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Who says you can't make a living selling birdseed? With stores across North America, Jim Carpenter proves it's all about passion. Speed, Marie Dec 1, 2009 1163
It's all your business: 8 recession proof business strategies. Bishop, Lezlee Dec 1, 2009 883
Workforce Assessment Tool: 'perfect' for strategic planning: resource can give firms a comprehensive view of how to cope with downturn. Stone, Tracie Nov 6, 2009 748
Go with your gut honing intuition can sharpen business decisions. Smart, Maya Payne Nov 1, 2009 647
A time for thanksgiving. Hollein, Marie Nov 1, 2009 775
IFA convention: tools to chart a positive course: celebrating a milestone--a 50th anniversary--assures a particularly significant and memorable IFA Annual Convention. Fenwick, Laura Conference news Nov 1, 2009 1827
Research and Markets: Conducting Strategic Planning - A How-To Guide for Foodservice Manufacturers with Step-by-Step Methodology. Oct 5, 2009 219
No Fair! The instincts about fairness that emerged on the playground also apply to your partnerships in the workplace. Wagner, Rodd; Muller, Gale Oct 1, 2009 1717
The banks need to get back in play! They're supposed to lend money, right? Wiesner, Pat Oct 1, 2009 676
The five big lies of inventors: common misconceptions can cause the best ideas to fall flat. Franklin, Thomas; Frey, Thomas Column Oct 1, 2009 715
Change And Transition Strategies-After A Steep Market Decline. Henderson, John Sep 23, 2009 1250
Convincing people that your idea has wheels: become hopelessly committed. Wiesner, Pat Sep 1, 2009 541
Corporate librarian or corporate climber? Understanding your skills and communicating their value can help you pursue a career path outside a library as well as inside one. Maule, Amy Sep 1, 2009 2199
Taking care of business, family style: father and daughter team up to 'reinvent' Exeter firm. McCord, Michael Aug 14, 2009 699
Mind Your Assets. Jul 15, 2009 1521
Giving small firms an image 'facelift'. Adams, Steve Jul 1, 2009 790
Making it easier to do business in Africa. Brief article Jul 1, 2009 191
Management accounting--business strategy: Aaron Toogood explains how the balanced scorecard approach works--and how businesses have adapted this tool to their particular needs. Toogood, Aaron Jun 1, 2009 2005
How much can be cut? LaPointe, Pat; Reibstein, David Jun 1, 2009 699
Set up shop: franchises offer low-risk business options. Haraldsen, Tom Jun 1, 2009 1703
A case for inclusive work cultures in tough times. Turner, Caroline May 1, 2009 734
What is legal vs. what is right. Adams, Tucker Hart May 1, 2009 715
Organizations searching for 'creative' cost reduction. Heffes, Ellen M. Survey May 1, 2009 349
The tough game you have to play: offshoring is driving a structural change that is transforming cost structures, value chains and the skill needed to manage global firms While initially drawn to this services shift by labor cost, that's now just the "sideshow". Kennedy, Robert May 1, 2009 2288
Strategies for tapping into your potential--part 1. Tiffan, Bill May 1, 2009 1623
Leveraging the crisis to upgrade your employment brand: get your frontline foot soldiers to win the war for your franchise. Chester, Eric May 1, 2009 1542
The power of clarity: Tony Jeary's formula for accelerating your success. Jeary, Tony Interview Apr 1, 2009 1251
A path to financial stability: a sound business strategy is important no matter what the state of the economy. As you work with clients to determine the best methods of surviving the recession, be sure to discuss the following critical points for seizing opportunities to refocus, contain expenses and reassure customers. Apr 1, 2009 520
Outsmart! A competitive advantage keeps customers loyal and rivals at bay. Holmes, Tamara E. Apr 1, 2009 743
New strategies = new CFOs. Heffes, Ellen M. Apr 1, 2009 381
Financing innovation in tough times. Gibson, Rowan Apr 1, 2009 1611
Buyers and sellers can leverage the economic crisis: as turbulent economic indicators create a difficult M&A climate, this can be a good time for financial executives to assess their core business and explore positioning options--but incredible due diligence is essential. Hagaman, William R., Jr. Apr 1, 2009 982
Creating a new paradigm for disaster preparedness. Childs, Donna R. Apr 1, 2009 1795
Gulf companies need to focus on preparing for economic upturn, says Michael Jarrett. Mar 25, 2009 368
Your business story should be told well, consistently. Tenn, Ben Mar 16, 2009 932
Why strategic plans don't work--and what to do about it. Price, Ron Mar 5, 2009 1291
