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Managing Director vs. Director: Key Differentiators

Board Effect

Companies develop their leadership structure based on several things, including the company’s size, type of industry, geographical location, regulations and other criteria. The leadership hierarchy should be arranged so that the company has strong direction and accountability. Managing Director vs. Director: Key Differentiators.

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6 Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Your Restaurant Business Plan

Up and Running

If you’re serious about opening a restaurant, you’ll have to draft up a formal and accurate business plan to pitch to banks, investors, and even potential employees. I won’t lie—writing a formal business plan isn’t exactly a breeze. You can set a clear vision for your restaurant’s path to success with a business plan.

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Entrepreneur Raef Hamaed On The Professional Impact Of Personal Growth

YoungUpstarts

When conceptualizing his business plan, Raef Hamaed knew that he had to differentiate his business from that of competing pharmacies. Through personal growth efforts, and an inherent belief in his business, Hamaed was confident in his pursuit of this venture. Leadership Skills And Personal Strength.

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Lean Business Planning with Tim Berry [VIDEO]

Up and Running

We recently had Tim Berry, Palo Alto Software founder and business planning expert, present our Bplans audience with his latest advice on lean business planning. It’s all about making your business life easier, doing what works best, getting the best results by tracking what works and always improving.

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Leading Edge or Bleeding Edge: The Make or Break Difference

Up and Running

Most successful business plans entail launching a new product, service, or distribution outlet that attacks existing market competitors on what military planners would term an exposed flank. A smart commander will mass forces against this flank, just as an astute business leader will pour resources into their flanking effort.

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Making Green From Green

YoungUpstarts

Adding permeable asphalt was only one of the changes that contributed to the company becoming certified by LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). The new plant gives the organization environmental leadership status. The million-dollar question is this: what, from a business perspective, is being green worth?

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How to Set Business Management Standards for Your Small Business

Up and Running

A business can differentiate itself from competitors with product quality. Provide the right leadership. You might have great business acumen but cannot provide leadership. Take advantage of training opportunities on leadership and team management. The reality is, not every entrepreneur can make a good boss.