The document provides information about business resources available through the Burlington County Library System. It outlines tools for developing leads and relationships, gauging market potential, managing a business, and staying on top of industry trends. These include online directories, demographic data, management guides, business plans, videos, and periodicals. The library offers 24/7 online access, programs, meeting spaces, and other services to support businesses.
The document analyzes trends in the UK retail jobs market between 2007-2011 using data from RetailChoice.com job postings. It finds that while the number of retail jobs advertised fell sharply during the economic downturn and unemployment rise of 2008-2009, applications per job also doubled, showing an employer's market. Specialist digital and marketing roles saw salary premiums of up to 20% over general retail jobs as retailers sought skills to adapt to changing customer behaviors and technology.
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The document discusses how selling is changing and gaining more importance in businesses. Specifically:
- Selling is becoming more complex as it involves multiple channels and is closely tied to business strategy. It is moving beyond traditional product-focused roles.
- There is a focus on professionalism in selling with demand for accredited qualifications and sales becoming recognized as a true profession.
- Technology is enabling more data-driven and scientific approaches to selling, helping businesses better understand customers.
- As a result, selling is emerging from an identity crisis and taking center stage in the drive for business growth due to its importance in today's competitive environment.
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2. Time management tips such as organizing, prioritizing, focusing, and delegating. Getting time back involves minimizing distractions, avoiding low-value customers, and dedicating time each day to strategic planning.
3. Hiring tips including defining needs, affording employees, and knowing when to invest in top talent.
Throughout, it shares advice from experts on maintaining financial stability, leveraging technology, overcoming common mistakes, and boosting
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The document summarizes key aspects of the SaaS learning management system market for small to mid-sized businesses. It finds that:
1) SaaS LMSs are growing exponentially due to factors like SaaS delivery models, the emergence of SMBs as strong buyers, and a focus on ease of use.
2) Popular SaaS LMS leaders for SMBs include Docebo, Litmos, Totara, and eFront due to their multi-tenant architectures, flexible pricing, and mobile learning capabilities.
3) A survey of over 500 users found critical needs for SaaS LMSs include features like mobile learning, assessment tools, social learning capabilities and single sign-
The document provides information on personal finance management including how to track income and expenses using a personal income statement. It discusses the benefits of using an income statement to identify spending habits, track cash flow, and remedy debt and financial problems. The income statement can also help increase savings and encourage seeking ways to boost income such as asking for a raise or taking on a part-time job.
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The document analyzes trends in the UK retail jobs market between 2007-2011 using data from RetailChoice.com job postings. It finds that while the number of retail jobs advertised fell sharply during the economic downturn and unemployment rise of 2008-2009, applications per job also doubled, showing an employer's market. Specialist digital and marketing roles saw salary premiums of up to 20% over general retail jobs as retailers sought skills to adapt to changing customer behaviors and technology.
Donnelley business overview_fnancialservicesINFOinvest
RR Donnelley is a global provider of financial printing and business process outsourcing with over 145 years of experience. It has over 600 locations worldwide and 55,000 employees. The company provides products and services including statements, catalogs, directories, magazines, commercial printing, direct mail, forms, labels, books, and business process outsourcing. It has capabilities in composition, printing, fulfillment and global delivery.
The Times_Raconteur_Sales Performance report 2014Lisa Graham
The document discusses how selling is changing and gaining more importance in businesses. Specifically:
- Selling is becoming more complex as it involves multiple channels and is closely tied to business strategy. It is moving beyond traditional product-focused roles.
- There is a focus on professionalism in selling with demand for accredited qualifications and sales becoming recognized as a true profession.
- Technology is enabling more data-driven and scientific approaches to selling, helping businesses better understand customers.
- As a result, selling is emerging from an identity crisis and taking center stage in the drive for business growth due to its importance in today's competitive environment.
The Complete Small Business Owner's Guide to Managing Money, Time, and TalenteCapital
This document provides tips and guidance for small business owners on managing money, time, and talent. It covers various topics:
1. Money management tips including having a business plan, marketing plan, cash on hand, and willingness to hire for weaknesses.
2. Time management tips such as organizing, prioritizing, focusing, and delegating. Getting time back involves minimizing distractions, avoiding low-value customers, and dedicating time each day to strategic planning.