Downsize today: while thinking about tomorrow: today's economic realities are forcing many firms to shed jobs and space. Those that consider the whole picture--the people and real estate--can smartly cut and maintain productivity while simultaneously creating an environment for when the recovery comes. Pratzel, Bob; Morton, Steve Mar 1, 2009 1229
Construction process technologies: a meta-analysis of Canadian research. Froese, Thomas Report Mar 1, 2009 8582
Strategy for an improving economy. Report Mar 1, 2009 665
Want better performance? Say you're sorry. Kador, John Mar 1, 2009 2635
Getting real: need to make an appearance in coach? Send a doppelganger. Queenan, Joe Mar 1, 2009 677
Operating your club during a recession. Blaney, Thomas F.; Halloran, Patrick J.; Casini, Chris Mar 1, 2009 652
Reinvent yourself by firing yourself. Graves, Earl G., Jr. Feb 1, 2009 620
Starting points for achievers. Feb 1, 2009 2517
A fast start: how to take your big idea and run with it. Deutsch, Donny Feb 1, 2009 733
Power of the people: Morton's Edie Ames connects with employees behind the brand. Fisher, Brenna Feb 1, 2009 1301
The oracle of Omaha: how investing guru Warren Buffett snowballed his success. Blaskovich, Sarah Feb 1, 2009 1573
Treating your time like gold: strategies to get more done. Feb 1, 2009 1321
A rose by any other name: with the right business name, success will smell just as sweet. Stum, Jamie Huish Feb 1, 2009 2212
Showing the exit cordially. Bawany, Sattar Cover story Feb 1, 2009 1005
Strategic alignment: positioning our brand for the future: SLA's strategic alignment process is an extensive, research-based examination of the profession and of SLA's position within the evolving information economy. Romaine, Cindy; Zamora, Gloria; Fisher, Bill Organization overview Jan 1, 2009 3234
Elevate your info center beyond the transactional: if the information support is seen solely as a transactional encounter, then the strategic value of the support service will be ignored (often to the organization's detriment). Schachter, Debbie Jan 1, 2009 1028
Strategic planning during tough times: here's how school leaders should plan for the best possible future during an economic downturn. Bonstingl, John Jay Cover story Jan 1, 2009 1733
Business survival 101: control costs and look for new opportunities in down market. Caley, Nora Jan 1, 2009 1332
How The Ritz-Carlton Manages the Mystique; The luxury brand uses hard data on employee and customer engagement to create its image and ambience -- and to drive measurable results.. Robison, Jennifer Dec 11, 2008 2497
Eating your cake and keeping it, too: or how leveraged recapitalization can solve a dilemma. Scolnik, Glenn Dec 1, 2008 515
Powering into reverse-mortgage lending: the industry is only beginning to see the potential of reverse-mortgage lending. What will it take to jump into the space in a big way? Detwiler, Michael Dec 1, 2008 2802
It's the experience, stupid: how to create an event that drives business objectives and delivers bottom line results. French, Mark Nov 1, 2008 1275
Strategic partnerships and new directions. Storey-Manseau, Laurie J. Oct 24, 2008 710
Creating high-performance employees. Kimberly, Jim Oct 24, 2008 611
Acquisitions--a strategic opportunity in a weakening economy: while the current economic climate promises to present significant challenges for some businesses, it is also an opportune time for a well managed and financed company to consider a more diversified strategic direction to generate new revenue and income streams. Epstein, Michael Oct 1, 2008 1026
Developing a Patent Strategy. Patel, Rajiv Sep 25, 2008 1592
Not just a supplier: Raytheon subcontractor builds a partnership based on improvement. Lott, Annya M. Sep 1, 2008 428
Brock Blake: linking ideas and capital. Ostermiller, Pamela Aug 1, 2008 554
Avoiding random acts of PR. Goldman, Corri; Lindley, Liz Aug 1, 2008 1173
Five keys to building your firm's marketing committee. Altholz, Eric D. Aug 1, 2008 1113
Retailers doubling up to draw shoppers. Rizzo, Jovana Jul 31, 2008 908
Breaking up a business can sometimes be hard to do; like divorces, they can become highly emotional and difficult for all parties involved. Closson, Patrick C. Jul 18, 2008 806
Jump start the big picture: when attempting to develop an effective strategic plan, every bank runs into three major problems that threaten to slow progress and dim the vision. Here's how to recharge and re-energize the effort. Wemmers, Rick Jul 1, 2008 1814
Your questions delivered to their desks; Chamber members ask legislators what's on their minds. Jun 1, 2008 1089
