http://www.artipot.com/dir/business/strategic-planning/ Latest Strategic Planning articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/382304/are-plans-and-planning-necessary.htm Are business plans good enough to become a necessity? Most of those who had formal business schooling would scoff at any assertions that traditional business plans are not essential. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:03:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/382304/are-plans-and-planning-necessary.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/382072/stop-blaming-the-economy-and-start-goals-for-your-business.htm It is fact that we are in recession right now. Nevertheless, that does not give you the opportunity to blame all of your sales woes on the economy. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:14:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/382072/stop-blaming-the-economy-and-start-goals-for-your-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/379277/strategic-management-improving-your-company.htm A manager is a manager is a manager, some people might think. A manager is usually thought of as the first person of authority that people can address in their company, and is also the person who serves as a direct connection to the superiors of the company, responsible for linking the members of a team with the higher-ups and informing them about the company's direction,... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:53:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/379277/strategic-management-improving-your-company.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/378476/become-a-strategic-thinker.htm So you're stuck in a dead-end job with no salvation in sight. You find yourself staying in your horrible job because everyone is telling you that you cannot simply just pack up and leave. Dreams of saying, "I quit!" haunt you day in, day out. In fact, all you dream about is the day you retire. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:43:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/378476/become-a-strategic-thinker.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/376923/how-to-move-old-inventory-tips-you-must-know.htm Move inventory you've paid for before buying more stock, the pundits say, but it's easier said than done. Here are some ideas on how to dispose of inventory using the most cost-effective methods. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:25:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/376923/how-to-move-old-inventory-tips-you-must-know.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373139/why-strategic-management-works.htm You can't stand your job. You're overworked, underpaid, unappreciated. No one at work knows what's going on, except the higher-ups. Most of you only know when you did something wrong, but not when you've done something right. The managers in the workplace are toxic - demoralizing people's morale on a day-to-day basis. When your organization suffers from low employee morale,... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:28:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373139/why-strategic-management-works.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/372898/improve-your-hiring-process-to-cut-costs.htm Did you know that an estimated two-thirds of employee hiring decisions may be mistakes? This article will provide you with information that can help you improve your hiring process so that you can cut costs and maximize productivity in your organization. Whether you're an owner, an executive or a manager, the following information will be beneficial to you. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:35:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/372898/improve-your-hiring-process-to-cut-costs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/371531/becoming-a-strategic-thinker.htm Strategic thinking is a practically common phrase that gets thrown around and used, especially during business meetings and conferences. Such a widespread use of the phrase makes it easy to assume that everyone is on the same page on what is meant by the phrase "strategic thinking". A lot of theorists came up with various theories defining the phrase in different ways. But... Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:49:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/371531/becoming-a-strategic-thinker.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/371374/looking-forward-to-the-upturn.htm This article discusses how the latest statistics on market demand and consumer sentiment affect your present and future business outlook. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:37:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/371374/looking-forward-to-the-upturn.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/371246/vision-without-this-is-wasted.htm A lot of businesses get obsessed with having the right vision - Yes, a clear vision is vital but unless you spend time on another area it could all be pie in the sky... Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:37:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/371246/vision-without-this-is-wasted.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/370551/business-cost-cutting-in-the-downturn.htm Expensive phone bills and broadband costs should be the last thing on your mind when you're trying to run a business, particularly in an economic downturn. One way you can streamline your costs, however, is with a tailor-made caller package. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:40:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/370551/business-cost-cutting-in-the-downturn.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/368903/growing-gains-how-to-tap-into-emerging-markets.htm For companies looking to globalise, targeting emerging markets through website translation and SEO is a cost effective way of achieving this. And for secure back-end support, dedicated data centres ensure business continuity as the enterprise grows. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:56:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/368903/growing-gains-how-to-tap-into-emerging-markets.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/368847/managing-the-economic-downturn-the-smart-way.htm Numerous companies are taking drastic measures to help save on costs during the economic crisis. However, there are a series of basic, non-extreme steps any company can take to manage the economic downturn on a transformational - rather than cost-reduction - basis. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:20:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/368847/managing-the-economic-downturn-the-smart-way.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/365727/how-to-motivate-your-staff-even-in-tough-times.htm Highly enthusiastic and motivated employees are more productive, take less time off and are more likely to stay with your company. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:02:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/365727/how-to-motivate-your-staff-even-in-tough-times.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/365696/buy-below-wholesale-to-increase-your-profits.htm Everyone knows that there are retail prices that customers pay in stores for products, and wholesale prices that the stores pay their suppliers for these goods to sell. What many people do not know is that it is possible to buy below wholesale to increase their profits in their business. There are just a few tricks to use in order to find products and buy below wholesale. