COMMISSIONS AND BONUSES
In many companies, the end of the year whether calendar or financial, marks the opportunity for the payments of bonuses. In recent years, reports of high value bonuses being paid to senior executives of large organisations have caused public criticism and adverse comment in the media, at what may be regarded as excessive largess for […]
January 14, 2014
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“New”, “Improved” – (but not as good) Why do companies change successful products?
Why do companies insist on changing the content or specification of their successful products without the consent or request of their customers? Microsoft made the disastrous product upgrade from the successful, popular and reliable Windows XP to the unpopular and unreliable Vista, which then in turn had to be hurriedly replaced with the successful Windows […]
October 31, 2013
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Pareto’s principle – a useful tool for customer analysis?
The Pareto principle, generally known as the 80–20 rule, states that, for many events, roughly 80 per cent of the effects come from 20 per cent of the causes. Applying the principle in business analysis can prove to be a very effective business tool, and one of its many areas of application is in that […]
October 1, 2013
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If you cut the support, – you might lose the sale.
The purpose of all businesses is to make money in the form of profits. Even so called “not for profit” organisations have to make money, which is re-invested. Profits are derived from income and income originates from the sales of goods and services to customers. Customers buy products that give them benefits. But the way […]
June 26, 2013
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We see what we want to see, but is it reality?
A recent visit to the optician prompted the thought that we often see what we want to see or expect to see, but can be blind to the reality. In business it is equally true that management will see what it wants to see but be blind and in denial of the true situation.
March 6, 2013
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ARE YOU SITTING COMFORTABLY? Well watch out!
During the last couple of months, three major retail businesses that are household names in Britain have collapsed into receivership. In each case, the companies have struggled with massive overheads, falling sales and cash-flow problems that ended in receivership and closure. All these companies were well established, so what went wrong? When businesses fail, it […]
January 25, 2013
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Time for a Change?
“Change” is the only constant. Whether considering the states of the universe, weather patterns, or ecological systems, all are in a state of continuous change and development where even the rate of change itself changes, creating very dynamic systems. Business and commerce generally are similarly dynamic in their evolution and change. New market opportunities arise […]
January 7, 2013
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CRM: Do customers really want to forge ‘relationships’ with companies?
There are   many “principles” and “rules”, which are said to be fundamental to the process of business. One of these is sometimes known as “The Golden Rule”. What is the Golden Rule? Put simply, it states that “he who has the gold, makes the rules”. Businesses are set up to produce money in the form […]
December 13, 2012
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Credibility – the essential factor of successful business
The past few years have been particularly difficult for those responsible for developing and maintaining levels of corporate income. In most markets, demand is down, and although there are signs that economies are beginning to grow, albeit very slowly, most businesses are likely to find that progress is slow, except perhaps in some of the […]
November 7, 2012
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Military Principles Of Business – Actions And Enablers
While the process of business should not be compared to warfare, there are some analogies with military action which are similar and relate to the principles that underpin the conduct of successful business. Successful military action derives from the application of a number of specific principles, amongst which Selection and Maintenance of Aim , Maintenance […]
October 4, 2012
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