This Report Presents in Detail the Best Practice Methodologies Banks Need to Ensure That Their Risk Management Strategy is Robust. Apr 8, 2008 547
Top 10 strategies to increase profitability. Newman, Marc Feb 13, 2008 923
Outreach sales success. Francis, Peter T. Jan 1, 2008 1341
Library & information science. Jan 1, 2008 2227
When you descend for the 'royal visit': a few leadership tips for interacting with your global teams. Khan, Omar Dec 22, 2007 711
The status of strategic planning in state correctional agencies. Gould, Laurie A.; McCarthy, Bernard J. Table Nov 1, 2007 4102
Strategic planning and implications for new board members (2008-2011). Morin, Chris Sep 22, 2007 799
Negotiating as a team: today, high-stake strategic negotiations for corporate mergers and acquisitions, or multilateral commercial trade, are not carried out by solo negotiators but rather by teams of negotiators and supporting casts of experts. Benoliel, Michael Aug 1, 2007 1938
Seven ways to succeed as a project manager: managing projects is both an art and a science. Delivering business value on time, within budget, and meeting customer's expectations isn't easy, and merely reading a book or two on project management isn't enough. Prakash, Vinai Aug 1, 2007 923
The road to a successful seminar: successful regional seminars do not come by chance. There is a lot of planning and organisation to ensure that the event runs like clockwork. Participants go away feeling satisfied that they have learnt something useful and they will remember the hospitality long afterwards. Teik, Tan Chee Aug 1, 2007 1415
Does your RIM program need a strategic alignment? With compliance and litigation concerns raising the profile for records management, records professionals have a prime opportunity to help evaluate and align business processes to meet organizational goals. Andolsen, Alan A. Jul 1, 2007 2728
Strategy, mission & vision. Tropper, Elisha Apr 1, 2007 1538
Using Strategy Maps to drive performance. Armitage, Howard M.; Scholey, Cameron Feb 1, 2007 1718
Strategies for small-firm success: implementing a solid business plan, including steps for marketing and managing profitability, can drastically improve a small firm's chances of making it. Blackwell, Jerry W. Jan 1, 2007 2928
Mapping a better strategy: scorecards and strategy maps can help your organization find its ideal focus. Stawar, Terry L. Dec 1, 2006 1870
On Best Behaviour - Sound Advice On Executing Strategy. Nov 28, 2006 3717
Company sets platform for aggressive growth in rewards, loyalty and card payments market: listed card marketing, issuing and management company Oncard International Limited (Oncard) sets the platform for aggressive growth across the Asia Pacific region. Company overview Nov 15, 2006 455
Six key ways to stay ahead of the competition: by conducting research, knowing what customers want and following a strategic plan, you can outdistance competitors. Hoose, John Nov 1, 2006 1741
Can strategic planning help mortgage bankers? Strategic planning has not been a staple in the mortgage business. Maybe now's the time to change that. Fairbank, Mark; Bonifant, Larry Nov 1, 2006 3466
Litigating the runaway software project case: an incompetent contractor can drag out a software-upgrade project indefinitely and turn it into a bottomless money pit. The business client deserves a remedy. Cherry, Douglas A. Oct 1, 2006 3896
Has strategic management shed the normal science straightjacket?: Revisiting Bettis' (1991) critiques. Crook, T. Russell; Bratton, Virginia Kim; Street, Vera L.; Ketchen, David J., Jr. Sep 22, 2006 6199
Projects that work: being on time, within budget, and to specification can be difficult. As one project manager explained, "you can have it fast, cheap, or good. Pick two.". Graham, Andrew; Longman, Andrew Sep 1, 2006 2790
Do you have a strategy? Inside these walls: a perspective for academic administrations: the first in a series of articles on how to improve environments for learning offers strategic planning as a way to boost student performance. Kalina, David Sep 1, 2006 1771
Inter-organisational cost management: if you're prepared to work more collaboratively with your suppliers, the IOCM approach can potentially improve your firm's profitability. Coad, Alan; Scapens, Bob Jul 1, 2006 1498
Strategic planning. Jun 1, 2006 1770
Producing a corporate mission. Jun 1, 2006 1442
Setting objectives. Jun 1, 2006 1314
All eyes to the business horizon. Apr 1, 2006 774
Good business means doing good: trust and support. Petten, Cheryl Apr 1, 2006 1682
How to get started on your strategic plan. Apr 1, 2000 594

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