk management as economic times become more difficult and volatile. With a tightening economic climate, governments, shareholders, directors and management should expect a significant increase in scrutiny over the next few years. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:10:47 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Do-Board-Members-Think-of-Risk-Management-Within-Their-Own-Organization?-4-Key-Findings&id=2814794 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Do-Board-Members-Think-of-Risk-Management-Within-Their-Own-Organization?-4-Key-Findings&id=2814794 Smart people including CEO's, small business owners, SOHO and even sales professionals abound in business. Yet, these same intelligent people spend (note not invest) millions of dollars in truly dumb mission statements. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:51:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Do-Smart-People-Continue-to-Pay-For-Dumb-Mission-Statements?&id=3295253 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Do-Smart-People-Continue-to-Pay-For-Dumb-Mission-Statements?&id=3295253 Imagination can be a wonderful thing. But in the business world, making stuff up that has little to no basis in reality can wreak havoc with your strategic planning process. Learn how to identify common MSUs (making stuff up) and minimize their impact on your organization. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:54:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Making-Stuff-Up&id=3262519 http://ezinearticles.com/?Making-Stuff-Up&id=3262519 A strategic white paper is a working document that provides senior management with a brief, specific, and accurate summary of an opportunity or plan of action: goals, prioritized steps toward realizing the goals, team's responsibilities, cross-functional collaborators, resources needed, benchmarks, and timelines. Using an LCD projector and a screen, I type the senior leader's plans and they are projected onto a screen so that he or she can see the ideas as they are developing. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:22:05 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Strategic-Leadership-White-Papers-Organize-Action-Plans-Part-1&id=3006041 http://ezinearticles.com/?Strategic-Leadership-White-Papers-Organize-Action-Plans-Part-1&id=3006041 This article provides information on "How to Plan / Strategize" a Successful Market Research Progamme. A simple effective 10 Step approach on Market Research Planning has has been discussed in this article. Its a must read for businesses who are in process of starting a market research campaign as part of their marketing strategy. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:30:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ingredients-of-a-Successful-Market-Research-Program&id=3255502 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ingredients-of-a-Successful-Market-Research-Program&id=3255502 The ability to formulate a strategic business plan and to implement the changes proposed by the plan separates successful companies from those who go under. Too many failed companies have made the mistake of producing a weighty, glossy plan, supporting internal power bases and setting out budgets that are numbers driven. They have lost sight of the real issue: the planning process itself, a process for effecting change and projecting the company forward into the future. This article explains the business planning process step-by-step to assist you in formulating a plan that will have a direct effect on operational performance. But first, let's look quickly at the issues that make careful business planning so essential today. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:17:02 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Change-For-the-Better-With-Better-Planning&id=3277424 http://ezinearticles.com/?Change-For-the-Better-With-Better-Planning&id=3277424 Scenario planning is an efficient, cost-effective method used to observe, understand and adapt to economic, social, technical and political developments that will impact your organization, community and region. As we emerge from the recession with consumers holding back, scenario planning prepares a firm to adapt intelligently. The method helps push your planning horizon out to about five years. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:24:27 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Use-Scenario-Planning-to-Adapt-As-We-Emerge-From-This-Recession&id=3275022 http://ezinearticles.com/?Use-Scenario-Planning-to-Adapt-As-We-Emerge-From-This-Recession&id=3275022 Many business owners have told me over the years that they keep one set of numbers for the bank and another set kept secret for their one use. This approach is not just foolish, but dangerous. We explore the importance of Planning and it's use in the Business. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:56:10 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Planning-Is-it-Critical-Or-a-Waste-of-Time?&id=3186121 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Planning-Is-it-Critical-Or-a-Waste-of-Time?&id=3186121 Healthcare is a major concern to most businesses. The costs are rising and the control seems to be decreasing. Actually your business has more control over healthcare costs than you may think. It just takes a forward-thinking approach. By looking ahead you can save money and improve your business. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:32:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Looking-Forward-Which-Direction-is-Your-Business-Looking?&id=3277077 http://ezinearticles.com/?Looking-Forward-Which-Direction-is-Your-Business-Looking?&id=3277077 When you decide to make take your business online you must need to design a business plan first that you can follow while designing your website and apply techniques. A business plan is a list or a document that you follow when you are doing something in your business and setting up things up for your customers. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:57:46 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Business-Plan-For-Your-Online-Business&id=3280782 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Business-Plan-For-Your-Online-Business&id=3280782 Your menu of services is a keystone of your IT consulting business plan. To decide on this menu, you have to consider how deep your services will go into the companies you work with. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:17:59 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?IT-Consulting-Business-Planning-How-Deep-Will-Your-Services-Go?&id=3277731 http://ezinearticles.com/?IT-Consulting-Business-Planning-How-Deep-Will-Your-Services-Go?