By Glen Chapman

In this article we are going to look at the next two areas of the strategic management process. The first is developing our business principles and values which combined with the vision you have already developed, to give you the basis of your whole business.

By Glen Chapman

Many people spend more time planning their annual holiday then they do planning their life or their business. Mostly this is due to the fear of either not knowing what to do, finding the time to do something that appears not to generate income or that they will identify things about their business they didn't want to know. The first two are usually the biggest and the matter of finding time in a small business can be difficult.

By Glen Chapman  

There are a vast array of processes that help to develop strategies, make decision or test outcomes when planning your business. I want to start to look at working with a SWOT analysis (or a TOWS depending on how you look at it). This process is a very powerful and useful one that can be used in a variety of situation within and outside of your business.

By Cathy Kessler
 
Small business owners have it tough. I know. I'm one of them. It surprises me that we aren't all bald from wearing so many hats! But what can we do to alleviate all the stress and pressure? I can tell you for a fact that a hectic schedule is just a symptom of a bigger problem. Eliminate the root cause of the stress, and you eliminate the stress. Here's how to make sure you are calm and bright.

by John C. Maxwell

A summary of "The 21 indispensable qualities of a leader - becoming the person others will want to follow"

Glen Chapman

In this article we look at success and the leadership characteristic of courage,it reminds me of so many people who sit in jobs they don't like. But don't have the courage to make a change and don't understand the principle of failing for growth.

by David Berghouse
 
It's estimated that upwards of 30% of software installed is illegitimate - that means that the licence fee has not been paid to the owner. When you buy a piece of software most of the purchase price is essentially a fee to the owner allowing you to use the software on a non-exclusive basis. Non-exclusive means that you're not the sole licensee - anyone willing to pay the licence fee can use the software.