red flag test about us industries in the press news flashes contact us It's All About Proper Planning, Execution Women's Business, July, 2007 No matter why a business owner seeks a partnership with another person or company, success comes to those who take the time to explore possibilities... Devise Your 20-year Plan Lowe's Commercial Services - "Lowe's For Pros" "Change has become continuous for business today," says Linda Swerling, a Massachusetts-based business consultant. Essentially, that means it’s going to ... Why You Need an Employee Manual - You want employees to project the right image and a handbook can help ensure that your workers are putting their best foot forward. Lowe's Commercial Services - "Lowe's For Pros" While drafting and maintaining an employee handbook may seem daunting to many employers, it actually can be a very useful tool to communicate work code and expectations to employees. When done properly, an employee handbook can serve as a resource that the staff will turn to for answers. Develop an Employee Handbook Ensure that your employees know your mission and adhere to policies and procedures. Lowe's Commercial Services - "Lowe's For Pros" Far too often small business management has a tendency to overlook creating and distributing an employee handbook. This practice is a big mistake according to Linda Swerling, principal of Brookline, Mass.-based Level II Solutions. Managing Inventory - Internet/Web/Online Service Information Home Office Computing, June, 2000 After equipping your web site with e-commerce functions, it's easy to forget that the real work has just begun. You'll still have to contend with what happens when orders start coming in. Whether you're selling books, customized gift baskets, or model trains, inventory has to be counted, labeled, tracked, and shipped. Musical Chairs: Renovating Office Space While Working at the Same Time Press Release, Brookline, MA, October 2005 Even more daunting than moving into a new office space is construction and moving within current offices. Whether renovating current confines or pushing into adjoining space, the hardest way to do a move is to have people work while construction is going on. Fine-Tune to Support Business Needs Women's Business, March, 2005 As the center of revenue and expenses, the accounting department holds a pivotal role in the profitability of a business. Fine-tuned internal systems, interdepartmental communication and financial reporting can make a significant difference in the bottom line. Ensure Success With Due Diligence, Planning Women's Business, July, 2004 While many factors influence a business owner's desire to partner with another person or company — need to grow, feeling of isolation, desire to enter new markets — the success of any business partnership depends on due diligence and planning before the partnership agreement and then flawless execution of the plan after the announcement. Focus on operations goes straight to the bottom line Mass High Tech, June, 2003 Smart companies that thrive in good times and survive in down times understand the how and why of business operations, accounting and sales. A focus on operations can make the difference between a company that just makes it and one that succeeds for the long term. Assess Your Back Room With Red Flag Test Women's Business, November, 2000 Have you begun your year-end planning? Take the time now to assess what shape your business is in so you can address problem areas and make your hard work more focussed and more successful. Family Businesses: Unique Benefits and Some Tricky Challenges Women's Business, May, 2000 Women are not only starting their own companies at record pace, they are also becoming increasingly involved at the senior management level in their own family's company. Avoid growing pains when business begins to boom Mass High Tech, October 13, 1997 To build an idea from start-up to a thriving and growing business requires not only a good idea but an experienced team of professionals. Red Flag Test / About Us / Industries / In the Press News Flash / Home / Email Us It's All About Proper Planning, Execution [GO] Leadership Effectiveness for Service Businesses [GO] Lack of Financial Controls Brings an Unwelcome Surprise [GO] Devise Your 20-year Plan [GO] Why You Need an Employee Manual [GO] News Flash: Power Management [GO] Under the Same Roof – Financial Management for Profit and Non-Profit Businesses[GO] Managing Inventory - Internet/Web/Online Service Information[GO] Develop an Employee Handbook: Ensure that your employees know...[GO] Musical Chairs: Renovating Office Space While Working at the Same Time[GO] Women's Business article: Fine-Tune to Support Business Needs[GO] Business Resources: Marketing consultant [GO]

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