What WorksTM for Management & Strategy
TODAY'S FEATURECreating a Small-Business Strategic PlanA strategic plan gives your company a direct route to success
Lack of planning often leads to failure. That's why strategic planning is a key success tool for growing your business. While a business plan focusses on startup nuts and bolts, a strategic plan plots your company's success in small, logical, ongoing steps. The strategic planning process can: Establish realistic growth goals and objectives Focus ...
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PROJECT MANAGEMENTProject Management BasicsGet the job done on time with project management FEATURED COMPANIESOpenAir Project Management
Deliver projects on time and within budget. Track project scope and performance. Free Online Demo. www.OpenAir.com Timberline Construction Management Software
Integrated Accounting, Estimating & Project Management Software. Sage Timberline Lets You Know Where You Exactly Stand. www.sagecre.com Microsoft SharePoint® - Free Trial
A Simple, Highly Reliable Collaboration Platform. Download & Test Drive Today! Microsoft.com/SharePoint
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STRATEGIC PLANNINGPricing and Costs of Strategic PlanningChart a path to future success by comparing prices and costs of strategic planning Strategic Planning BasicsCreate an effective business strategy plan by following these key strategic planning basics FEATURED COMPANIESAT&T Business Solutions
The Information You Need to Start, Manage, Move & Grow Your Business. www.att.com Competitive Insights
Gain insight from American Express to help you grow your market share. americanexpress.com/bizinsights
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PLANNING AND SCHEDULING SOFTWARE
Planning and Scheduling SoftwareFind affordable, functional software to keep your business on track Pricing and Costs of Planning and Scheduling SoftwareFind planning and scheduling software systems that fit your needs and budget FEATURED COMPANIESPlanning And Scheduling Software
Achieve Control & Automation Across Your IT Platform. View White Paper. www.IBM.com Microsoft SharePoint® - Free Trial
A Simple, Highly Reliable Collaboration Platform. Download & Test Drive Today! Microsoft.com/SharePoint IBM LotusLive Engage
Explore IBM's Suite of Online Collaboration Tools for Planning & Scheduling, Meetings, Web Conferencing & More. Get a 30-Day Trial for Your Business. www.LotusLive.com Management & Strategy News and Views
09/23/2009
Create Your Own iPhone AppYou don't need to be a web guru to design your own iPhone "app" (that's apple-speak for "application"). The newly launched Sweb Apps creates well-designed, customizable apps for a myriad of businesses, from restaurants to non-profits to retail stores. Through your app, customers can make purchases, contact you by phone or email, read your blog, and much more. Sweb Apps charges a one-time setup fee of $200-400, plus a hosting fee of $25/month. --Brian Luskey, Associate Editor
07/16/2009
Ensure Quality Clicks for Your Pay-Per-Click DollarsAfter years of developing click quality standards, the Media Rating Council, an online ad industry group, and the Interactive Advertising Bureau, a publisher-focused organization, have awarded the first-ever click quality certifications to four leading Web sites, including Business.com, Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo! Now, you can finally ensure that the clicks you pay for are generated by honest leads who are genuinely interested in the product or service you're advertising. In order to receive accreditation, sites are rigorously tested against strict industry standards. When deciding where to spend their pay-per-click dollars, online advertisers can now gauge their options objectively. --Brian Luskey, Associate Editor
04/10/2009
New Sources for Competitive IntelligenceYou know about Hoovers, LinkedIn and even Facebook when it comes to scoping out competitors. Now the social media phenomenon is spawning a new generation of websites you'll also want to scan to keep tabs on business friends, enemies or frenemies. CrunchBase bills itself as a free database of technology companies, people and investors that anyone can edit. The company profiles display an interesting array of charts, including a graph on how much buzz a startup is generating. Fast Pitch! is LinkedIn with an emphasis on communication; members use their company profiles to pitch press releases or reach out via instant message. Similar sites to know: Shout'Em and Dropjack. --Jeff B. Copeland, Content Product Manager
03/11/2009
Fixing Pooped-Out PCs takes Priority for Biz ManagersWith budgets busted, small businesses are keeping computers longer, making PC tune-ups more critical than ever. According to OnForce, a giant network of IT service pros, service calls to fix pooped-out PCs have skyrocketed 65% over 12 months as more companies opt to fix rather than buy. Don't wait until your PCs break or get clogged with digital goop. Run PC tune-up software to clean out clutter, fix faulty settings and speed up systems. To do that, go with the leader. System Mechanic 8.5, from Iolo, is the best selling PC tune-up software and has garnered great reviews from computer magazines and websites. It can boost your PC speed and help eliminate slowdowns, crashes and freezes. -- Daniel Kehrer, Editor of Business.com |
FEATURED LISTINGSProject Management Software Directory
Compare project management software using Capterra's free, comprehensive directory. Capterra.com Project Management Software
Simple project management software. Project tracking, task management, document collaboration, web conferencing. Free 30 day trial. www.CentralDesktop.com Collaborative Project Management For The Team
TeamDirection IntelliGantt connects projects managers with their team, whether they're down the hall or on the road. Intuitively and elegantly. www.teamdirection.com Strategic Planning Guide
Step-By-Step Template for writing your Strategic Plan. All Instructions, Examples, and Forms Included. Works for All Sizes and Types of Organizations. www.MyBusinessBooks.com Professional Business Plans Starting at $195.00
We will customize a strategic business plan that will ensure loan or investor approval. We will work with you to provide the perfect plan. www.BusinessPlanMyWay.com M1 Planning & Scheduling Software
ERP Solutions for growing manufacturers. Software provides for total management and integration of quoting, orders, shipping, accounting and more. www.bowen-groves.com iPhone Business Apps
Discover thousands of apps designed for business. Only on the iPhone. www.apple.com/iphone/business Planning and Scheduling Software
Manage employee time & attendance easily with TimeForce in nearly any business environment. Flexible time collection options and powerful reporting. www.MyTimeForce.com |