&id=3277731 A sample construction business plan or a template for such a business plan can be an incredible time saver as you set out to write. However, there are a number of areas which must be specifically customized for your purposes. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:14:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sample-Construction-Business-Plan-Areas-to-Customize&id=3277720 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sample-Construction-Business-Plan-Areas-to-Customize&id=3277720 Finding your target market - that segment of the population that is best suited for your business and is most likely to buy from you - is absolutely crucial to developing a plan for growth (aka a marketing plan). When I talk to small business owners, they're usually reluctant to start at the beginning, building a plan. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:10:59 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Anyone-Who-is-Not-a-Target-Market&id=3268145 http://ezinearticles.com/?Anyone-Who-is-Not-a-Target-Market&id=3268145 Did you know having your business plan fail can be the best thing that can happen to you? Sounds crazy right? But it's true, and here is why. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:02:37 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Your-Business-Plan-Failing-Could-Be-a-Good-Thing&id=3267819 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Your-Business-Plan-Failing-Could-Be-a-Good-Thing&id=3267819 Are you interested in building a strong foundation in your new or existing organization? Do you have ethics and standards? Do you also have a crystal clear picture of what it is that you want, and where you want to go? Creating a mission statement is really the most critical first step toward insuring that your new or existing organization has a clearly defined purpose to help it succeed - and if you are going to employ people, give them every available possibility to share that purpose with you. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:05:27 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Mission-Statement&id=3185274 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Mission-Statement&id=3185274 Teams win most often when all the players are moving towards the same objective. When planning your objectives and activities for next year, take the opportunity to involve all your people in the process. Here's a suggested approach to doing this and reaping the benefits. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:24:05 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Team-Engagement-in-the-Planning-Process-Makes-For-Better-Implementation&id=3274592 http://ezinearticles.com/?Team-Engagement-in-the-Planning-Process-Makes-For-Better-Implementation&id=3274592 Traditionally, business planning has been carried out for periods of one year or more. But in the past, the commercial environment was not changing quickly and a 12 or 24 month plan was appropriate. Today the situation is different. The plan must reflect the changing commercial, financial and industrial environment. Changes are taking place at an ever-increasing rate. This means that businesses today have to be much more nimble and responsive to the changes in the marketplace and the needs of the customers. Furthermore, changes in technology can mean that today's equipment is obsolete tomorrow Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:19:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-a-Business-Plan-is-a-Vital-Management-Tool&id=3252535 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-a-Business-Plan-is-a-Vital-Management-Tool&id=3252535 The best decisions in life are usually made slowly, ultimately, with dedication, and are unwavering. If you can learn to do this, then you are on your way to a spectacular and well-deserved success. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:56:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Very-Important-Skill-to-Master&id=3275196 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Very-Important-Skill-to-Master&id=3275196 To be successful in business requires learning new skills. You may not have the time, but you have the time to learn one page a day. If you are a sales person, call one person a day. You start with one, because it will get you moving. Eventually, momentum builds and are on your way to where you need to go. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:01:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Power-of-One-Snap-Ahead-in-Business&id=3258682 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Power-of-One-Snap-Ahead-in-Business&id=3258682 With the recession over for all EU countries but for England and Italy it seems that the state of the economy has started to further cripple the already crumbling financial sector. With many companies, mainly in the engineering and the recruitment sectors, being hard hit companies are now facing company administration. This figure may be on the rise as gaining credit becomes harder due to banks taking the more secure deals that they think will have the best return. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:19:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?More-Companies-Facing-Administration-Due-to-Recession&id=3280188 http://ezinearticles.com/?More-Companies-Facing-Administration-Due-to-Recession&id=3280188 Enterprise resource planning is a complex topic, which can be simplified by looking at the major components and management considerations prior to implementation. This research paper is designed to quickly orientate people to ERP. Written in layman's terms for anybody with a basic understanding of computer terminology. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:13:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fundamentals-of-Enterprise-Resource-Planning-ERP&id=787263 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fundamentals-of-Enterprise-Resource-Planning-ERP&id=787263 Crisis management is an essential thing to consider when it comes to owning a business. It is, to put it in the most simple way, what a business needs to do to try and prevent any potential harm. All possible risks to the business should be weighed up, and methods put in place to counter these if they occur. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:34:55 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Advice-and-Solutions-For-Crisis-Management&id=3280916 http://ezinearticles.com/?Advice-and-Solutions-For-Crisis-Management&id=3280916 Write your own business plan to develop the analytical thinking skills necessary to run your business with an intimate understanding of your own business model. Going through the planning process is an invaluable business experience. