To Outsource or Not to Outsource (13 Jun 2006) In these days of restricted head count and tight budgets, the question of whether to outsource or hire in-house staff is more critical than ever. The technical publications function, however vital...
Dont Wait for Tax Time to Look at the Bottom Line (13 Jun 2006) A curious thing happens to entrepreneurs in the spring of every year. They wake up one day and realize they had better figure out how much money they made last year so they can pay their taxes. But w...
How to Help Your Company Become a World Class Company (13 Jun 2006) Most people think real change in an organization occurs as a result of top-level leadership. This isn't always the case. Oftentimes, it's someone within the rank and file who stands up and challenges...
Why Free Agent Thinking Is Good For Your Company (13 Jun 2006) It's no secret! Day after day the news is riddled with companies who are moving operations to other countries or completely closing their doors. Those who remain must transform themselves to lean,...
How Your Business Can Pick A Software Developer (13 Jun 2006) Eventually, your business is going to need to have some software development. Your business is unique - you can't rely on a huge, faceless corporation to handle your unique needs with a shrinkwrapped...
Crisis Management Tips (13 Jun 2006) The term crisis management has different connotations. In this article, I will try to provide pointers that can be used in most situations: Is It A Crisis In The First Place?: This question is impor...
Organisation Tips For The Mobile Executive (13 Jun 2006) Despite the fact that everyone sighs "How glamorous!", the life of the business traveller can actually be hell! Fighting international datelines, jetlag, airline food, hotel pillows filled with rocks...
Downsizing in Organisations - The Real Truth (13 Jun 2006) I've met and worked with many people in all sectors of the business world and found that the majority of managers and team leaders are spending too much of their time on basic administrative tasks. T...
Do the People in Your Organisation Dress For Success? (13 Jun 2006) What really amazes me, with all the personal and professional development seminars people attend, from executives in corporate world, business owners and employees alike, very little investment has b...
Use Noncompete Agreements To Protect Your Business (13 Jun 2006) Q: One of my former employees has launched an online business very similar to mine and is contacting my clients and trying to steal their business from me. Do I have any legal recourse against him?
-- Brad J.
5 Steps to Identify Core Processes (13 Jun 2006) How can you identify a gap in one of your company's core processes?...Define your business model, create a process map, examine financial statements, set velocity and determine leverage.
Supplier Sees 53% Reduction in Out-of-Spec Orders Case Study (13 Jun 2006) The goal of perfection is a challenge. It is often viewed as an expensive process requiring large investments. Yet one company has realized a 53% reduction in orders that have to be set aside for additional Quality Control checks. How did they do it? They used communication techniques - not capital outlay!
9 Strategies for Writing Accounts Payable Procedures (13 Jun 2006) Now let's look at how to find $250,000 in accounts payable savings. If your organization has $500,000 in accounts payable each month, then STOP! We can find $250,000 in savings right here. Where, you ask? Increasing payables by 25% will produce $125,000 in cash plus $125,000 from automating tasks, taking more discounts, and managing the process better.
How to Meet Quality Standards with ISO 9001 (13 Jun 2006) In today's hectic business environment, it is vital that we are all on the same page, right? But how do we know if we meet those standards? Business owners and executives can avoid the uncertainty, and that's where ISO 9001 certification comes in.
Steps to Build ISO 9001 Compliant Program (13 Jun 2006) With ISO 9001 compliance you can improve the overall process performance of your business. And this can save money while satisfying your customers and increasing profit.