Small business

The ‘Porter’s five forces analysis’ helps a business determine the long term attractiveness and profitability of the industry it is operating in, (Cite Magazine/Textbook) but also allows a business to examine the amount of power it has over a number of factors in its immediate environment. (Cite Magazine/Textbook) The five forces analysis examines the threat of new entrants to an industry, the threat of substitutes to a business, the bargaining power of suppliers, the bargaining power of buyers…

In my time at Exell Companies I have served as the voice of our company to our clients, as I am their primary contact with our company. In a small market like Mississippi, the majority of our new business is coming from our current clients through new services and referrals. This makes customer retention and satisfaction essential to our success and I believe my experience in sales has allowed me to be more effective in maintaining and improving our client relations. While engaged with a…

diverse experience in business development, creative and product development, business management, strategic planning and marketing, international strategic alliances, and sales, including over a decade in artist management for several major recording labels for artists signed to Sony Music, Columbia Records, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music. Most recently, Ms. Batiste success is not limited to the entertainment industry or corporate world. She has extensive experience in small and…

like Amazon in many different areas. Considering many different firms compete against Wal-Mart it is considered an Oligopoly. Yet if Walmart is viewed from a small business point of view it is considered a monopoly. According to the author of the article "Wal-Mart and its Monopolistic Market Structure" Walmart has put small firms out of business, it has forced manufacturers to be more efficient, often leading to suppliers sending jobs overseas. The author also states that whenever a Walmart…

additional worthwhile aspects that are not possible for larger bank corporations. Small locally owned banks such as Community State Bank know and care about their customers, provide loans that help the community flourish, and have their officers are on site. When living in a small town, everybody knows each other. While this may be bad in some aspects, this is a good thing when it comes to banking. As with any business, banks have their regular customers, and because of this employees are able…

alongside its sales; the sufficient percentage of support personnel to the quantity of business received (say, a particular income bracket) permits the companies to provide sufficient focus on each task and keep the clients happy and going back to get more service. The experience is rarely new; the companies end up enjoying a surge in development and don't come up with more teams to focus on the new waves of business getting into their doorstep. The effect? Customers who follow-up their…

Starting a landscaping business is not as hard as many people think it is. With the right information, and a bit of patience, you will certainly achieve your goal, and you will make your business a successful one. For some inspiration, here is how to start a landscaping business. Do some research It is essential that you do some research and see if other people have already started a business like that in your city. You must know exactly how many companies of this type are, in order to be…

In the scenario, I have three different courses and I have to select one. For example, I three courses including business management, mathematics and economics. To begin with, there are various benefits and jobs related to mathematics such as high school math teacher, market research analysis and inventory control specialist. However, mathematics is very complex and will require a lot of time. On the other hand, economics degree course provides a range of advantages. For example, one can work as…

TLDR Computer Services In the world of consumer electronics, large corporations like Best Buy and Walmart have placed the value of a sale over the value of knowledge and customer service. This has left an opening for business to not only survive, but flourish in the wake of these giants’ bottom line. TLDR Computer Services looks to provide a wide array of excellent electronic services including sales, repair, and data management, and do it with unsurpassed customer satisfaction. We can do this…

When it comes to your business, it’s all well and good to have a business name, market research and a business plan, but, what your business needs is some funding to get it going. Where are you going to get this funding? Business funding can come from an array of sources such as: Friends and Family Investors Business Loan Crowdsourcing Which one of these options is best for you? Read on to learn more about each one and how they can help you get your business doors open and stay afloat. Back to…