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:46:15 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Business-Plan-As-a-Thought-Process-and-a-Valuable-Learning-Lesson&id=3249037 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Business-Plan-As-a-Thought-Process-and-a-Valuable-Learning-Lesson&id=3249037 Most franchisors have highly sophisticated and efficient business models. Indeed, I highly doubt you need to read Michael Gerber's "E-Mith" to figure out why. If you look at any franchisor's confidential operations manuals, you will see thousands of pages of exactly how to run that business, they don't skip any key considerations and they haven't missed anything. Franchisors with thousands of franchised outlets have their business model so refined, and so figured out, that all the mistakes and inefficiencies are completely built out of the business. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:18:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-Franchisors-Provide-Business-Plans-to-Franchisees?&id=3273080 http://ezinearticles.com/?Should-Franchisors-Provide-Business-Plans-to-Franchisees?&id=3273080 Often people who are very good in business will have their friends come to them when they have an idea of a new company to start. Generally, we all recommend that it makes sense to prepare a business plan to help bring investors on board, or to take to the bank to borrow the money to start their company. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:51:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Help-Your-Friend-Prepare-a-Business-Plan&id=3260161 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Help-Your-Friend-Prepare-a-Business-Plan&id=3260161 I love small Business. According to the New Zealand Statistics Department as at 2008 there were 480 thousand businesses in NZ. 97% of these are Small businesses - that means roughly 460 thousand business run by passionate people who have the audacity to RISK capital, borrow against their houses, HIRE Staff and contribute to the economy because they think that they can 'give it a bash'. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:26:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Planning-in-Five-Minutes&id=3192541 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Planning-in-Five-Minutes&id=3192541 Many people feel they can't take their start-up or corporation public because they lack $100,000's or $1,000,000's in capital for the process. Here is how to take your company public on a shoe-string budget. This process works 100% of the time if you have a viable business concept. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:43:22 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Offering-Circular-Power-Raise-Millions-Fast!&id=3231442 http://ezinearticles.com/?Offering-Circular-Power-Raise-Millions-Fast!&id=3231442 Creating success is only half the story. For those organizations who want to survive and thrive in the long term sustaining success is the name of the game. Many do not. As you walk through your high street or local shopping mall consider how many shops arrive in a great flurry of publicity only to be plastering the CLOSING DOWN EVERYTHING MUST GO notices on their windows a few months later. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:02:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Anticipation-Underpins-Organisational-Success&id=2895940 http://ezinearticles.com/?Anticipation-Underpins-Organisational-Success&id=2895940 Not planning an exit from your business is the worst mistake you, as an entrepreneur, can make. Find out why. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:51:26 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Exit-Your-Business-Successfully-With-a-Carefully-Constructed-Business-Exit-Strategy&id=3233470 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Exit-Your-Business-Successfully-With-a-Carefully-Constructed-Business-Exit-Strategy&id=3233470 Running a successful business is not only about the hard work and dedication, but also about the way yours customers perceive you. A well presented business and outstanding employees can make you stand out from the crowd, while a bad presentation can damage your reputation and in the long run destroy your business. For these reasons it is important to appear professional. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:40:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Running-a-Successful-Business&id=3265815 http://ezinearticles.com/?Running-a-Successful-Business&id=3265815 Do you like Halloween enough to have a replay of it when you visit your annual revenue figure on December 31? If you want a treat, instead of a trick, when you cast your eyes on the very bottom line at the end of the year, you may need to do a few things now. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:16:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Reaching-Revenue-Goals-An-Index-Card-Plan&id=3200705 http://ezinearticles.com/?Reaching-Revenue-Goals-An-Index-Card-Plan&id=3200705 A small business can benefit greatly by having systems in place. The idea is to build repeatable processes in your business that will produce a predictable and profitable result each and every time. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:07:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Systemize-Your-Business-to-Develop-an-Automated-Money-Making-Machine&id=3231053 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Systemize-Your-Business-to-Develop-an-Automated-Money-Making-Machine&id=3231053 Before you even start developing a business, you need a very clear picture of where the business is headed and what the business will look like when it is finished. Always begin with the end in mind! Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:40:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Drive-Your-Business-Along-the-Road-to-Success&id=3228280 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Drive-Your-Business-Along-the-Road-to-Success&id=3228280 Quick cash, fast food, drive-thru, speedy service - call it what you like. When baby-boomers (born 1945 - 1965) want it, you had better provide it immediately. The message is the sooner the better! Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:21:05 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Give-Baby-Boomers-What-They-Want-and-You-Will-Retire-Rich!&id=3228198 http://ezinearticles.com/?Give-Baby-Boomers-What-They-Want-and-You-Will-Retire-Rich!&id=3228198 Now that you have implemented the business survival tips in parts 1 and 2, it may be time to talk to some consultants. Here is a list of some great consulting and coaching resources. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:56:46 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Survival-Part-3-of-3&id=3152685 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Survival-Part-3-of-3&id=3152685 Are you sick and tired of pursuing a particular contract without result? Well, in this rich and incisive article, I shall be revealing to you the practical steps to employ while seeking for any contract. I have applied this tips and so has my colleagues and we all are happy we did. Read on... