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It goes without saying that understanding the competitive landscape is crucial to identifying competitors and succeeding in the market. Consulting firms, such as Corporate Business Solutions Reviews, and academic strategists over the years have studied… 3 Powerful Frameworks for Analyzing the Competitive Landscape
Any successful business owner or senior level manager will know that investing in employees is essential to the smooth running and the success of their business. Taking the time to invest in your employees ensures… Why You Should Invest in Your Employees’ Education
Cloud technology has dramatically changed the way that businesses operate, and the way that workers and students keep track of, back up, and share their files with others. If you want to take a closer… A Look at the Processes the Cloud Is Streamlining
A typical call center will make and receive hundreds or thousands of different calls a day, with each of these calls coming at a price. The cost per call could include thing such as wages… Tips for Reducing the Cost Per Call in Your Call Center
Making a profit is the goal of every small business, but managing finances can often seem like an obstacle towards achieving that end. Nearly half of small business owners say bookkeeping is their least favorite… Small Business Financial Management Strategies
Are you a business owner who worries about making the wrong decisions on behalf of your business? If so, there are many business owners in the same situation who need all the help they can… How to Make More Informed Decisions in Your Business
You’ve no doubt heard about using partnerships to further your business, but perhaps you dismissed it as something only the big brands can do. That’s not the case — in fact, businesses of all sizes… Nab the Best of Both Worlds by Forming a Marketing Partnership
For many companies, improvements in technology over the past few decades haven’t improved their customer service. In 1976, a White House study found that only 23 percent of customers were completely satisfied with companies’ solutions… How Technology Helps You Deliver Better Customer Service
Want to start a new business? Good luck. Half of all new businesses fail within five years and more than 66 percent fail within 10 years, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. The University… Avoid These 5 Common Causes of Small Business Failure
Sixty-six percent of millennials want to start their own business, according to Bentley University’s Millennials at Work survey. Despite these aspirations, entrepreneurship among Americans under 30 had reached a 24-year low by 2015, down to… Essential Technology for Starting Your Business
When Ford introduced the first moving assembly line, he changed more than the car industry. He transformed the culture of our workforce and the expectations that consumers have of producers. Since then, manufacturers have become… 6 Lessons You Can Learn to Improve Your Manufacturing Efficiency
In order to keep their offices seemingly safe and secure, business owners often spend a lot of money on “fake” security products that are designed to fool burglars. While these security measures have great intentions,… Office Security Features That Will Not Fool Burglars