Strategic Planning- Resistance is Futile!

When preparing for the future, credit union CEOs will encounter people who dig in their heels and resist change because they want to keep things exactly how they have been for years. Some of these people will be credit union board members, and some will be in the managerial ranks.

Opening Minds to Diversity

In the world of human resources (HR), everywhere you turn these days people are talking about diversity in the workforce. In particular, companies that operate globally are aware that to go beyond what is required of them legally and morally in eradicating discrimination can bring about a positive climate that will engage their employees, improve their productivity and enhance the effectiveness of their organization.

Communicating Your Strategic Plan With Employees

Robert Bradford discusses 5 key ideas for effectively communicating your strategic plan with your employees.

Executable Strategic Planning Is Effective Delegation of Who Does What By When

Does your strategic plan indicate who does what by when? If not, it should.

10 Ways to Look Chic on the Web

Marketing and selling over the internet allows you to enjoy the ever-so-fabulous pleasure of sitting around in a nighty and bunny slippers while you watch the sales and leads roll in. But no matter what you’re wearing, your web presence must still be dressed to the nines. Here are ten tips for making your website chic.

Managing Workforce Diversity for Better Corporate Results

How useful is workforce diversity? Is it a problem one need to cope with or should it be seen as an opportunity that can be used to enhance the overall effectiveness of the corporation? Understanding the reasons for the dominance of diversity is the first step towards managing diversity.

Time is Money - So Make More Money by Using Less Time!

Robert Bradford discusses how to improve profitability by paying attention to how you use time - both yours and your customers.

Strategic Planning - Who Is Missing from Your C Level Executive Team

Do you think you have everyone that you need on your C Level Executive Team in developing a strategic plan? The answer to this question may surprise you.

Strategic Alliances - What, Why, How, Etc

A strategic alliance is one in which two companies join hands to market services and products for mutual benefit. Traditionally, strategic alliances are formed between companies that are not direct competitors of each other but have complementary products or services that are marketed to the same target audience. There are three primary types of strategic alliances - joint ventures, minority equity investments, and direct cooperation.

Differentiation - Smart Marketing Strategies for the Solo Entrepreneur

Are you ever frustrated or hesitant when you talk to prospective customers because you can’t readily explain why they should come to you rather than go to your competitors? Sure, you might have your 30-second elevator speech, but then they ask you that dreaded question, “So what makes you different?” Then, all those self-doubts creep in, and you just aren’t sure what to say. Differentiation can boost confidence--yours in yourself and that prospective customer’s confidence in you!

Top 3 Strategies to Boost Your Perceived Value

Three ways to boost your perceived value are: deliver unexpected value, ensure your client's success and toot your own horn. Learn steps in how to do all three and keep clients coming back.

Introducing the 15 Frameworks of Successful Self-Employed Professionals

A framework is a way of thinking, a point-of-view, a perspective on something. Here are the 15 frameworks of the successfully self-employed professional. You'll find some of these to be radical and foreign. Don't let that stop you! Try them on; see what you learn from them.

Avoiding the Small Business Cash Flow Roller Coaster

Running a business on the feast-or-famine roller coaster is hard on the cash flow aspect of your business and harder still on your nerves. With diligence and determination you can break this cycle. Learn how.

Blowing Your Own Horn - A Key Marketing Strategy for Small Business

Successful solo entrepreneurs spend quite a bit of time building and expanding their networks. We may meet face to face, over the telephone or online. We exchange pleasantries, information, referrals or resources and in doing so, strengthen the bonds with individuals and the whole organization. What is not quite as common in our exchanges is the use of a personal or business success story.

Think Yourself To Success

You've bought and read every popular book on entrepreneurship and success in business. You've joined all the right organizations and met the right people. You've learned the latest time management tips and have the most up-to-date software. Still there is something missing. What is left to do? Read on...