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:22:04 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Simple-Positive-Steps-on-How-to-Approve-a-Million-Dollar-Contract-in-Your-Mind&id=3255956 http://ezinearticles.com/?Simple-Positive-Steps-on-How-to-Approve-a-Million-Dollar-Contract-in-Your-Mind&id=3255956 If you're planning to put up your own cleaning business, it's imperative that you have your own marketing plan even if you're catering to a niche market. This will assist and guide you in your daily decision-making which in turn, will be your key to success. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:11:35 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-Tips-For-Creating-a-Business-Marketing-Plan&id=3134179 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-Tips-For-Creating-a-Business-Marketing-Plan&id=3134179 Wealth can be said to be an inroad to prosperity and to be wealthy is a function of an individual mindset. A business that is planned based on a positive mindset is bound to succeed that the one planned with a negative mindset. This is to say that, a mind that is not prepared to be wealthy will definitely remain poor - it is an established fact of life. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:08:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mindset-A-Resource-For-Business-Success&id=3253583 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mindset-A-Resource-For-Business-Success&id=3253583 In my twenty plus years as an entrepreneur working on my own schedule, I have found the most difficulty for any entrepreneur to be the issue of "time management". Today, I am absolutely sure that managing time is an impossible task?! Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:13:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Managing-Your-Activity-For-Balance-and-Profits&id=3235664 http://ezinearticles.com/?Managing-Your-Activity-For-Balance-and-Profits&id=3235664 There many aspects involved to secure a successful business venture that we often leave out the obvious. Making sure that the business your are purchasing is a solid investment is imperative. Fortunately there are some tools on the internet that will help to investigate your business venture thoroughly. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:32:47 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Investigating-Your-Business-Before-Signing-the-Dotted-Line&id=1729350 http://ezinearticles.com/?Investigating-Your-Business-Before-Signing-the-Dotted-Line&id=1729350 Starting a business requires all of your focus. You need to put all your faculties to work on coming up with an idea and making it a reality. The process is not any easy one, and rather than keep everything in your head it's a good idea to put things down on paper when planning for your business. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:06:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Getting-a-Business-Started&id=3259889 http://ezinearticles.com/?Getting-a-Business-Started&id=3259889 Business planning is very similar to personal planning. It's founded on objectives, involves others and is affected by numerous outside forces. It is established on past records, the experience of the planners, assumptions and estimates of future events likely to affect the business. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:13:47 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-and-Personal-Planning&id=2928059 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-and-Personal-Planning&id=2928059 Staff in organisations often invest a lot of energy in strategic planning. But the longer term the plan is, the more abstract the ideas in them. Some 5 and ten year plans are so generalised as to be bland: hardly an uplifting document to motivate staff. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:09:39 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Strategic-Planning-Its-Not-About-the-Document&id=3256880 http://ezinearticles.com/?Strategic-Planning-Its-Not-About-the-Document&id=3256880 I am privileged to have the opportunity to talk to staffing companies from across the country, representing businesses of all sizes and staffing service lines. With some exceptions, the consensus is that the staffing industry is experiencing a recession. So, the question becomes - how do you survive in an economic downturn? Moreover, can you leverage it to get ahead? Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:30:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Business-of-Running-a-Business-How-to-Get-Ahead-in-a-Down-Market&id=3249169 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Business-of-Running-a-Business-How-to-Get-Ahead-in-a-Down-Market&id=3249169 With the economic recovery not yet in full swing, businesses are increasing looking toward government contracts to fill the gap. No matter how you feel politically, pursuing government work may make sense, particularly if you are a small or medium business. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:59:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Government-Contracting-A-Growth-Industry&id=3248462 http://ezinearticles.com/?Government-Contracting-A-Growth-Industry&id=3248462 In the words of General Dwight D. Eisenhower: "Plans are useless, but planning is everything." This seeming paradox is loaded with wisdom, and provides a key glimpse into the genius of our former President, and Commander-in-Chief. Applying this wisdom, your business plan itself is useless. But if you know HOW to plan, you would be able to adapt, change, and overcome any obstacles you're sure to encounter along the way. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:10:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Plans-Are-Useless,-But-Planning-is-Everything&id=3237378 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Plans-Are-Useless,-But-Planning-is-Everything&id=3237378 With rises in unemployment due to the recent recession people have fallen on hard times; furthermore, this has led to an increase in crime. However, not only has theft and fraud hit our average day to day person, but it has also started to work its way onto businesses as well. With everyone in fear of their positions, a few people have seen this as an opportunity to take advantage of those fears and of the economic climate. