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Write You - How To Improve Management Wins for Winning Business Teams Part 8: Secure Measurable Results
Are fake security cameras effective? The answer is a resounding "Yes."Fake security cameras have helped to prevent many crimes. Mounted in high profile, totally visible locations, these cameras are not hooked up to anything, they mostly operate for a long time on batteries and sometimes have a few flashing lights or other obvious characteristics to make them lo
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Supermarkets and other retailers are jumping on board the environmental consciousness train, promoting more and more of their products as environmentally friendly; meanwhile, mainstream food manufacturers are opting in to the organic food trend.From Welch's grape juice to organic lettuce in the produce bins, food retailers are getting the message that natural is
Since organizations are in business to make money through various sources of revenue, one would think that management would have a business strategy in place to ensure results are consistently being managed and achieved. Yet, during the last 5 years, what I have learned is that many businesses from small business owners to mid size firms with revenues exceeding $20 million do not have an executable strategic plan. These businesses operate by the seat of the pants philosophy or what I affectionately call spray and pray. (Spray it on the wall or within the organization and hope it sticks or delivers results.)
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Many of those who are mechanics may wish to go into the Mobile Oil Change Business because the entry costs are low and because that is their area of expertise and a much needed service. But if they do this, will they make money? That is the question in the mind of every wouldbe entrepreneur now isn’t it? So, then is a mobile oil change business profitable?As far
Since organizations are in business to make money through various sources of revenue, one would think that management would have a business strategy in place to ensure results are consistently being managed and achieved. Yet, during the last 5 years, what I have learned is that many businesses from small business owners to mid size firms with revenues exceeding $20 million do not have an executable strategic plan. These businesses operate by the seat of the pants philosophy or what I affectionately call spray and pray. (Spray it on the wall or within the organization and hope it sticks or delivers results.)
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Good managers know that creativity is essential for the health and prosperity of the companies they work for. And therefore, good managers also know that their single most important job is to nurture creativity in those who report to them. There are three keys to nurturing creativity: 1. Always acknowledge the importance of those who report
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Starting a business from scratch is not easy. In fact, over 50% of small businesses fail in the first year and 95% fail within the first five years. Why? What goes wrong?. Below are the common pitfalls to be aware of and plan to avoid.Poor marketing: Successful businesses are ones that understand and meet the requirements of their customers, you must know who you
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Early this week, I received a call from someone referred by a friend of mine in Utah. He was being flown in for an interview by a firm with whom he had been in conversations for quite some time and wanted some coaching before his interview. After all, it had been a decade since he interviewed!In circumstances like this, I try not to overload someone; in his case,
Imagine for a moment the cost of airline tickets if pilots could just begin to fly and not plan the best route? And, how many airplane collisions would potentially happen without written and filed flight plans? Some executives in management spend more time planning their vacations than they do they lives or their businesses.
Measurable results begin with an executable and written strategic plan outlining and delegating who does what by when. Through written goals that embrace the W.H.Y. S.M.A.R.T. goal criteria, measurement and therefore accountability are integrated throughout the business culture.
Some key areas to measure are:
- Weekly and monthly department goals of sales, units sold, etc.
- Number of new clients
- Average sale’s cost
- Number of referrals leading to new
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