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/480016/get-paid-to-answer-market-research-surveys.htm Want to learn an easy way to earn money online? Why not sign up for paid market research surveys? Through simply filling in market research survey questionnaires, you will be able to earn extra cash. This is no joke. There are lots of companies out there that are more than wiling to pay you a certain amount for completing their survey form. Why would they do so? There are... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:40:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/480016/get-paid-to-answer-market-research-surveys.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/470485/great-marketing-means-to-buy-your-clients.htm If you want to be successful in your business, you should be willing to buy your customers. Do not get me wrong. This does not mean that you literally pay your clients and prospects to get them to spend their money with you. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:26:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/470485/great-marketing-means-to-buy-your-clients.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/464939/get-your-projects-approved-by-showing-management-how-they-support-their-strategic-plans.htm It is becoming more and more important for senior management to support the projects, plans and goals of a group, and it is up to the team leader or department head to gain that support. However, in over 10 years of work with change managers, convincing senior management to approve a proposal continues to be a main source of frustration among group managers. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:33:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/464939/get-your-projects-approved-by-showing-management-how-they-support-their-strategic-plans.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/455398/succeed-with-strategic-management.htm What does it take to create a company that will become truly successful? A lot of capital? A truly unique new product or service? A heavy load of advertising and a big name backing your venture? An excellent pool of skilled and talented employees? Well, that's probably what a lot of people would say, and they could even probably help, too. But all those are worth nothing if... Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:41:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/455398/succeed-with-strategic-management.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/449317/avoid-mistakes-with-strategic-management.htm In any endeavor you embark on, whether it's a personal project, your career, or your business, you will inevitably face pitfalls. That wasn't meant to alarm you, by the way, only to remind you that there will be challenges that sorely need your attention and all your strength and skills. You might already have a certain plan or a road map to attain your goals, but because... Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:33:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/449317/avoid-mistakes-with-strategic-management.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/447986/osha-provides-safety-videos-in-the-workplace-to-all-businesses.htm OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration provide and monitor health and safety in the workplace. Non-compliant business owners can be fined, penalized, even shut down until all violations pass code. But the bottom line is, OSHA is a business ally, not an adversary. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:07:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/447986/osha-provides-safety-videos-in-the-workplace-to-all-businesses.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/446411/business-planning-for-beginners.htm If you're on the verge of starting a new business venture, then you must have ideas swimming about in your head, just waiting to be taken advantage of. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:54:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/446411/business-planning-for-beginners.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/446079/supply-chain-management-purchasing-in-dentistry.htm The Dental Industry business that I am pursuing is using an online auction for selecting a provider of services, and it is reasonably high in importance to the buying company. My company sells solutions that are varied with many value added features when compared to the competition. Is this online auction a benefit or hindrance to the both the buyer and seller? Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:32:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/446079/supply-chain-management-purchasing-in-dentistry.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/445685/what-happens-without-strategic-thinking.htm Practically everything in life requires a strategy that has been well thought-out and is carefully crafted, whether you are working to make a major purchase, win a game, have a most satisfying vacation, and the like. Of course, business itself is one of the key things that require a solid strategy; without it, a business has no legs and no direction and is highly likely to... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:41:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/445685/what-happens-without-strategic-thinking.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/444368/estimating-market-size-business-to-consumer.htm Before you start a new business or move into a new market area, it is important to have an understanding of the size of the potential market. Here is an example from the world of business-to-consumer sales. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:28:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/444368/estimating-market-size-business-to-consumer.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/434755/complexity-reduction-for-structurally-improving-profitability.htm Why do the usual ways of dealing with complexity not work? How can you structurally decrease the complexity of your company and increase profits. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:39:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/434755/complexity-reduction-for-structurally-improving-profitability.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/426762/workforce-planning-solutions-for-enterprise-businesses-help-managers-employees-work-together.htm Eliminating poor work relationships through workforce planning will help your mid-size succeed! This article will provide you with information that can help your managers and employees handle diversity so they can work together. Whether you're an executive, a manager or a supervisor, the following information will be beneficial to you. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:37:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/426762/workforce-planning-solutions-for-enterprise-businesses-help-managers-employees-work-together.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/423597/is-your-forex-trend-following-trading-system-a-profitable-business.htm Trend following is a forex strategy that tries to take advantage of long-term moves. A winning trend following trading strategy is using price trends, taking small losses and diversifying it. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:55:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/423597/is-your-forex-trend-following-trading-system-a-profitable-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/423516/crisis-management-preparation-for-the-problem.htm Wherever one looks in life, there is always a crisis happening. Whether it is an unexpected question at a conference or a surprise drop in the stock exchange, the scale of crises is wide but the result is always the same, devastating effects if plans were not in place to combat the possible, but now prominent, problem. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:46:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/423516/crisis-management-preparation-for-the-problem.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/423153/marketing-for-business-success-in-a-recession.htm Recessions create unprecedented opportunities to seize market share from competitors. Smart companies that make the right strategic investments in marketing, R&D and possible acquisitions will thrive during the downturn and take off like rockets when the economy improves and buyer confidence returns. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:04:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/423153/marketing-for-business-success-in-a-recession.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/421263/economy-on-track-for-the-next-bust.htm Far from helping, government policies aimed at restarting the economy are actually worsening the crisis and preparing the next crash. