Activities may vary greatly according to the various job functions in a firm. But broadly, you can classify activities into two groups: 1. Activities that focus on the short term, that help your firm achieve its tactical or operational activities. 2. Activities that focus on the longer term, that help your firm achieve its strategic objectives. Michael Porter, in his … Continue reading
If the time has come to expand your business entering a new market is one way to do that. There are a number of ways to enter a new market. You may find yourself using one or more of these strategies. To know which is the correct approach will require you to do your research. A great deal will depend … Continue reading
One way to grow your business is to expand it into a new region. The goal of every business is to make the sale. The second goal is to grow their business, and that can happen in a number of ways. One way is to expand your business into a new region. Expanding into a new region doesn’t mean you … Continue reading
So you’re planning to bring a new product to market. You’ve already done your research and have decided on the product that you’re going to incorporate into your business. Now all that’s left to do is generate sales from that product or service. So how do you launch a new product successfully? Glad you asked. There are actually 7 steps … Continue reading
Every business has competition. How you handle that competition can be the difference between who comes out on the winner in the world of profits. So what’s the best way to face down your competition in business. Take Good Photos Did you know that good photographs of your executives and staff regardless of education will lead to potential customers to … Continue reading
Growing your business should be more than something you consider. It should be part of your strategy for your economic well being and your ability to survive over the long term. Let’s look at some of the best organisational growth strategies for your business which helps in increasing your sales and marketing strategy. Never lose potential sales using Apptivo’s Opportunities … Continue reading
When you start a business there can be a lot of challenges. But as the days go by you’ll find your skills grow and everything won’t be so overwhelming. Many new business owners choose to work with a business partner. Finding the right business partner can put the skills of two people together can lead to increased success. If you … Continue reading
For business owners the most popular exit strategy is selling their business. Whatever the reason for selling your business these 5 tips can help. 1. Promoting the Sale of Your Business Correctly Make sure when you are selling your business you are promoting the sale in the right way. Promoting you are selling because you are retiring or because you … Continue reading
Growing a business from start to success can be a long process. The business world is very fluid and constantly changing, putting new businesses at great risk of failure. This is why entrepreneurs might want to consider acquiring an existing business. By acquiring an existing business you eliminate some of the start-up headaches and uncertainties, especially those headaches related to … Continue reading
If you are thinking about starting a new business online, good for you! You’ve already probably read all about those guys (and gals) who have gotten rich doing what you are thinking about doing. Many of these internet gurus have income figures per month that are many times what most of us make annually. So how do you as someone … Continue reading
