Every smart business owner knows the importance of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). KPIs are metrics used to measure the success of a business, department, or individual against their goals. They show managers what’s working and what’s not. There are thousands of KPIs, and choosing the appropriate ones to measure can be a manager’s biggest challenge. Because of the daunting amount of data connected to businesses, managers may feel..
Businesses have thousands of moving parts, and keeping track of what is actually important can often seem an insurmountable task for managers and small business owners. The reality of the situation..
Studies have shown that salespeople are most engaged and motivated when they are conducting core activities, such as talking to prospects or working towards closing a deal. Ambition Marketing..
Both retailers and suppliers of food and beverage products are responsible for making sure that they’re offerings are safe for consumption. A brand’s reputation and bottom line can suffer as a result..
You’ve heard the story before. When Coca-Cola replaced their original soft drink with new Coke in 1985, things went haywire. People began to hoard original Coca-Cola, some identifying the situation..
After years of cold calling, in-store visits, and demo planning, your big day has come. Your boss has recently offered you a promotion and you’re soon to be the new regional manager. While an..
Conducting regular business merchandising audits is essential for any business competing in the retail arena. These types of audits are crucial for ensuring that your product is being properly..
The movie, Office Space, is about a man who dislikes sitting at his desk everyday. When it came out in 1999, Peter Gibbons, the protagonist, worked here:
Most of us have probably heard a statement prefaced with, "In this economy..." If you're in retail, that probably holds doubly true. True, retail sales have been increasing in increments, but that's..
Trending: growth over cost-cutting. According to a study published by the Harvard Business Review, in recent years, top executives have been focusing efforts on growing their companies rather than..
To outsource or not to outsource, that is the question. For companies looking to cut costs, outsourcing can be attractive because third parties can often provide service for a cheaper price. However,..
