A US senator once conducted an experiment on just how much private information is accessible over the Internet. So, he instructed one of his staffs to steal his identity over the Internet. It turned out that his staff learned a lot more about his boss over the web compared to the years he has spent with him in work. He reported that the senators social security number information that should never be available online, could be accessed for $65.A...more
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I recently published a book entitled Bottom Line Focus. Its subtitle is, 18 proven steps to take your company from surviving to thriving. Wow, who wouldnt want to do that right? I mean if youre a business owner or CEO its a no-brainer. Heck if even half of the stuff in the book is of value its still a value.Whats in it? Is it some type of new age magic formula? The truth is the gimmick of my book is there is no gimmick. The things in the book work, but my 35 plus years of experience has proven that the majority of executives simply will not or cannot do the things that are necessary to succeed. We are accustomed to having the fast and easy marketed to us, whether in the form of a pill, a new diet, or a new business concept.I used to be amazed at the things I saw going on in companies, now Ive come to expect it. Executives and managers are, all too frequently, waiting for something to happen to alleviate the necessity of taking action and being accountable for that action.As I get more mature, meaning older, I am able to reflect on things based on experience and historical data. What works and what doesnt. And what it comes down to is there is no silver bullet. Leaders must lead...more
To write a fundable business plan, one which does its part to convince investors or lenders to put money into your business, you must think like funders. Consider these top questions which funders will ask themselves as they consider business plans to get into their mindset. How Can I Tell If the Market Exists?A funder cares deeply whether a market...more
Use the following checklist and make sure you can answer all of the questions here positively to be certain youve covered the essential steps of creating a business plan: Cover Sheet: Is it simple, formal, and easy to read? Does it include the business name and your contact information?Table of Contents: Does it list all the major sections to...more
Using a business planning service, such as a writer, consultant, or consulting firm, means collaborating on a process which is still, in a sense, very personal. Think through the process which the collaborator presents to you during initial talks to see that these key stages are included to your satisfaction. In the end, it is you who must present and be comfortable with the business plan.InitiationThe initiation phase is where the scope of the work, budget of the project, and time for each step along the way will be set. These aspects are all subject to negotiation between yourself and the collaborator, whether or not it is presented to you as such. However, it is best to rely on the expertise of the collaborator to determine what scope of work they are comfortable with so that you do not ask them to do types of work they are unfamiliar with.InterviewWhat follows should begin the data-finding stage, beginning with you and other members of your founding team. The collaborators should interview you to record all of the information you have so far about the business concept, market opportunity, and strategy. ResearchThe next part of data-finding will be done by the collaborators on...more
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With the beginning of another decade at hand, 2point6billion.com took a look at the highlights of the past 10 years in China. 2000Jan. 25 China launches ChinaSat-22 (Zhongxing-22) communication satelliteSept. 14 Government intensifies...more
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