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What's a High Performing Organization?
Dr. Norton and Dr. Kaplan have found the key to having it all in The Balanced Scorecard by leading people and managing organizations better you will have a higher performing organization.By using a de

Franchise Rule Staff Report RF511003-1 at the FTC completely flawed
Having been in the franchising industry for some time now, I always find it fascinating when a regulator arbitrarily decides that we need more laws. As if we do not have enough laws impeding commerce

Maine's Economic Recovery; Market Sectors for Economic Growth
I would like to discuss the issues concerning Maine and it’s economy. For this most important discussion we are going to focus on jobs and money flow. Well first we should discuss tourism in the coast

Microsoft Great Plains RM: Receivables Management
Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains is marketed for mid-size companies as well as Navision (which has very good positions in Europe and emerging markets where it can be easily localized).Great P

Corporate Fraud-In Praise of Jail Time
Finally, we are beginning to see real serious consequences for some of the players in the frauds that have been so prominent in the recent news. A third Enron executive is now sitting in a jail cell,

Success Secrets of a Billionaire
I have to admit I was surprised by his answer.Let me explain.Yesterday I was reading one of my favorite magazines, Business 2.0, and there was a story I wanted to read on page 88.But I didn't go right

This Time, Lemonade Sits
This afternoon I realized the inevitable: lemonade stands just aren’t effective anymore. Now, I understand that “anymore” is a confusing term. I could be noting that lemonade stands were effective u

Critical Business Procedure - Keep All Email Communications
Businesses routinely maintain copies of correspondence and memos. Far to often, however, they do not extend this practice to email correspondence. Email correspondence is no different then your normal

Success Secrets - The Most Important Word In The Success Dictionary
I really can't stand leaving my office disorganized and that's how I felt when I left my office and went home yesterday.I was up late last night doing some work from home, but that nagging feeling was

Can the Refuse Industry Continue to Grow
Can trash companies become even more efficient in the future to save costs and increase profits? It might be difficult as they are already robotic, have GPS systems and routing software. Yes it is tru

FTC; Accountability, Transparency and Integrity
The Franchising Division at the Federal Trade Commission put forth a report for revamping and upgrading the Franchise Rule. After ten-years of doing nothing they are now moving forward to with these c

Franchise Rule Making and Political Climate
Last Summer the Federal Trade Commission put forth a report for the Franchise Industry; 432 pages of study. This report asks Franchise Industry participants to comment on only certain aspects of franc

Offshore Outsourcing Best Practices Increase Your Profit Margin
When your company is forming long-term offshore outsourcing relationships with another company, the foundation of the success of this venture should be laid during the negotiation period itself. The c

Cutting down on Water Usage in the Car Wash Industry?
Due to the drought issues which persist still in many states we are seeing the emergence of a new type of car wash in America; one which is indeed quite healthy for the environment. Some car washes ar

The Federal Trade Commission Lacks Free Market Thinking
Has the Federal Trade Commission run amuck? Indeed it has, it has become a problematic bureaucracy. The Federal Trade Commission lacks free market thinking. I always assumed that half of the Federal T

Should You Join a Think Tank?
Many think because they are not scientists, PhDs or engineers that they cannot join a think tank. This maybe true for some elitist think tanks, but not for all think tanks. Take a small business entre

Maryland Lawyers; Linear thinking politicians
A Maryland State Legislator proposed a bill last year to further regulate franchises in their state. As we allow states to dream up more laws we become the United Countries. Luckily the Maryland Lawye

New England and Economic Recovery
New England area is experiencing some good economic rebounding finally. Those markets, which involve larger consumer items are finding life a little tough, smaller manufacturers are waiting for orders

What It Takes To Succeed In Business
In the not to distant past businesses were able to succeed simply with salespeople having a knowledgeable understanding of their products, some good old personal charm (people skills) and ambition.But

Futurists and Prescription for the Future
Many people read articles and books from futurists with interest. Some are fascinated by the borderline science fiction and reality blend. If you are one of those people you have probably noticed that

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