http://www.artipot.com/authors/466/brad-semp/ Latest articles by Brad Semp from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/237883/why-even-minor-systems-are-crucial-to-business-success.htm In order to understand impacts to business performance, it's necessary to understand how each component of a given business fits together. What processes deliver which outcomes and what outcomes affect which processes. The best way to gain an understanding of how each part of a business interrelates with another is to prepare a Cashmap in order to document a particular... Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:28:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/237883/why-even-minor-systems-are-crucial-to-business-success.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/237881/how-systems-give-you-freedom-in-your-business.htm Many people who are unfamiliar with or who are not sold on the concept of systemizing their business are often held back by the belief that systems will stifle their creativity or freedom. The opposite is actually the truth in that systems are the enabler to a business that runs on autopilot and a life of freedom for yourself. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:25:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/237881/how-systems-give-you-freedom-in-your-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/237877/how-systems-deliver-continuous-improvement.htm Contrary to the belief of many, systems facilitate rather than block continuous improvement within businesses. By understanding and documenting your business using cashmaps, you can test, measure and improve upon the systems in your business ultimately leading to increased revenues and profitability. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:18:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/237877/how-systems-deliver-continuous-improvement.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/237586/why-every-business-needs-to-operate-like-a-franchise.htm Whether it's a Fortune 500 company, or a highly successful franchise network, a successful enterprise relies on systemizing every organizational and operational element that affects business performance. So too, as an entrepreneur or small business owner, it's wise to develop and implement systems in your business. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:58:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/237586/why-every-business-needs-to-operate-like-a-franchise.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/237578/why-systems-are-essential-for-competitive-advantage.htm To achieve a substantial competitive advantage for your business, be sure to develop, market and sell a proprietary system for your products and services. By applying this approach to business development, which can be relatively easily documented using a Cashmap, this will help create a space within your marketplace that cannot be challenged by your competitors. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:45:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/237578/why-systems-are-essential-for-competitive-advantage.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/236756/3-reasons-why-gmail-voice-and-video-chat-should-scare-you.htm The recent announcement by Google of the addition of voice and video chat to its Gmail interface should be a concern to most users. Although most will consider the additions as necessary features, such additional functionality serves only to increase the existing stranglehold that the Email Monster has on daily productivity of almost every modern day computer user. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:14:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/236756/3-reasons-why-gmail-voice-and-video-chat-should-scare-you.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/235628/what-makes-an-ideal-internet-marketing-entrepreneur-resource.htm What would the ultimate entrepreneur resource look like? It would be easy to use. It would be easy to read, but would also include a more visual component for those who prefer to "see" ideas presented in a more graphical format. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:51:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/235628/what-makes-an-ideal-internet-marketing-entrepreneur-resource.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/198810/why-you-need-an-unlimited-autoresponder.htm If you're not using an unlimited autoresponder, you're just asking for trouble. You might be fine today. You might be fine next week. But if you start growing the way you want to grow, you'll eventually wish that you had started your list with an unlimited option. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:51:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/198810/why-you-need-an-unlimited-autoresponder.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/198711/the-do-it-yourself-autoresponder-script-is-obsolete.htm Once upon a time, the only way to really engage in serious list-based marketing involved the installation of an autoresponder script on your site. Today's autoresponder services provide you with everything you need to run a stellar list marketing campaign. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:27:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/198711/the-do-it-yourself-autoresponder-script-is-obsolete.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/50925/the-cashmap-trilogy.htm The bringing together of people, processes, and technology is referred to as The Cashmap Trilogy. It is this trilogy that governs the underlying premise, use, and application of Cashmaps within your business. Sat, 18 Aug 2007 01:14:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/50925/the-cashmap-trilogy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/46205/competitive-benchmarking-of-e-products.htm A properly executed benchmark process for electronic products (e-products) can provide a myriad of important benefits to an online business. If done correctly, the knowledge gained from benchmarking activities can steer an organization toward increased profitability. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 22:59:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/46205/competitive-benchmarking-of-e-products.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/41938/keys-to-avoiding-the-junk-folder.htm E-mail marketing is one of the most effective advertising strategies that a company can employ. However, there exists a challenge to maintain a high deliverability rate to ensure that e-mails reach the intended recipients. Higher deliverability combined with a sufficient open rate will make your e-mail marketing campaigns most effective. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:35:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/41938/keys-to-avoiding-the-junk-folder.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/41928/automation-features-of-an-e-mail-marketing-service.htm There exists many ways to automate your business. The set-up and use of an e-mail list management and autoresponder system may be one of the most powerful steps that you can take for your business. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:35:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/41928/automation-features-of-an-e-mail-marketing-service.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/37896/understanding-your-business-systems.htm There exists an important need to understand the systems that make up a particular business. From entrepreneurs to small businesses to large corporations, the identification and documenting of business systems establishes an important platform from which many improvement activities can take place. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 20:08:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/37896/understanding-your-business-systems.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/36074/business-knowledge-representation.htm The importance of documenting your business knowledge, specifically your business processes and systems should not be underestimated. Although very few business have well documented processes, one of the most important keys to growing a successful business is to develop a Business Knowledge Representation. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 19:19:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/36074/business-knowledge-representation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/8115/7-keys-to-selecting-a-money-making-mlm-business.htm One of the most important decisions to be made involves the selection of a home-based business opportunity. Making the correct decision will leave you with the freedom, flexibility, and income levels that you seek. Making a wrong decision may leave you frustrated and force you to spend more money than you ever receive back. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 08:09:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/8115/7-keys-to-selecting-a-money-making-mlm-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/8088/ppc-advertising-for-dummies.htm Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising has quickly become one of the most used advertising methods in internet marketing (iMarketing) today. However, many internet marketers and business owners have yet to take advantage of this low-cost, efficient advertising opportunity. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 08:09:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/8088/ppc-advertising-for-dummies.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/7647/e-mail-marketing-increasing-your-conversions-and-exploding-your-sales.htm Most companies understand that an internet presence is an important part of an overall marketing plan. However, many businesses leave out a key ingredient of online marketing. E-mail marketing is one of the most effective online marketing strategies that can help companies to substantially increase sales and profits. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:54:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/7647/e-mail-marketing-increasing-your-conversions-and-exploding-your-sales.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/6692/business-process-mapping-in-internet-marketing.htm Business process mapping provides a unique perspective and holistic strategy toward internet marketing success. If utilized correctly, the documenting of business systems in the form of process maps can lead to improved revenues and profits. Unfortunately, very few internet marketers will spend the time necessary to map their business processes. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:36:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/6692/business-process-mapping-in-internet-marketing.htm