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:28:16 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Do-a-Preliminary-Fraud-Investigation-Within-Your-Own-Business&id=3259915 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Do-a-Preliminary-Fraud-Investigation-Within-Your-Own-Business&id=3259915 Starting a business is perhaps the most difficult step in case you want to become an entrepreneur. You might have a lot of zeal and enthusiasm coupled with the right amount of resources in your hands. But is that enough to start your venture successfully? The answer is simply, no. Without a proper business plan your best efforts might go to waste. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:23:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Plans-An-Overview&id=3255548 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Plans-An-Overview&id=3255548 It is a commitment to persevere despite all the difficulties you may encounter through your journey. Statistics show that once a new business has survived the first five years or adjustment years, it will start to grow and produce profits. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:47:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Detailed-Business-Plan-Can-Spell-the-Difference-Between-Success-Or-Failure-of-a-New-Business&id=3243152 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Detailed-Business-Plan-Can-Spell-the-Difference-Between-Success-Or-Failure-of-a-New-Business&id=3243152 Mind mapping software is the best way to increase your efficiency as well as create and document your business or writing projects. The software is light years ahead of the old fashion paper and pen style of doing things. It is a modern and very visual way to get the job done quickly. Here are 10 reasons to use mind mapping software. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:07:54 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Reasons-to-Use-Mind-Mapping-Software&id=3239639 http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Reasons-to-Use-Mind-Mapping-Software&id=3239639 One of the strongest factors for successful growth in any e-business, or business is the ability of its owner/management to organize and run their company, in an efficient manner. So include in your plan: information about key people in your organization and their track record. It is important that their resumes should include the following information. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:09:36 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Including-Management-Profiles-in-eBusiness-Or-Business-Planning&id=3190196 http://ezinearticles.com/?Including-Management-Profiles-in-eBusiness-Or-Business-Planning&id=3190196 In the business world, one of the important parts is to price your service or product. As a business owner, you should know your product well with strong background supported on detail product research. However, there are some important tips that you should know before pricing your product or service. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:55:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?4-Tips-on-How-to-Price-Your-Product-Or-Service&id=3234559 http://ezinearticles.com/?4-Tips-on-How-to-Price-Your-Product-Or-Service&id=3234559 If you are about to start a new small business, you may need to make a plan or may not need it. In case you have enough money to run it alone, you may not concern of spending your time to develop one. In other case if you need some financial help, the bank will be requiring the business plan. There are so many other reasons you need it. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:54:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Should-You-Develop-a-Business-Plan?&id=1851461 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Should-You-Develop-a-Business-Plan?&id=1851461 I've been involved in developing IT strategies for many organisations over the last few years, and there is a quick way of doing so. Many of the IT strategies that I have seen developed by IT Functions tend to have way too much IT and not enough business in them. That's the problem. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:39:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?IT-Strategy-in-a-Few-Hours&id=3212293 http://ezinearticles.com/?IT-Strategy-in-a-Few-Hours&id=3212293 As you may know, Problem Management minimizes the impact and prevents the recurrence of incidents caused by errors in the IT infrastructure, and can be categorized in two different ways. Proactive Problem Management focuses on evaluating trends that are happening in the environment before a problem is associated with them. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:03:55 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Three-Cardinal-Rules-of-Reactive-Problem-Management&id=3243208 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Three-Cardinal-Rules-of-Reactive-Problem-Management&id=3243208 Business planning is key to any business owners success in good times or challenging times. Any business owner who wants to succeed must have a plan as to how, when, where, why, what and with whom you are going to achieve your goals and dreams! Have a plan! Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:00:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Planning-to-Success!-Are-You-Ready-For-2010?&id=3226566 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Planning-to-Success!-Are-You-Ready-For-2010?&id=3226566 Is it possible to thrive in a down economy? Many business owners are wondering these days. The answer is a resounding yes. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:19:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Thriving-in-a-Down-Economy-5-Simple-Steps&id=3222355 http://ezinearticles.com/?Thriving-in-a-Down-Economy-5-Simple-Steps&id=3222355 Are you faced with strategic plans that are not executed or poorly executed? If so, maybe you have been focusing far too much on your vision or values and not enough on the actual process of strategic goal setting. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:57:24 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Strategic-Goal-Setting-the-Lynchpin-in-Any-Business-Planning-Process&id=3244035 http://ezinearticles.com/?Strategic-Goal-Setting-the-Lynchpin-in-Any-Business-Planning-Process&id=3244035 Profitable growth is on the agenda of almost every CEO or general manager running a viable business. Multiple books and articles have been written on growth strategy. Various tools and concepts have been convincingly put forward as the secret to profitable growth. These tools are the result of case study analysis of winning organizations. In this short article my aim is to provide a logical structure around which leaders may go about thinking and planning growth. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:09:46 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Growth-Strategy-Thinking-Logically&id=3191453 http://ezinearticles.com/?Growth-Strategy-Thinking-Logically&id=3191453 This is the third of a three-part series of articles that try to simplify the art of making a profit. Irrespective of your industry one can always learn valuable lessons if you are prepared to look and listen, especially to business experiences far removed from your typical industry resource list. