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Cash Flow Management
You wouldn't drive a car without a gas gauge or speedometer? And if you're driving on an empty tank, you won't get very far. So why would you make financial decisions without the proper tools? Businesses must master controlling the flow of cash. Cash flow planning helps eliminate uncertainty, identify obstacles and move forward armed with information. With information you can make plans and changes to improve your business.
Catalog Management: In-house or Out-sourced?
Many companies must resolve the dilemma of whether or not to out-source their Catalog Management needs. Be sure to examine the value a provider can bring and consider how much effort will be required to manage the relationship versus assuming responsibility for an internal team.
China Media Booms
China's media is booming creating opportunities for marketing-savvy Australian business. But many companies have little understanding of how to harness the power of the media in the world's most populous country. Managing Director of 8M Media & Communications Thomas Murrell* shares 12 Success Tips for companies wanting to improve their brand, image and reputation in China.
Cutting down on Water Usage in the Car Wash Industry?
Due to the drought issues which persist still in many states we are seeing the emergence of a new type of car wash in America; one which is indeed quite healthy for the environment. Some car washes are now recycling 90-95% of their wash water, yes that means the water is used over and over and the filters are getting clogged. The POTWs; Publicly Owned Treatment Works must accept high concentrated wastewater once the reclaim tanks are dumped.
Employment Lawsuits Hit a New Low
When the EEOC sued Ralph Loren because one of their photo shoots needed all blondes in it and denied a brunette an audition, one could conclude that political correctness and employment lawsuits hit an all time low. Swim suit models who were dark haired complained that they did not get the part? Die your hair for the week.
Everything Old is New Again!
One of the best administrative professionals, and most productive people I know, is my mother. She is 78 years old and still works full-time as the personal assistant to the CEO of a bank! (I come from great genes it makes me very optimistic about my long-term future!) One of her secrets to productivity is what is often called a tickler file....Everything Old is New Again!
Extended Enterprise In The Nesting And Cutting Business
In Italy there are a lot of small and medium enterprises (SME) that often act as subcontractors to bigger firms. For example, most of the Italian shoes come from industrial districts, where the orga...
Five Ways to Improve Your Bottom Line
A penny saved is a penny earned, the old adage attributed to Ben Franklin, only tells half of the story. A penny saved is really better than a penny earned, because you don't have to pay taxes on it. Here, then, are some time-honored ways for you to save money and improve the bottom line for just about any business:
Fixing The Wal-mart Image
It would be so easy to clean up the image of the company. Over the course of four years I made every attempt to explain to the corporate offices the reason the company was beginning to look so bad.
The downfall of this company will be the loss of the dedicated associate base it originally had when Sam Walton was still alive.
Getting Noticed!
Different ways to get your business noticed in the community.
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