Industry Analysis: Once Is Not Enough
Refresher: These online resources will target your research energy.
Choosing a Distribution System or a Distribution Agent
Getting your products to your customers means choosing the right distributor. Learn about your options and discover ways to find the best distribution system for your company.
Saying 'No' to Doubling Growth Helps Staff Say 'Yes' to Family-Friendly Firm
Barbara Mulkey puts family first — and her business profits.
When Errors Are Not an Option
Digital Library > Operations and Technology > Inventory control “When Errors Are Not an Option” Alaskan Brewing Co. leveraged its biggest operational obstacle to develop impressive organizational muscle. The Juneau-based microbrewery, which generates more than $10 million in annual sales, is landlocked. This adverse geography affects everything — from bringing in ingredients to shipping finished product. A weekly barge from…
Entrepreneur's Adviser — In the Know
Digital Library > Defining and Serving a Market > Business conditions “Entrepreneur’s Adviser — In the Know” Question: "How do you maintain current knowledge of markets?" Answer: It’s easy to become isolated while managing day-to-day operations. However, to maintain a phenomenal growth rate, it is essential for entrepreneurs to take a step back from their personal universe and absorb the…
Using Databases Effectively
Databases are no longer just dry collections of facts and figures. Newer, broad-based applications can help you manage information and increase productivity in every segment of your company. This Quick-Read can help you determine your database needs and find the right application to manage them.
Focused Marketing Makes the Difference
Discovering the right marketing mix and knowing customers ‘inside out’ boosts sales a whopping 300% annually.
E-Commerce: What Works, What Flops
Setting sail on choppy electronic waters? Learn which boats float.
Preaching Prudence Creatively
Digital Library > Acquiring and Managing Finances > Financial analysis “Preaching Prudence Creatively” Another way to get employees to understand your cost structure is to make a game of it like Jay Goltz has. Founder of Artists’ Frame Service, a Chicago-based company generating more than $10 million in annual sales, Goltz created a dynamic demonstration — "Showing Where the Money…