All larger companies and all those who have been in the market for several business cycles are prone to an (identity) crisis. Corporate identity and the product of the company are related. This is quite important when dealing with change.

As a small business start-up coach, I get asked a lot of questions. The most frequent one: Where do I get start-up cash? If you are wondering the same thing, this article is for you. In it, you will learn about the differences between angel funding and venture capitalists, the value of taking out a loan, and considerations of taking on a silent or working partner.

A resume is something that advertises you in front of your future boss; think it as a tool that will enhance your qualities and professional appearance. It is very important to know how to create and use that good tool, what mistakes to avoid when creating one and how to make a good impression.

Selling your business note for a lump sum is a viable option if you need fast money from your business. For most note holders, the game plan is simple: sell the company and then get paid monthly until it is paid off. It is a stable scheme, but some people cannot wait the entire term to receive their money. If you are one of them, why not cash in your business note instead? Here's how to go about it.

Creating and managing a business budget for any business is the key to a successful business organization. Budgeting is the one of the most effective tool for investing in your business' future.

In Chapter Nine of Sun Zi Art of War, Sun Zi mentioned the principles of deploying troops in four terrains. They are mountainous region, water bodies, salty swamps and marshes, level terrain. Now comes the second part of the series, water bodies. Read on to find out.

A supply chain, logistics network, or supply network is a coordinated system of organizations, people, activities, information and resources involved in moving a product or service in physical or virtual manner from supplier to customer.

In the constantly changing world of stock market trading, online trading journals can be a valuable resource for the savvy investor. Online trading journals, unlike printed materials, can be easily updated to keep pace with the changes that occur within the market on a daily basis, and they serve as an important tool for evaluating current stock picks. However, there is a broad range of online trading journals available, and some are far superior to others. The best online trading journals will both evaluate the current market climate and provide substantiated historical data, rather than simply discussing market trends.

Too few organisations have formal strategies for succession planning, relying purely on an optimistic view that someone will naturally emerge to take over vacant senior positions. However, even in companies that have formal succession planning strategies, things don't always go according to plan. This article explores some of the reasons why even the best intentioned succession planning can sometimes fall short of expectations.

Building the business of your dreams can be a confusing matter with all the conflicting expert advice out there. All of it has value and different pieces of advice work better for some business owners than others. When all is said and done, it boils down to the three critical elements to success. When you understand them, it's magic.

Credit cards are available from more banks than ever before. There are a huge amount of different varieties of credit cards available online as well.

An excessive history of chargebacks may result in the disastrous consequence of losing your merchant account and your ability to accept credit cards. Some of the ways to reduce chargebacks from your credit card processing are discussed - so you can avoid putting your merchant account at risk.

Companies that traditionally wholesale their goods to commercial markets are finding a niche in retail sales, selling their wares to individuals over the Internet.

Does writing a proposal seem confusing? Not sure what format to use or what information to include? This is a simple guide to writing a great proposal that will increase your new business and sales.

In a bid to protect its own shoe-making and leather industries, the European Union proposed anti-dumping policies and duties against Asian shoes. The EU stated its intent last Tuesday as Asian exporters like India, Vietnam, and China flood European markets with cheaper but quality shoes.

The term conference can be used to describe any meeting of people to 'confer' on a certain topic. Far removed from the stereotypical 'year-end company conference' which is just an excuse for the whole company to pull into a posh hotel and have a weekend long party, the planning and execution of a successful and effective conference takes a lot of time, discipline and commitment.

The feedback facilitator should provide a brief introduction about his background. This is to assure the group about his competence and professionalism in directing the session. The feedback facilit...

Business gift baskets are an ideal way to recognize an employee’s talent or to make a good impression on your clients. A company can also customize these gift baskets according to the occasion and budget. Business gift baskets can be filled with chocolates, coffee hampers, cookies, wines, champagne, caviar and so forth. Most gift suppliers also design theme-based gift baskets, like exotic fruit baskets, wine baskets, cabernet and cheese baskets, gourmet baskets, chocolate baskets, sweets and snacks baskets, and so forth.

Are you ready to start your residential cleaning service? When you start talking to prospective customers they're going to have questions for you. The following article has 12 questions you should be prepared to answer.

The old hardware stores have now changed into huge DIY empires. What purpose do they now have?

There are increasing opportunities for those with good education and/or experience to migrate to a variety of countries without first having to find a company willing to sponsor a work permit, representing tremendous career and personal opportunities for people with skills that are in demand.

You know in reviewing the Enron 401K program there was nothing wrong with it. The only real negative was that they had to hold the matching funds until age 50. The program had lots of options and it was structured great. Actually it was a model program for a modern day corporation.

Did you know that 80% of all sales are made after the 5th contact? The biggest mistake we make is not following up with our clients regularly. We not only lose the chance to offer other services and products, we lose the chance for satisfied clients' referrals. Follow-up is good business.