I think business plans get a bad rap. There’s a movement out there that says that business plans are a waste of time because they can’t accurately predict the future. For this reason, these people will tell you to not bother doing one. They’re missing the bigger picture.
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In Defence of Business Plans
Posted by ScottK under StartupsFrom http://www.abonarconsultants.com 4920 days ago
2 for $7.99 – Pricing Strategy
Posted by ScottK under MarketingFrom http://www.abonarconsultants.com 4926 days ago
Last week, I read a few articles written by Paul Hunt on pricing strategies for companies. His view on pricing is interesting and I found some points that may be helpful for your business.
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From a Professional Business Blogger: The Single Most Valuable Piece of Advice I Have Ever Given!
Posted by yoni67 under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://jobshuk.com 4946 days ago
Made Hot by: BusinessGuru on October 20, 2010 2:17 pm
This simple piece of advice will help your Business Blog to attract clients and customers to your business...
If your need a boost, it will help you to actualize the full potential of your Business Writing! Read More
If your need a boost, it will help you to actualize the full potential of your Business Writing! Read More
Streaming Killed The Video Star
Posted by ScottK under StartupsFrom http://www.abonarconsultants.com 4954 days ago
In 1981, MTV famously launched itself by playing the Buggles video “Video Killed The Radio Star”. While this prediction didn’t come true, radio’s influence in the music business was certainly diminished. MTV had come up with a new business model that disrupted radio’s dominance.
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Some Tips For Successful SDTC Applications
Posted by ScottK under Raising CapitalFrom http://www.abonarconsultants.com 4993 days ago
The Federal Government’s Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) Tech Fund is designed to help technology developers get funding in the hard to finance pre-commercialization phase. This $550 million fund supports technology supporting “products and processes that contribute to clean air,
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What’s Better, Infallible or Successful?
Posted by ScottK under StrategyFrom http://www.abonarconsultants.com 4993 days ago
While working with a client recently, an interesting issue arose. While generating reports, I was given specific instructions on what information was to be shared. More to the point, I was told what was not to be shared. The concern was the information would cast some people in a poor light. In oth
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Alternative Energy Opportunities in Small Markets
Posted by ScottK under TechnologyFrom http://www.abonarconsultants.com 5009 days ago
I recently attended a bio-energy seminar at the 20th Annual PNWER Summit in Calgary. The seminar was informative showcasing innovative companies, new technologies and covering topics such as growth strategies and market demand for biomass energy. What I found most interesting was a common problem faced by all emerging alternative energy companies
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Failing for Success? The Anomalies of Business!
Posted by ScottK under StartupsFrom http://www.abonarconsultants.com 5011 days ago
Great team, great leadership, tremendous skill and a 1st place finish in the regular season. We had everything we needed to win the title this year, but we got knocked out in the semi-finals. What happened? We played well but still lost. Sometimes you can’t explain the dynamics of sports and just like in business things don’t always go as planned. So what next? What do we take from this failure? What’s most important is realizing that failure is “part of the game” and not to dwell on the “loss”. Instead it’s important to learn from these experiences, what you did well and what could be done better next time. It’s how you respond that matters
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An Open Letter to New Supervisors
Posted by ScottK under Human ResourcesFrom http://www.abonarconsultants.com 5016 days ago
Congratulations! You are about to begin an exciting chapter of your career. Your power and responsibility have surged. Regardless of how much training you’ve received, there is no substitute for experience. I’ve seen a lot of supervisors get off on the wrong foot. Some survive this, others don’t. Here are some of the most common errors of new supervisors and how to avoid them. Like with all safety rules, these tips are written with the blood of the victims
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Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur?
Posted by ScottK under StartupsFrom http://www.abonarconsultants.com 5017 days ago
There are many reasons people look at going into business for themselves. It could be that they hate their current job and yearn to be their own boss. Maybe a tradesperson feels that he or she could run a better business than the company they work for. It’s important that people go into business for the right reasons. Failure lurks around every corner and if someone is in business for the wrong reasons, he or she is much more susceptible to it
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