3. Hiring tips including defining needs, affording employees, and knowing when to invest in top talent.
Throughout, it shares advice from experts on maintaining financial stability, leveraging technology, overcoming common mistakes, and boosting
Learning management systems for small businessCraig Weiss
The document summarizes key aspects of the SaaS learning management system market for small to mid-sized businesses. It finds that:
1) SaaS LMSs are growing exponentially due to factors like SaaS delivery models, the emergence of SMBs as strong buyers, and a focus on ease of use.
2) Popular SaaS LMS leaders for SMBs include Docebo, Litmos, Totara, and eFront due to their multi-tenant architectures, flexible pricing, and mobile learning capabilities.
3) A survey of over 500 users found critical needs for SaaS LMSs include features like mobile learning, assessment tools, social learning capabilities and single sign-
The document provides information on personal finance management including how to track income and expenses using a personal income statement. It discusses the benefits of using an income statement to identify spending habits, track cash flow, and remedy debt and financial problems. The income statement can also help increase savings and encourage seeking ways to boost income such as asking for a raise or taking on a part-time job.
Chapter 06 Managing Small Business Start-UpsRayman Soe
Richard L. Daft addresses themes and issues directly relevant to both the everyday demands and significant challenges facing businesses today. Comprehensive coverage helps develop managers able to look beyond traditional techniques and ideas to tap into a full breadth of management skills. With the best in proven management and new competencies that harness creativity, D.A.F.T. is Management!
Chapter 07 Managerial Planning and Goal SettingRayman Soe
Richard L. Daft addresses themes and issues directly relevant to both the everyday demands and significant challenges facing businesses today. Comprehensive coverage helps develop managers able to look beyond traditional techniques and ideas to tap into a full breadth of management skills. With the best in proven management and new competencies that harness creativity, D.A.F.T. is Management!
The document discusses resources and services available through the Burlington County Library System to help small businesses and entrepreneurs with tasks like creating targeted prospect lists, assessing customer market potential, staying up-to-date on industry trends, and accessing business management guides. It provides examples of how specific business reference tools can help with use cases in areas like prospecting, marketing analysis, competitor research, and more. The library offers online databases, ebooks, guides, data tools and expertise to help businesses at every stage.
Business analytics can help organizations make better decisions by applying analytical techniques to business problems. While many organizations collect large amounts of data, few systematically analyze this data to improve decision making. Common approaches used by organizations to enhance decisions include analytics, testing hypotheses with data, and improving data quality. Business analytics frameworks provide tools to leverage more information for strategic and operational decisions.
This document provides a template and guidance for creating a business plan. It discusses that the business plan consists of a narrative and financial worksheets. The narrative answers over 150 questions about the business divided into several sections. The real value is in the research and planning process, not just the finished document. The template is generic but should be modified for each specific business. Creating a good plan typically takes several weeks to properly research and develop assumptions. Assistance is available from SCORE to help with the business plan.
This document provides a template and guidance for creating a business plan. It includes sections for an executive summary, company description, products/services, marketing plan, operations, management, finances, and appendices. The introduction explains that the business plan template contains over 150 questions to help systematically research and plan the business. It emphasizes that the most important part is the planning process, not just the final document, as it helps avoid costly mistakes. The document advises customizing the template to the specific business and researching thoroughly to populate each section with accurate details, statistics, and financial projections.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective business plan. It recommends conducting thorough market research to understand the target market and industry. The marketing plan section should describe the overall market size, trends, barriers to entry, and unique value propositions of the products/services from the customer's perspective. Research findings should be backed by credible sources and statistics. The goal of the business plan and marketing plan is to systematically evaluate the business concept and marketing strategy.
Business plan for a startup business 0 (1)Pratik Panwala
The document provides guidance on creating a business plan, including sections on company description, products/services, marketing, operations, management, finances, and appendices. It emphasizes that the process of researching and planning is most valuable for systematically thinking through all aspects of the business. An effective business plan is tailored to the specific business and intended audience such as investors.
Craig Rispin Keynote for Cincom 16 December 2016Craig Rispin
The document discusses trends in marketing, sales, and business including the convergence of marketing and sales, the importance of thought leadership, and changing buyer-seller dynamics. It provides examples of large companies that own no assets in their industries. The document encourages learning from sales and marketing experts and adopting new approaches like social selling. It addresses upcoming technologies like machine learning and trends in enterprise software and marketing technology.