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:54:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/421263/economy-on-track-for-the-next-bust.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/417529/strategic-thinking-developing-foresight.htm In everyday life, in your career, and in your business, it always helps to be able to anticipate whatever changes will come your way. It is always a good idea to have a plan mapped out, but at the same time, plans don't always work out the way you want them to, which is why you need to carefully think about anything that could spoil your plans, could derail or delay your... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:36:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/417529/strategic-thinking-developing-foresight.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/417389/how-strategic-management-solves-problems.htm In truth, not a lot of companies are willing to admit to other people that they might be in trouble, that they might be a difficult place in which to work, or that they are having trouble retaining some talents and workers. If you're part of this type of company, then you probably already know what kind of trouble it gets into but leaves unacknowledged in the interest of... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:11:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/417389/how-strategic-management-solves-problems.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/416535/workforce-planning-solutions-for-mid-size-businesses-help-managers-employees-work-together.htm Eliminating poor work relationships through workforce planning will help your mid-size succeed! This article will provide you with information that can help your managers and employees handle diversity so they can work together. Whether you're an executive, a manager or a supervisor, the following information will be beneficial to you. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:10:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/416535/workforce-planning-solutions-for-mid-size-businesses-help-managers-employees-work-together.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/413434/farm-succession-planning-is-passing-down-the-farm-right.htm The benefits of the passing down the farm succession process begin the day you get serious about designing the future you want for your farm and your family. And the process continues forever, just like your family's involvement in the farm will extend far beyond the lifetimes of everyone living today. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:18:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/413434/farm-succession-planning-is-passing-down-the-farm-right.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/412570/farm-succession-appoint-a-planning-coordinator-to-steer-the-process.htm If someone must be put in charge of the farm succession process who will keep mom and dad in the loop, keep the advisors moving forward, and keep an eye out for successful succession strategies being used by their peers for ideas that work - who should it be? The planning coordinator's job is to ask questions, assemble information, talk with everyone involved, etc. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:46:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/412570/farm-succession-appoint-a-planning-coordinator-to-steer-the-process.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/410748/when-it-comes-to-farm-succession-planning-you-must-be-willing-to-ask-for-help.htm Passing down the farm is a many faceted equation, and because it is unlikely that you have already been through it recently, it will require you to ask for help from those likely to know more than you. It includes elements of strategic planning, farm succession planning, and farm estate planning. Are you willing to set your ego aside and ask for help or not? Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:29:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/410748/when-it-comes-to-farm-succession-planning-you-must-be-willing-to-ask-for-help.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/409777/how-let-your-customers-sell-your-product-for-you.htm In this article we look at how to obtain video testimonials from your customers to increase your online store conversions. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:17:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/409777/how-let-your-customers-sell-your-product-for-you.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/408972/the-steps-in-strategic-management.htm Managing to some people would probably just seem like a simple matter of telling people what to do and expecting everything to be done quickly and correctly. While it's true that a lot of managers these days just think along those lines, there is actually more to managing than just ordering people around. Managing involves juggling people, skills, and workload to meet... Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:06:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/408972/the-steps-in-strategic-management.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/408643/tips-for-cutting-business-utility-costs-with-kwh-meters.htm Now more than ever, businesses are looking for creative ways to save money and raise profits. And in today's economy, utility bills are among of the highest expenses the average business shoulders. Organizations use KWH meters to monitor energy use in order to share the cost with other entities or to find areas of energy waste. Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:39:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/408643/tips-for-cutting-business-utility-costs-with-kwh-meters.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/408576/how-to-be-an-effective-strategic-thinker.htm Strategic thinking is both an approach and a frame of mind. It is an approach that allows you to see situations and conditions as systems. You see the big picture. You look at the elements in that big picture. You become aware of the interdependent nature of each element that makes up the whole picture. You observe the dynamism involved in the relationships. Once you have... Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:14:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/408576/how-to-be-an-effective-strategic-thinker.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/406923/farm-succession-is-a-process-not-an-event.htm That's right, farm succession is not an event, like going to the Dentist's office - something you probably do only when you have a tooth ache that has beaten out your usual remedies. Farm succession should be more of a life style. It should start early, is adjusted often, and be constantly in focus. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:22:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/406923/farm-succession-is-a-process-not-an-event.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/405931/what-a-business-strategic-development-plan-should-include.htm A business strategic development plan serves as a framework for decision-making or for securing support and approval from partners, employees or stockholders. The plan itself can be as simple and straightforward as the organization wants it to be, based on the way it normally makes its decisions. The key is not what the plan itself looks like, rather how the conclusions are... Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:41:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/405931/what-a-business-strategic-development-plan-should-include.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/405729/are-farm-succession-and-strategic-planning-the-same-thing.htm Strategic planning, when done in conjunction with succession planning, focuses your energies and those of everyone around you in a common targeted direction. And by clarifying what actions you need to take to get where you want to be, lots of other things become unimportant and can be discarded out of hand. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:04:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/405729/are-farm-succession-and-strategic-planning-the-same-thing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/405701/how-to-make-a-contingency-plan-for-your-business.htm So you've built a successful Internet-based home business. The revenues are rolling in and you are reaping the rewards. Have you considered what would happen to your business if you were suddenly not able to take care of it? Learn how to protect your investment with a Contingency Plan. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:52:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/405701/how-to-make-a-contingency-plan-for-your-business.htm