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:55:53 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Get-a-Fresh-Perspective-on-Your-Business!&id=3224566 http://ezinearticles.com/?Get-a-Fresh-Perspective-on-Your-Business!&id=3224566 The annual business planning process can be a great exercise. It can also be a huge waste of time. The quality of the planning outcome and the experience of creating it depend on a lot of things. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:52:45 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Keep-Your-Business-Plan-And-Planning-Process-Alive-and-Thriving&id=2334909 http://ezinearticles.com/?Keep-Your-Business-Plan-And-Planning-Process-Alive-and-Thriving&id=2334909 Visionary leadership is one of the top characteristics of great leaders. Leaders who have this ability can see a better future for their teams and organizations. They're very successful at engaging others in the process of creating that future together. A shared, positive vision is far more powerful than many people would guess. In the absence of such a vision, individual members of a team - any team - are likely to be pulled in the direction of their own visions of the future. And often, at best, these visions are not aligned. At worst, they directly conflict. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:51:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Visioning-Great-Leaders-See,-Engage-Their-Teams-to-Create-a-Better-Future-Ahead&id=2531544 http://ezinearticles.com/?Visioning-Great-Leaders-See,-Engage-Their-Teams-to-Create-a-Better-Future-Ahead&id=2531544 Your vision of the future - whether it's positive or negative - is a much more powerful factor than you might ever guess in helping the shape your future success. A vision that works motivates the people who hold it to take action to make the vision come true, no matter what obstacles they find ahead. Discover, express and focus on a vision of the future that's clear, positive, compelling. This article provides tips about how you can do that, working on your own or with a team. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:51:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Visioning-Four-Steps-to-Creating-a-Vision-That-Drives-Action-and-Results&id=2531404 http://ezinearticles.com/?Visioning-Four-Steps-to-Creating-a-Vision-That-Drives-Action-and-Results&id=2531404 The ability to make excellent strategic decisions, and implement them effectively is one of the most significant leadership skills. This article highlights five ideas you can use to begin to stretch and strengthen your strategic skills. You can also use these ideas to coach people who work with or report to you so they can strengthen their own strategic contributions to your shared success. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:47:47 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Five-Ways-to-Grow-Your-Strategic-Skills&id=2617396 http://ezinearticles.com/?Five-Ways-to-Grow-Your-Strategic-Skills&id=2617396 Many people feel they can't take their start-up or corporation public because they lack $100,000's or $1,000,000's in capital for the process. Here is how to take your company public on a shoe-string budget. This process works 100% of the time if you have a viable business concept. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:52:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Take-Your-Company-Public-For-Less-Than-$5,000&id=3231442 http://ezinearticles.com/?Take-Your-Company-Public-For-Less-Than-$5,000&id=3231442 Unless you happen to be planning to establish a charitable, non-profit organization of some type, the main reason why you may be interested in starting a business is to make a living or build wealth from the endeavor. For many people, the desire to "be your own boss" and escape from the shackles of traditional employment is part of the motivation, but the bottom line usually comes down to wanting some form of business financial success so that you are not living from paycheck to paycheck. One of the most important things that you will do in... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:08:54 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Financial-Success-Comes-With-Proper-Planning&id=1227894 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Financial-Success-Comes-With-Proper-Planning&id=1227894 Many business owners have told me over the years that they keep one set of numbers for the bank and another set kept secret for their one use. This approach is not just foolish, but dangerous. We explore the importance of Planning and it's use in the Business. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:19:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Planning-Is-it-Critical-Or-a-Waste-of-Time?&id=3186121 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Planning-Is-it-Critical-Or-a-Waste-of-Time?&id=3186121 The Halo Effect is a phenomenon that occurs when positive feelings about a person's character are unknowingly transferred to other unrelated characteristics. This simple psychological trick can do wonders for your business/brand. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:26:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Utilizing-the-Halo-Effect-to-Win-Over-Clients&id=3194453 http://ezinearticles.com/?Utilizing-the-Halo-Effect-to-Win-Over-Clients&id=3194453 The United States Postal Service has announced the possible closure of as many as 3,200 of their nearly 33,000 locations. The official USPS statement blames a decline in mail volumes, citing email, online bill paying, and the recession as reasons for the closings. As volumes have been dropping the USPS top-line higher fuel prices have had an impact on the bottom-line. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:47:42 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Post-Office-Closures-Show-Why-Downsizing-Businesses-is-So-Difficult&id=2721543 http://ezinearticles.com/?Post-Office-Closures-Show-Why-Downsizing-Businesses-is-So-Difficult&id=2721543 The Detroit milk price war has heated up. Engaging in price wars can destroy a retailer. Here are 5 proven strategies to keep a price war from ruining your business. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:52:33 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Survive-a-Price-War&id=2725878 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Survive-a-Price-War&id=2725878 When it comes to fishing, the great state of Alaska is at the top of the game. Its fishing industry is one to be admired, and is, in fact, by industry leaders all over the world. Over the years, Alaska has worked to improve the fishing industry upon which its economy so depends. Renowned not only for its superior production, the state is also admired for its sustainability effort. In fact, it is the only state that has actually written conservation laws into its constitution. