Strategy

Vision statements can be challenging. Learn what a vision statement is, how it differs from a mission statement, and how to write a successful one.

Google's move to end its mandatory arbitration policy signals a trend against forced arbitration. Should your company rescind its mandatory arbitration policy?

HR functions now comprise longtime HR roles and newer duties. Here's what you should know, whether you're outsourcing HR or hiring in-house.

Use a PEST analysis to see the bigger picture when making decisions for your business.

Supply chain delays are expected to get worse before they get better. Learn how to explain the issue to frustrated customers.

See how a more diverse and distributed supply chain could help small businesses cope with the next disruption.

Your tax liability is the total taxes you owe to the IRS or state governments and learning how to legally reduce your tax burden can save your business,

Learn how to perform a competitive analysis to see where your business is performing well, where it can improve and how to capture a bigger market share.

ICE raids can be stressful, but you and your employees have certain rights while ICE is on your premises. Learn how to prepare for an ICE raid.

Major companies are embracing clean energy. Learn who's on the 2022 Clean200 list and how you can follow their lead and financial patterns.

A compressed work schedule lets employees work a 40-hour week in fewer days than the usual five, possibly increasing productivity. Learn how it works.

Learn how to analyze the current and future competitive landscape of your company with a BCG matrix.

Understanding international business etiquette and customs is key to global success. Learn 17 international business customs to stay respectful.

Learn how you can improve your business's processes and products with value chain analysis.

Gamification is a fun way to boost employee engagement, morale and retention. Follow these tips to gamify your workplace and make engagement fun.

Learn how to use a noncompete agreement to protect your business. Without one, your trade secrets and your best employees may end up with competitors.

The Business Roundtable has released its Principles of Corporate Governance since 1978. Its 2021 reaffirmation shows how companies reacted to the pandemic.

A SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis is used to discover your strengths and overcome challenges.

PayPal is an excellent model of corporate social responsibility and charitable giving. Get tips on socially responsible acts and why they're important.

A strong company culture attracts and maintains quality employees. Learn how to build one the right way.

Corporate social responsibility is imperative for businesses that want to appeal to modern consumers. Learn what it is and how to maintain it.

New products and improvements to products are innovations. Learn the five innovation types and how to tap into innovation's power and potential. 

When clients make outrageous demands and don't communicate, it may be time to fire them. Learn how to ditch nightmare clients tactfully.  

The blue ocean strategy encourages tweaking your products to push them into their own market with low prices and no competition. Learn its pros and cons.

Entrepreneurs must be aware of state and local regulations that affect their businesses. Learn about recent legislation that may affect your organization.

It's crucial to establish a company mission. Learn how to write a company mission statement and use it to create a positive company culture.

To make the best decisions for your business, use some of these techniques and tools that bring more data and less bias to the process.

Consumers are getting wiser about the products they use, the accompanying packaging and the overall impact on the environment.

This guide explains the concept of market intelligence and offers tips on how to use it for your small business.

Decision trees are flowchart graphs or diagrams that explore all potential decisions and their possible outcomes. Learn how to make and use one.