What Is An Enterprise Architecture

Enterprise architecture integrates the general decisions that have to be made within an organization. It helps to build an information support system. Enterprise architecture acts as a master plan that coordinates the different aspects of a business enterprise. These are the goals, objectives and strategies adopted in the business planning process. It also includes the business terms, organization structures, processes and data in business operations, application systems and databases involved in automation. The computer operating systems and network frame the technological infrastructure.

Globalization and Corporate Finance

What is corporate finance? In the United States corporate finance refers to the strategies, techniques and financial processes used to acquire, manage, and utilize capital assets. Some of the financial activities that are involved in corporate finance include: fundraising for start up ventures, securing investors, merging with other companies, orchestrating acquisitions, and selling company stocks.

Business Triage

What do Tylenol, New Coke, Jack-in-the-Box, Bag Leaf Spinach, Katrina and the World Trade Center have in common? They were all disasters.

Setting Business Goals-Use the SMART Method to Achieve Dramatic Results

Proper goal setting is a critical element of any successful business. Without realistic goals, business owners and employees are often left to follow a vague and winding performance roadmap. A clear set of goals helps a business continuously improve, compete more effectively, and fine tune its operations and processes over time.

Making the Move to an Outbound Telephone Sales Operation-All You Need to Know

Organisations need to become more proactive in their sales approach. Moving to an outbound telephone sales environment is one sure way to increase sales and profits, if it is done correctly.

The Industrialized World Isn't Safe From Pandemic

The coming avian flu pandemic holds more secrets than most in the industrialized world realize.

Strategic Management: Critical Steps for Developing Competitive Edge and Innovative Strategies

In order for entrepreneurs to develop a successful start-up business that will last more than a few years, it is essential to produce a written business model, or plan. There are several key steps that must be considered when developing this document. These critical steps are essential to develop a competitive edge in the market and help to improve innovative strategy.

Strategic Alliances for Innovation, Technology and Training

Strategic alliances in your future? To compliment your core strengths shores up your core weakness and improves production capabilities to better serve customers; an exchange of technology might be considered. An example of this type of alliance is the alliance of Kinko's Service Corp. (copy centers) and Xerox Engineering Systems to establish a nationwide network for faxing large-format documents. This service was especially valuable to architects, contractors and advertising agencies before file transfer protocol became practical. Kinko's gets a revenue boost and Xerox gets additional placement and unit sales.

Sun Zi Art of War - Using Direct and Indirect Forces to Achieve Competitive Advantage

In Chapter 5 of Sun Zi Art of War, in only two sentences, Sun Zi mentioned about the importance of direct and indirect forces. Although only two sentences, this happen to be one of the most important knowledge, Sun Zi passed down through his work. Want to know more and how to apply it in business? Read on to find out.

A Good Business Model Plus Marketing Equals Success

We all know that a good business model means success, but why are so many business owners not following the basics?

How To Get A Loan For Your Small Business

It's hard starting a small business and almost certainly you'll need finance of some kind or another. This article shows you how to go about gaining loans from banks and other finance houses.

Business Performance Management-The Critical Piece of the BI Puzzle

In today's regulatory environment, timely, accurate and comprehensive information is more critical than ever. While traditional business intelligence (BI) solutions have dominated the corporate environment based on their ability to quickly query, access and then report on information, they often lack the processes and metrics needed to measure and manage business performance.

To The Board Of Directors: Can Your CEO Answer 7 Key Innovation Strategy Questions?

Numerous studies and articles have recently reported on a key governance gap for many technology companies. Only 14% of technology companies on average have well developed global competitive scanning practices. What expectations of the CEO of a technology company should the Board have with regards to this competitive intelligence issue?

Build Slowly for the Long Haul

Recently, I was privileged to be in Mobile, Alabama at the Senior Bowl, where all the great college football players who are graduating seniors come together for their last big game.

Business Plan Location Success Tips 2007

What does it take to convey your idea to financiers? - How will you organize all that information? What you need is a clear outline and focus. - First you must identify your audience. Who are your potential stakeholders. - Rank them according to importance, but most importantly have a plan on how they affect your future business. In terms of an effective and well accepted layout, the following is a good start, but first where is your business located?