When all of your company’s stock is owned by a parent company, you may find yourself asking who is really in control. That depends partly on whether the wholly owned subsidiary was acquired or spun off. Location is another factor. If you’re interested in being a parent company, you may…
Direct response marketing has a knack for grabbing the attention of needy consumers. It’s an efficient form of advertising that doesn’t require a large amount of money. For an alternative approach to marketing, look at how these examples of the method gained notoriety. Referrals Referrals use an incentive to get…
Filling in your tax information each year is not exactly a task that many of us look forward to but it is something that you clearly have to get right before submitting to the tax authorities, and it also makes sense to take advantage of allowances to legitimately reduce your…
A capital investment can provide your business with a quick financial boost. If it is a lifeline, then the money will prevent your resources from getting overwhelmed. The decision to use a capital investment has its pros, but it also comes with a small set of cons. Founder Ownership The…
Companies that need solid leadership and balance for a project employ the use of matrix organizational structure. Resources and workers are then used in a much more efficient manner. On time sensitive projects, this could be the biggest management priority to overcome. Pros The three type of matrix structures are…
Supply chain knowledge is the key to success for any business. Once supply lines are disrupted, it can cost your company an incredible amount of money. When determining upstream vs downstream, it is all about the company’s location. Prioritizing upstream and downstream elements makes you fully responsible for the production…
The global pandemic has impacted so many businesses and tough economic conditions have been too much for some companies with many ventures folding under the financial strain. However, the tough trading conditions have also served to highlight some recession-proof businesses that have continued to make money despite the difficulties in…
When it comes to managing your business, everything can quickly get so complicated when you start to dive into all the dynamic aspects you need to be thinking about. If only business life was as simple as setting prices, making sales, and paying the money into your bank account. In…
A creative mind will get you a long way in any business. Business ideas for women are frequent, but it’s the execution that matters the most. To make your dreams come true, there are a lot of well-known processes that have a high success rate. Start small, and turn your…
Although leadership skills and styles will vary between each person who is in a supervisory role it is clear that there are certain principles of management that remain constant, and that is something that Henri Fayol, a mining executive, had a definite theory on. His general theory of how to…