All posts tagged "business strategy"
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Why corporate responsibility can be more than a marketing tool?
When I first started implementing CR policies almost two decades ago in the mining sector, it was thought of as a strategic play reserved mainly for the top end of town. However, today this is...
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The right ways (and the wrong way) to track employee performance
Tracking performance is never fun for anybody – tracker or trackee. But there are several strategies you can use individually or in conjunction with other pointers (depending on what can be deemed applicable in your...
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Crisis management plan: How to climb out of a business crisis quickly
It’s not uncommon for a business crisis to hit you, and it usually happens when you least expect it. You need to be prepared with a crisis management plan. That’s why it’s a good idea...
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Prepare to start your own business with 5 essential steps
Starting your own business is not something that you should rush into on a whim. If you take the time to prepare correctly you will save yourself a lot of time and money and avoid...
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9 things that keep your business running smoothly
A lot of people assume that the hardest thing about running a company is the beginning period, when you’re starting up something brand new, when you’re full of optimism and starry-eyed hopes for the future....
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Powerful ways to improve your business bottom line
In business, there seem to be two approaches. A common one with many marketers is to focus on top line growth for businesses. So that is increasing sales and things like website traffic. But it...
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7 Signs your business needs a software upgrade
As your business grows and develops, there will often be a number of signs which suggest that your current setup simply isn’t meeting your evolving needs. Some of these signs will be fairly obvious —...
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Is your business ready for success? How to plan for expansion
Every small business owner dreams of success. When you’ve invested blood, sweat, and tears, there’s nothing more satisfying than watching the numbers on those balance sheets increase. If you’re new to business, you may be...
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Surround yourself with the right tribe and anything is possible
I used to think one of the main obstacles faced by women in business was gender inequity — being the female minority in a male dominated industry. However, in listening to my clients and from...