The electronics shop business plan delineates a strategic roadmap for launching and managing a retail outlet focused on electronic devices and accessories. It includes a thorough market analysis, competitive positioning, marketing tactics, financial forecasts, and operational guidelines. The plan's core objective is to leverage consumer interest in advanced electronics, ensuring a profitable enterprise through efficient inventory control and customer engagement strategies.
This document provides a template and guidance for creating a business plan. It includes sections for an executive summary, general company description, products/services, marketing plan, operations plan, management team, finances, and more. The guidance emphasizes the importance of research and thinking systematically about all aspects of the business. It notes that the process of planning is as valuable as the finished document, as it helps avoid costly mistakes by considering ideas critically.
Bibitor, LLCBibitor, LLC is a retail wine and spirit company, .docxtangyechloe
Bibitor, LLC
Bibitor, LLC is a retail wine and spirit company, with 79 locations within the fictional state of Lincoln. Depending on the year-end, sales can range from 420-450 million dollars and cost of goods sold can range from 300-350 million dollars. The total number of records in the dataset is 15 million. This includes sales transactions (12.5 to 13 million records) purchase transactions (2.3 to 2.5 million records) and inventory.
· Download the Bititor LLC dataset
· Open the dataset in tableau and join the two datasheet together using Brand = Brand (SalesFinal3312017.cvs)
Respond to the Case Questions:
Part I
Requirement 1: Using these two Dashboards, describe Sales and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) in a short memo
· Your memo should be formatted as below.
Short Memo:
To: CFO
From: Your Name
Re: Bibitor LLC
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Very truly yours,
Your Name
· Requirement 2: Using Tableau, recreate the first Dashboard (Sales by Store). The Summary box is optional.
Part II
Assist the CFO in creating Worksheets and Dashboards to answer these questions:
· What is the total Sales Dollars and percentage breakdown of wine and spirits? **Classification 1 is spirits; 2 is wine***
· What is the most popular Size for wine and for spirits based on Sales Dollars and Quantity (include the total Sales Dollars and Quantity in your answer)? Provide the CFO with some reasons why this is important for managing the business.
· Who is the most popular Vendor for wine and for spirits based on Sales Dollars and Quantity (include the total Sales Dollars and Quantity in your answer)? Provide the CFO with some reasons why this is important for managing the business.
· Which Stores have the highest and lowest average sales price for wine and spirits?
· What seasons/months are sales the highest and lowest? Provide the CFO with some reasons why this is important for managing the business.
· If you were the CEO or CFO, what other data/variables would you want to collect to improve your business and why?
Part III
· Calculate the following variables
· COGS: Sales Quanity * Purchase Price =
· Gross Profit: Gross Profit= Sales – COGS =
· Create a Scatter Graph comparing each store’s Sales and Gross Profit. Does the relationship appear to be linear? What is the equation of the trend line? Why wouldn’t a.
This document discusses marketing a community to drive economic development. It covers defining a community's brand and target audiences, tools to reach all audiences like websites and social media, and tailoring marketing for specific audiences. The key points are defining the community brand, identifying target audiences like site selectors and industries, using the website and social media as primary marketing tools, and customizing outreach for each audience.
A network marketing business plan is a strategy outlining the structure and compensation model for a company that relies on a network of independent distributors to sell products or services. It typically involves recruiting and building a team, earning commissions on sales, and promoting team growth. Success is often based on both individual sales and team performance within a hierarchical structure.
The waste management business plan outlines strategies for efficient collection, recycling, and disposal of waste. It details operational processes, environmental compliance, and revenue streams, ensuring a sustainable and profitable venture that addresses the growing need for responsible waste management in the community
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This deck is free for anyone to modify and use, but please keep in mind that I do not own copyrights for most of the images on those slides (with some exceptions).
This document provides an overview and template for a business plan. It explains that the plan consists of a narrative and financial worksheets. The narrative addresses over 150 questions divided into sections about the business. Research and thinking through the questions systematically is valuable for avoiding costly mistakes. The document notes that completing a good plan typically takes several weeks. It emphasizes modifying the generic template to suit the reader's specific business and goals.
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This latest issue - The 10 Most Innovative Retail Solution Providers, 2020 explores the importance of retail with technology & companies that are striking to implement the best in serving the needs of the customers.
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This document describes Benchmark, a tool for enterprises to aggregate and analyze location data across 100s or 1000s of locations. It aims to provide insights into public perception, market share against competitors, and location SEO. This will help enterprises improve online visibility and make more informed decisions. The target customers are companies with over 100 locations in automotive, hospitality, retail and restaurants. Benchmark has a functioning prototype and is working with Chrysler and Domino's to develop an MVP. The goal is to fund operations initially through customer revenue rather than raising over $250k in funding.
