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Small Business Volatility
Most people you talk to will agree that the likelihood for success of a small business is not high. If you were to ask why, most would not have an…
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The Competitive Advantage Spectrum
In a previous article entitles “Factors of a Competitive Advantage” I covered the three main areas a company can compete without an existing relationship. The three areas again are Cost,…
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Key Small Business Success Factors
Many factors play a role in the success or failure of a small business, but how can these factors be assessed across business types and how do we identify which…
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Factors of Competitive Advantage
Does your company have a competitive advantage? A competitive advantage is the edge one company has over another. It is the reason someone will purchase what you have to offer…
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The Theory of Constraints
Posted on December 10, 2014 | 6 CommentsThe Theory of Constraints (TOC) is an operational management approach developed by Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt and introduced in 1984. It was designed around the idea that complex systems are... -
Small Home Based Business Opportunities
Posted on December 7, 2014 | No CommentsSmall home based business opportunities are very attractive for many reasons; being your own boss, setting your own hours, and earning more than you would working for an employer. These... -
The Up Side to Inefficiency
Posted on November 13, 2014 | No CommentsFor the past year I have been trying to wrap my brain around the paradoxical relationship between effectiveness and efficiency in small businesses. I have understood that one can be...
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