Posts Tagged ‘business management’
Why Good Management is like Italian Food
Originally posted in an economics blog to which I occasionally contributed; the entertaining yet now defunct Bringing Sexy Back To Economics. The whole point of Italian food is that it is simple. The ingredients should be easy to find, instructions loosely followed and the result a rich but straightforward flavour, which will vary slightly from…
Read MoreWhen your Success Hurts You
Things are going well! Your business is growing, your clients are happy, finances are all comfortably in the black and your employees all have smiles on their faces. You can now relax and simply enjoy a job well done. Let the systems run themselves since whatever they are doing, seems to be working. Or. You…
Read MoreCashflow Management – Getting Paid
After recording Tuesday’s video post I came across this article which was a good reminder of a key part of cashflow management: getting paid. My thoughts here:
Read MoreStrategy vs Tactics
Understanding the difference between strategies and tactics (and, I would add, goals) is key to good business planning. This is subject matter I have covered previously and which, I am sure, I will cover continuously throughout this blog. I never tire of effective ways to differentiate these elements, and was recently sent another gem to…
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