A social enterprise business plan outlines the mission, goals, and operational strategies of a business that prioritizes social and environmental impact alongside financial success. It details how the enterprise addresses societal issues while sustaining financial viability. This comprehensive document serves as a roadmap for achieving both social and economic objectives, aligning business activities with a commitment to positive change and community betterment.
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This document discusses financing options for startups, including:
1. Bootstrapping using savings, credit cards, or loans from friends and family is common and allows founders to take tiny bets with money they can afford to lose.
2. Other options include crowdfunding sites, angel investors, venture capital, and traditional lenders like banks - though banks often don't lend to startups with less than two years of business or for small loans.
3. The SBA offers loan guarantees but not direct loans, and micro-lenders provide smaller loans and services to those who can't access traditional financing. State and local programs also exist.
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Burlington County Library System, Rowan College of Burlington County, UCEDC, Joe Lamberti, President/CMO, SMART Marketing Partners
The document discusses resources and services available through the Burlington County Library System to help small businesses and entrepreneurs with tasks like creating targeted prospect lists, assessing customer market potential, staying up-to-date on industry trends, and accessing business management guides. It provides examples of how specific business reference tools can help with use cases in areas like prospecting, marketing analysis, competitor research, and more. The library offers online databases, ebooks, guides, data tools and expertise to help businesses at every stage.
Business analytics can help organizations make better decisions by applying analytical techniques to business problems. While many organizations collect large amounts of data, few systematically analyze this data to improve decision making. Common approaches used by organizations to enhance decisions include analytics, testing hypotheses with data, and improving data quality. Business analytics frameworks provide tools to leverage more information for strategic and operational decisions.
This document provides a template and guidance for creating a business plan. It discusses that the business plan consists of a narrative and financial worksheets. The narrative answers over 150 questions about the business divided into several sections. The real value is in the research and planning process, not just the finished document. The template is generic but should be modified for each specific business. Creating a good plan typically takes several weeks to properly research and develop assumptions. Assistance is available from SCORE to help with the business plan.
This document provides a template and guidance for creating a business plan. It includes sections for an executive summary, company description, products/services, marketing plan, operations, management, finances, and appendices. The introduction explains that the business plan template contains over 150 questions to help systematically research and plan the business. It emphasizes that the most important part is the planning process, not just the final document, as it helps avoid costly mistakes. The document advises customizing the template to the specific business and researching thoroughly to populate each section with accurate details, statistics, and financial projections.
This document provides guidance on creating an effective business plan. It recommends conducting thorough market research to understand the target market and industry. The marketing plan section should describe the overall market size, trends, barriers to entry, and unique value propositions of the products/services from the customer's perspective. Research findings should be backed by credible sources and statistics. The goal of the business plan and marketing plan is to systematically evaluate the business concept and marketing strategy.
Business plan for a startup business 0 (1)Pratik Panwala
The document provides guidance on creating a business plan, including sections on company description, products/services, marketing, operations, management, finances, and appendices. It emphasizes that the process of researching and planning is most valuable for systematically thinking through all aspects of the business. An effective business plan is tailored to the specific business and intended audience such as investors.
Craig Rispin Keynote for Cincom 16 December 2016Craig Rispin
The document discusses trends in marketing, sales, and business including the convergence of marketing and sales, the importance of thought leadership, and changing buyer-seller dynamics. It provides examples of large companies that own no assets in their industries. The document encourages learning from sales and marketing experts and adopting new approaches like social selling. It addresses upcoming technologies like machine learning and trends in enterprise software and marketing technology.
The electronics shop business plan delineates a strategic roadmap for launching and managing a retail outlet focused on electronic devices and accessories. It includes a thorough market analysis, competitive positioning, marketing tactics, financial forecasts, and operational guidelines. The plan's core objective is to leverage consumer interest in advanced electronics, ensuring a profitable enterprise through efficient inventory control and customer engagement strategies.
This document provides a template and guidance for creating a business plan. It includes sections for an executive summary, general company description, products/services, marketing plan, operations plan, management team, finances, and more. The guidance emphasizes the importance of research and thinking systematically about all aspects of the business. It notes that the process of planning is as valuable as the finished document, as it helps avoid costly mistakes by considering ideas critically.
