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Insulate Yourself From Operational Risk

Insulate Yourself From Operational Risk

Every entrepreneur has to develop a tolerance for a certain amount of risk. However, this does not mean they have to be vulnerable. By taking steps to assess and mitigate operational risks, business owners can have greater assurance that they will be prepared for the surprises that can arise in an uncertain and constantly shifting economy.Have you ever performed an operational risk stress test [...]

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By Norm Trainor | December 24, 2012 | Business Management, Strategic Planning
Budgeting & Planning? Don't Neglect Marketing

Budgeting & Planning? Don't Neglect Marketing

Many small businesses have already started their processes for budgeting for the new year and setting performance goals. Yet how many have given thought to how they will budget their resources and energies for marketing activities? It is vital to not only set a dollar amount for how much you will invest in marketing for 2013, but also identify how you will make the most of that money and [...]

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By Shauna Trainor | December 18, 2012 | Brand Management, Strategic Planning
Create an Ongoing Recruitment Strategy

Create an Ongoing Recruitment Strategy

A firm is only as strong as its people. Although that adage may seem trite, it is true - your business will only be successful if you have created a resource management strategy that places talented people in well-defined roles within your organizational hierarchy. In many companies, hiring and employee management are jobs requiring at least one full-time employee, if not an entire department. [...]

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By Norm Trainor | December 17, 2012 | Resource Management, Strategic Planning
Define Your Business' Role in its Industry

Define Your Business' Role in its Industry

As a business builder, it is not enough to decide who is your ideal client and how much revenue you want to generate. You must also determine whether your company will specialize in a niche industry or have a more general focus. How will it compare to others in that sector? Is your aim to dominate the market and lead your competitors, or to carve out a comfortable space for your organization [...]

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By Norm Trainor | December 10, 2012 | Business Management, Strategic Planning
Setting Objectives is Essential To Driving Growth

Setting Objectives is Essential To Driving Growth

Sometimes running a business can feel like you have been thrown overboard from a ship. If you just tread water to stay afloat and maintain daily operations, you will not make any progress toward the shore. After a while you will get exhausted and sink. However, if you set a destination and start swimming to it, you will eventually get there and survive. We have a saying here at The [...]

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By Norm Trainor | December 03, 2012 | Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning
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