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Strategy: If You Have It; Flaunt It… If You Don’t Have It; Get It… If You Can’t Get It; Get Out– An Imperative for Success

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Bizshifts-Trends
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Without a strategy it is highly unlikely you will achieve your goals – this is true not only in business but in just about any aspect of life. ~Alastair Hyde Strategy and tactics together straddle the gap between ‘ends and … Continue reading →

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Business Risk Management: ‘Protect Against Unthinkables’–Loss Due to Damages, Legal Liabilities, Fines, Crime, Strategic Relationships, Disasters…

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Bizshifts-Trends
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“The first step in the business risk management process is to acknowledge the reality of risk. Denial is a common tactic that substitutes deliberate ignorance for thoughtful planning.” ~Charles Tremper Business Risk Management is the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks … Continue reading →

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Decommoditization: The Winnable Game

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Bizshifts-Trends
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“Our research shows that commoditization is as much a psychological state as a physical one. A commoditized market is one in which buyers display rampant skepticism, routinized behaviors, minimal expectations, and a strong preference for swift and effortless transactions regardless … Continue reading →

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Survive Business Crisis: Act or React?

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Bizshifts-Trends
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“The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word ‘crisis’. One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger-but recognize the opportunity” ~ John F. Kennedy “There are inevitably going … Continue reading →

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Predatory Pricing: Myth or Conspiracy?

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Bizshifts-Trends
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  “The attempt to reduce or to eliminate predatory pricing is also likely to reduce or eliminate competitive pricing beneficial to consumers”.–Harold Demsetz, professor   emeritus of economics at UCLA. In the article “The Myth of Predatory Pricing” by Thomas J. DiLorenzo, … Continue reading →

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Dysfunctionality: Get on the same page

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Bizshifts-Trends
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The famous tree swing picture (also known as tire swing, rope swing) depicting tire and rope swing in various states of dysfunctionality, illustrates the pitfalls of poor product design, or poor customer service, and the dangers of failing to properly … Continue reading →

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Change the Game: Change the Economics and Strategy of How It’s Played

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Bizshifts-Trends
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                                          “adapt and evolve or become extinct” In Tim Ferriss’ blog he writes: “The game today is all about changing the game. Competing head-to-head on products and services is table stakes. Innovators are looking for a new business model that … Continue reading →

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Myopic Madness in Business

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Bizshifts-Trends
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Myopic: Narrow-minded approach to a marketing situation where only short-range goals are considered or where the marketing focuses on only one aspect out of many possible marketing attributes. This is a short-sighted and inward looking approach to marketing that focuses … Continue reading →

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Back to Business Growth: A Business Imperative

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Bizshifts-Trends
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Competitive pressure on companies has never been greater. Globalization, mergers and acquisition, eroding margins, outsourcing, the technological revolution, shrinking customer bases; these and other developments are creating unprecedented challenges for business manager, especially for those who manage strategic accounts. More … Continue reading →

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Balanced Scorecard: Is it a Failure?

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Bizshifts-Trends
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The Balanced Scorecard is a strategic planning and management system that is used extensively in business and industry, government, and nonprofit organizations worldwide to align business activities to the vision and strategy of the organization, improve internal and external communications, … Continue reading →

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