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:46:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?In-the-Fishing-Industry?-A-Business-to-Be-Admired&id=3228480 http://ezinearticles.com/?In-the-Fishing-Industry?-A-Business-to-Be-Admired&id=3228480 Too many times people who want to start their own business delude themselves when putting their business plan together. It's a tough thing to do but you must remove your emotions and only analyze the facts. The objective is to present factual information. The facts should sell themselves without you intentionally glossing over the less than positive points. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:51:27 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Who-Are-You-Trying-to-Kid-With-That-Business-Plan?&id=3209658 http://ezinearticles.com/?Who-Are-You-Trying-to-Kid-With-That-Business-Plan?&id=3209658 Action -- Why is this so important to remember when having your own business? It can determine your seriousness about how your business grows. It is a key to store in your thoughts and bring out when you are feeling lazy. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:31:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Action-A-Crucial-Decision-to-Make-For-You-Business&id=3209603 http://ezinearticles.com/?Action-A-Crucial-Decision-to-Make-For-You-Business&id=3209603 Unless you are planning to keep your business through retirement, or pass it down to future generations in your family, you should have a good exit plan. By evaluating today's success, small business owners can look ahead to the assets the business will have, and the freedom that all your hard work will hopefully provide you in the future. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:14:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Small-Business-Exit-Plan&id=3216366 http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Small-Business-Exit-Plan&id=3216366 In one of my recent articles, I discussed profitability (Owners Benefit) as one of the key elements in determining a business valuation. I mentioned that if a business generate limited or no cash flow, it normally can only sell its tangible assets-receivables, inventories, furniture and fixtures and equipment.-for a nominal amount. Yes, you may get more than the book value, but I find it rare. Unfortunately, over and over again, sellers come to me wanting to sell their business at a point of no return-where the business generates no profit or negative cash flow. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:02:10 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Selling-You-Business?-Consider-an-Exit-Strategy&id=3210127 http://ezinearticles.com/?Selling-You-Business?-Consider-an-Exit-Strategy&id=3210127 Everyone thought that most businesses understand the fundamental steps, but we all agreed that what separated the proverbial men from the boys is execution. Clearly sitting down and planning to do something, then doing it. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:58:16 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lack-of-Execution-The-Business-Killer&id=3170685 http://ezinearticles.com/?Lack-of-Execution-The-Business-Killer&id=3170685 The tactical elements of the legendary Sun Tzu are adapted for business and broken down to help you gain a competitive advantage on your competition. This article specifically covers the utilization of Sun Tzu's principle of surpassing your competitors by applying deception and using foreknowledge. Learn the tactic, how to apply it, and how it can help you develop and strengthen your online presence as well as overall business. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:52:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sun-Tzu-3-Utilize-Deception-and-Foreknowledge-Maximize-the-Power-of-Market-Research&id=3208765 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sun-Tzu-3-Utilize-Deception-and-Foreknowledge-Maximize-the-Power-of-Market-Research&id=3208765 Many women business owners struggle through their first years of business without a business plan. There's so much to do, they think. It's hard enough just earning a profit. Who has time to write a business plan? This article shows you how to get it done. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:43:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Five-Steps-to-a-Business-Plan&id=1039495 http://ezinearticles.com/?Five-Steps-to-a-Business-Plan&id=1039495 The purpose of this article is to give you a potential option the next time you, or the boss asks, "What can we do to improve the business, while reducing the cost of doing business?" Grab your favorite beverage and let's take a quick look at I.T. Managed Services. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:54:05 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Battle-of-the-Budget-An-Opportunity-to-Reduce-Operating-Costs-With-Managed-IT-Services&id=3164508 http://ezinearticles.com/?Battle-of-the-Budget-An-Opportunity-to-Reduce-Operating-Costs-With-Managed-IT-Services&id=3164508 Banking crises has revised itself throughout the history, prominent examples include the bank run that occurred during the Great Depression, the U.S. There are two ways in which this will affect you: sooner or later rising inflation will wear down your net worth, may affect your net profit. In financial crisis, Banks stop lending to customers and also each other. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:11:37 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Banking-Crises&id=3188124 http://ezinearticles.com/?Banking-Crises&id=3188124 The practice of creating mind maps to help organize thoughts has been around for a while. However, until just recently, the thought to use this technique for business purposes was not very widespread. As technology has evolved, so has the interest in mind mapping software. Mind mapping software can be used in a number of ways to benefit virtually any business. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:57:28 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mind-Mapping-Software-The-Benefits-to-Business&id=3191564 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mind-Mapping-Software-The-Benefits-to-Business&id=3191564 Incorporation involves a complicated process. It requires documents to be submitted, and it used to take some times to complete. With the latest development on incorporation in UK, the entire process can now be done electronically and takes less time to complete. Still, it is not something to be taken lightly. One must make sure all the required documents are well prepared and submitted accordingly to complete the company formation process. Luckily, there are institutions that can help you with company formation, and they are available online. