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The Double-Win: Six Factors For Achieving Sustained Growth in the Top-line and Profitability
Achieving and then sustaining top-line growth requires sound strategy and a lot of hard work. Quarter-over-quarter revenue growth is strong evidence of an organization with a well-conceived strategy that has achieved operational excellence in areas like new customer acquisition, existing customer retention and innovation in product/service value creation. But what about achieving sustained profitability when growing the top line? That can be more challenging. This article explores six important factors needed for positioning your organization for the double-win of sustained growth and profitability.
Passion - The Great Differentiator
Imagine that there is a cornerstone on which all performance-driven organizations are built. A cornerstone that–if you placed it–would ensure that your team or organization relentlessly delivered top-tier results. What would that cornerstone be? Based on "The Passion Principle: Designing a Passionate Organization", the first book in the "Passionate Lives and Leaders" Series, this article will show you that there are many components of success, but only one that’s not optional: Passion.

Business Blogging, The Lessons of 100+ Posts
I recently passed the 100 post mark on my blog.To say that I have learnt a lot in between would be an understatement. To say that I have lots more to learn, would require an even bigger understatement.It has been an enjoyable, frustrating and fascinating experience. I have gained readers; I have gained new customers and best of all I have gained many great new friends.
Determining the Initial Franchise Fee
Many factors impact the franchise fee charged by a Franchisor. Some franchise companies make the mistake of setting their franchise fee based solely on what their competitors are charging. Although this may appear to be a sound strategy, the problem is that not all franchise systems are created equal, regardless of whether they operate in the same industry...With Franchise Fees wildly fluctuating even among similar type franchise companies, to a potential franchisee the Franchise Fee may appear to be based on a "throw it out there and see if it sticks" approach. However, when the Franchise Fee is properly established based on a thorough evaluation of specific factors, it can be easily justified (and understood) by a potential franchisee.
Acquiring an Existing Business…a Sound Strategy
Many people aspire to be an entrepreneur, but starting up a business is not for the faint hearted. On the other hand, buying an existing business, rather than starting one from scratch, can be a sound strategy to achieve this dream.

Is it Mandatory for a Project Manager to be Technical?
Member Question: There are mixed opinions, some believe that a Project Manager needs to be very strong Technically (e.g. Java, Mainframe, DW) others believe that a Project Manager needs to be strong in Management skills like Planning, Organizing, Directing, Contolling etc. and it is good to have a Technical background. Question Submitted By: Abhijit Ganguly, PMP, MPM, MBA Project Manager United Health Group Gurgaon

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Public Relations: Use Its Core Strength
In the end, a sound public relations strategy combined with effective tactics leads directly to the bottom line -- perceptions altered, behaviors modified, employer/client satisfied.
The Power of Applied Public Relations
Yes, the payoff from combining sound public relations strategy with effective communications tactics is achieving the bottom line -- perception altered, behavior modified, employer/client satisfied.
How to Win Big With Public Relations
Give it a try. combine a sound public relations strategy with effective communications tactics leading directly to the bottom line -- perception altered, behavior modified, employer/client satisfied.
“Succession Planning For Your Business – Better Now Than Later!”
Do you, as a business owner, have a succession plan or exit strategy for your business? Do you, as an employee, know if a succession plan or exit strategy exists in your company or organization? This subject is one of the most critical aspects of owning and managing a business, yet it is also one of the most neglected aspects. Many business owners spend years and years building and growing their business, but without giving any thought to an exit strategy. An effective and smooth exit requires very sound planning several years in advance of the actual exit from the business. The exit strategy must be part of your strategic planning process and a specific long-range goal within your strategic action plan. This type of sound planning will prepare the business for new ownership and for the owner’s financial security afterwards.
How to Create a Marketing Strategy That Delivers
One of the most challenging parts of marketing is creating effective strategies. That's because it's impossible to be certain what outcome any given strategy will bring. But there are ways you can increase the probability of success. This article walks you through the steps to creating a viable marketing strategy based on good information and sound judgment.

SURVIVING THE ECONOMIC DEPRESSION BY CREATING A STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
This economic recession times calls for measures not just to make our business survive but make us come out stronger. Sound strategies are what will separate men from boys. Business leaders creating and harmonizing their strategies to fit the economic future will leap more once this economic recession is over. A strategy will help your business fit in the global economy once this economic depression is over. But how do you create a strategy?

Differentiating Pricing Strategy From Selling Strategy
Let's differentiate between this very sound pricing strategy yet unsound selling strategy. From a pricing perspective, this strategy allows you to effectively position your company, brand, products and services wherever you need them to be, based on markets, competition, reputation, quality and business strategy. However, from a selling perspective, never provide your prospect with even two, let alone three options. It's difficult enough to close business in a timely manner today and you certainly don't want to be the cause of a decision making delay.

Internet Marketing Success – Part 2
In my previous instalment of internet marketing success i spoke about the importance of a sound marketing strategy to promote your website/product and one technique to drive traffic to your site. That one technique was article marketing and how, as part of an overall marketing strategy, just how effective it can be.

The Invisible Close Sales Nugget: How Can I Present My Offer Without Sounding Like I'm Pitching Something?
You see, it all starts with your offer and clearly understanding the unique transformation that comes from investing with you. If you are clear about your offer and the outcome your clients will enjoy, then when you present it, it won't sound like pitching. It will sound like an extension of your contribution and content. But if you don't present your offer clearly, it's not going to sound authentic or enticing to your prospects no

What is a marketing strategy and why your business should have one
Strategy is one of those terms that can sound complicated but it really doesn't have to be. I like to think of strategy as a plan to show you where you are heading and how you are going to get there. After all it is no use having a fantastic product or service and a motivated workforce if they don't know the direction they are heading in and what success looks like.
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