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:37:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/365696/buy-below-wholesale-to-increase-your-profits.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/365660/let-your-competition-do-the-hard-work.htm In this article we discuss how to analyse your competitors' pay per click ads to save your business money and begin advertising with a head start. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:05:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/365660/let-your-competition-do-the-hard-work.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/365336/a-brief-introduction-to-voice-broadcasting-and-how-it-can-be-an-effective-marketing-tool.htm Voice broadcasting might seem like a difficult thing to get into and perfect but it is an essential tool for telemarketing. Optimising your voice broadcasting has the potential to make an enormously positive difference to your marketing campaign. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:53:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/365336/a-brief-introduction-to-voice-broadcasting-and-how-it-can-be-an-effective-marketing-tool.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/365120/advantages-of-outsourcing-medical-billing.htm A common complaint from physicians is that they underestimated the amount of time they would have to devote to the business end of their practices! It's hard to keep track of billing in a busy office where the staff is already stretched thinly. If you are a doctor drowning in billing concerns, red tape, and paper work, here are some reasons you might want to consider... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:59:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/365120/advantages-of-outsourcing-medical-billing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/363840/energy-savings-in-your-machine-shop.htm If you are a shop owner and fed up with your high energy bills, consider a few suggestions to lower your bills and energy consumption. Not only is it good for the shop accounting books, it will be better for the environment and a great way to reasonably bring overhead costs down. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:07:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/363840/energy-savings-in-your-machine-shop.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/363615/building-security-in-your-small-business.htm It is time to ensure that you survive and thrive. You must build in security to your business. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:02:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/363615/building-security-in-your-small-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/355306/how-to-optimise-shipping-costs-for-higher-conversions.htm As an online retailer, shipping costs become part of the overall cost of your product to the purchaser. Research firm eMarketer puts cart-abandonment rate at 52%, while a NetIQ study found that consumers attribute 35% of their abandoned carts to high shipping costs and lengthy delivery times. Fri, 22 May 2009 11:02:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/355306/how-to-optimise-shipping-costs-for-higher-conversions.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/354238/if-you-sell-affiliate-programs-do-not-advertise-them-tell-how-to-make-money-with-them.htm The title argues, that I must not sell features but benefits. I think, that it is excatly the right way how to make money on the internet. The truth is, nobody wants to be an object of the sales pitch. But everybody, who surfs online, wants information, which will help him or solve his problems. Wed, 20 May 2009 23:43:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/354238/if-you-sell-affiliate-programs-do-not-advertise-them-tell-how-to-make-money-with-them.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/353988/can-the-uk-bounce-back-from-debt.htm With the most serious economic turmoil over the past 60 years, recession has taken a steep turn worldwide. Not only has this phenomenon affected some small and developing countries, but also the big giants like the US and the UK are also facing its acute impact. Wed, 20 May 2009 15:52:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/353988/can-the-uk-bounce-back-from-debt.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/353977/the-ins-and-outs-of-price-fixing-and-how-it-can-affect-your-online-business.htm Up until recently, 2007 to be exact, price fixing in the United States was illegal. That is to say, manufacturers and sellers could not get together and decide on pricing. The most that could happen is that the manufacturer could suggest a retail price. Wed, 20 May 2009 15:33:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/353977/the-ins-and-outs-of-price-fixing-and-how-it-can-affect-your-online-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/350976/understanding-your-generation-x-market.htm It pays to understand your marketplace as comprehensively as possible. One of the first ways that a market is segmented is by age. If your target market includes Gen Xers, take the time to learn a little more about them here. Fri, 15 May 2009 22:40:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/350976/understanding-your-generation-x-market.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/350882/business-plan-guide-7-mistakes-to-avoid-when-writing-a-business-plan.htm A business plan guide can be helpful in teaching you the components you need to include in your business plan. But you also need to avoid the seven fatal pitfalls that can sabotage your business plan and your new business. Fri, 15 May 2009 19:56:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/350882/business-plan-guide-7-mistakes-to-avoid-when-writing-a-business-plan.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/350486/creating-goals-for-your-business-plan.htm Goals help you to focus and move forward in your business. Entrepreneurs with no goals have no clear direction. Fri, 15 May 2009 02:33:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/350486/creating-goals-for-your-business-plan.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/350424/strategic-planning-focuses-your-results.htm Strategic planning is an essential activity for entrepreneurs but often neglected. Your strategic plan is the road map to the future, it's where you are taking your business. It guides your decisions. Fri, 15 May 2009 01:59:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/350424/strategic-planning-focuses-your-results.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/348521/building-strategic-relationships.htm What role does the distributor have in supporting the manufacturer's marketing efforts? How does the distributor integrate with supplier branding efforts? Should they? How do distributors support the design engineer as well? How does the manufacturer support distributor branding efforts for their services? Should they? How does the manufacturer support the distributor's... Tue, 12 May 2009 18:08:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/348521/building-strategic-relationships.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/347848/information-products-produce-income.htm This article describes the importance of creating information products to grow your client and customer base. The author also helps you get started with a few suggestions about what you need to do to put together an information product. Tue, 12 May 2009 06:09:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/347848/information-products-produce-income.htm