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:41:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Company-Formation-Advice-and-Information&id=3206908 http://ezinearticles.com/?Company-Formation-Advice-and-Information&id=3206908 No matter the size of your business, every entrepreneur needs to develop and write a business plan. A business plan is an outline that evaluates all aspects of your newly forming business. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:56:12 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Write-a-Business-Plan&id=3188659 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Write-a-Business-Plan&id=3188659 Starting a business involves your mind and all its faculties. You have to conceive an idea before you can turn it into reality. The process of making ones dream come true is never an easy one, and one cannot leave it all to the thought process. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:56:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-You-Need-to-Plan-Your-Business&id=3198916 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-You-Need-to-Plan-Your-Business&id=3198916 The natural tendency in a down economy is to cut prices. Doing so sends a message to the market. The question is "Is this the message you want to send?" Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:52:24 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Pricing-in-a-Down-Economy&id=3171514 http://ezinearticles.com/?Pricing-in-a-Down-Economy&id=3171514 A few weeks back I had a meeting with an extremely successful company that was facing a very common problem. They have an in house IT person (just one), and a marketing director as well. Both of them were on payroll earning a very nice salary by the majority of people's standards. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:36:43 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Lesson-in-Leverage&id=3178380 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Lesson-in-Leverage&id=3178380 Someone once said, "A partial plan implemented well is better than a well written plan never placed into action". It is very important to use the plan as your guide, but it must also be dynamic under constant revision because the marketplace is not static. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:17:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Planning-Takes-a-Road-Trip&id=3178012 http://ezinearticles.com/?Business-Planning-Takes-a-Road-Trip&id=3178012 In this kind of business you will know that there is a world of difference between an online jewelry stores and their competing wholesale counterparts. Local jewelry stores are simply best found in your local malls selling their products at highly marked up retail prices. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:56:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Your-Plan-of-a-Jewelry-Wholesale-Business-a-Problem?-Find-Out-How-to-Solve-It!&id=3123799 http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-Your-Plan-of-a-Jewelry-Wholesale-Business-a-Problem?-Find-Out-How-to-Solve-It!&id=3123799 If you are in a small business, you know that the market, trends and business plans have changed drastically in the past two years. Small businesses are especially hard hit, so here are six things you can do help your business actually prosper during the current slow down. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:03:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Tips-to-Prosper-During-the-Slowdown&id=3176191 http://ezinearticles.com/?Six-Tips-to-Prosper-During-the-Slowdown&id=3176191 Journalists, you got your butt whooped by innovative marketing that disrupted your industry status quo; stuff happens, and now it is time to do something about it. Consider that you build widgets. In your case it happens to be news, and like many engineers and other developers, you are enamored with your widget. However, like every widget, your widget needs to be marketed, sold, and supported etc, to generate cash flow and a long-term healthy balance sheet so you can build more widgets. Once you commit to developing business models you will progress forward. Once you step out of your homogenous comfort zone, you will never think about your widgets the same way again. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:50:02 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Strategy-For-News-Sites-The-Rest-Remains-Unwritten&id=3200941 http://ezinearticles.com/?Strategy-For-News-Sites-The-Rest-Remains-Unwritten&id=3200941 Many people who get into business will do so in one of three ways; they will jump right in and get started without preparation, they will take a large amount of money and get into a franchise, or they will work and study with a group of experienced business owners in their field to learn all they can about operating their business properly. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:38:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Choose-Successful-Strategies-in-the-Window-Cleaning-Business&id=3196775 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Choose-Successful-Strategies-in-the-Window-Cleaning-Business&id=3196775 With the evolution of technology, now is the great time to be an entrepreneur. Information can be accessed easily through the internet and there is a lot of available option for businesses that you can use for start up. There are also a lot of data that you can use that will help you build your businesses and these are practical tips which you can definitely use. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:23:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Start-Your-Business-Right-With-These-4-Practical-Tips&id=3189198 http://ezinearticles.com/?Start-Your-Business-Right-With-These-4-Practical-Tips&id=3189198 One sticky problem in franchising has been the issue of encroachment, and this is where a franchisor sells additional franchises to close together which impact the trading area of existing franchisees. This happens in a number of ways, and often, it becomes a situation where it is a violation of the franchise agreement. For instance, a franchisor sells a franchise outlet within the exclusive trading area or territory which was assigned to a specific franchisee previously. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:18:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Strategic-Planning-Do-Not-Cannibalize-Your-Own-Stores-Retail-Profits&id=3192172 http://ezinearticles.com/?Strategic-Planning-Do-Not-Cannibalize-Your-Own-Stores-Retail-Profits&id=3192172 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.