Bibitor, LLCBibitor, LLC is a retail wine and spirit company, .docxtangyechloe
Bibitor, LLC
Bibitor, LLC is a retail wine and spirit company, with 79 locations within the fictional state of Lincoln. Depending on the year-end, sales can range from 420-450 million dollars and cost of goods sold can range from 300-350 million dollars. The total number of records in the dataset is 15 million. This includes sales transactions (12.5 to 13 million records) purchase transactions (2.3 to 2.5 million records) and inventory.
· Download the Bititor LLC dataset
· Open the dataset in tableau and join the two datasheet together using Brand = Brand (SalesFinal3312017.cvs)
Respond to the Case Questions:
Part I
Requirement 1: Using these two Dashboards, describe Sales and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) in a short memo
· Your memo should be formatted as below.
Short Memo:
To: CFO
From: Your Name
Re: Bibitor LLC
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Very truly yours,
Your Name
· Requirement 2: Using Tableau, recreate the first Dashboard (Sales by Store). The Summary box is optional.
Part II
Assist the CFO in creating Worksheets and Dashboards to answer these questions:
· What is the total Sales Dollars and percentage breakdown of wine and spirits? **Classification 1 is spirits; 2 is wine***
· What is the most popular Size for wine and for spirits based on Sales Dollars and Quantity (include the total Sales Dollars and Quantity in your answer)? Provide the CFO with some reasons why this is important for managing the business.
· Who is the most popular Vendor for wine and for spirits based on Sales Dollars and Quantity (include the total Sales Dollars and Quantity in your answer)? Provide the CFO with some reasons why this is important for managing the business.
· Which Stores have the highest and lowest average sales price for wine and spirits?
· What seasons/months are sales the highest and lowest? Provide the CFO with some reasons why this is important for managing the business.
· If you were the CEO or CFO, what other data/variables would you want to collect to improve your business and why?
Part III
· Calculate the following variables
· COGS: Sales Quanity * Purchase Price =
· Gross Profit: Gross Profit= Sales – COGS =
· Create a Scatter Graph comparing each store’s Sales and Gross Profit. Does the relationship appear to be linear? What is the equation of the trend line? Why wouldn’t a.
This document discusses marketing a community to drive economic development. It covers defining a community's brand and target audiences, tools to reach all audiences like websites and social media, and tailoring marketing for specific audiences. The key points are defining the community brand, identifying target audiences like site selectors and industries, using the website and social media as primary marketing tools, and customizing outreach for each audience.
A network marketing business plan is a strategy outlining the structure and compensation model for a company that relies on a network of independent distributors to sell products or services. It typically involves recruiting and building a team, earning commissions on sales, and promoting team growth. Success is often based on both individual sales and team performance within a hierarchical structure.
The waste management business plan outlines strategies for efficient collection, recycling, and disposal of waste. It details operational processes, environmental compliance, and revenue streams, ensuring a sustainable and profitable venture that addresses the growing need for responsible waste management in the community
Effective Business Practices 101 (5/8): Power Your Business With InformationDmitri Tcherbadji
This deck is a part of an eight-day introductory course that I originally designed for the residents of Inle Lake (Nyang Shwe), Myanmar during my volunteer work with Partnership for Change org. This is a basic introductory course for those who wish to start a businesses but aren't sure where to begin or what would be an effective way to run and operate a company geared for Western customers.
This deck is free for anyone to modify and use, but please keep in mind that I do not own copyrights for most of the images on those slides (with some exceptions).
This document provides an overview and template for a business plan. It explains that the plan consists of a narrative and financial worksheets. The narrative addresses over 150 questions divided into sections about the business. Research and thinking through the questions systematically is valuable for avoiding costly mistakes. The document notes that completing a good plan typically takes several weeks. It emphasizes modifying the generic template to suit the reader's specific business and goals.
The 10 Most Innovative Retail Solution Providers, 2020.Merry D'souza
This latest issue - The 10 Most Innovative Retail Solution Providers, 2020 explores the importance of retail with technology & companies that are striking to implement the best in serving the needs of the customers.
The document provides guidance on creating a business plan, including templates for key sections such as the executive summary, general company description, products and services, and marketing plan. It emphasizes that the process of researching and planning is most valuable, as it helps systematically think through the business idea to avoid costly mistakes. The document is a generic model that should be modified for each specific business type and circumstances.
This document describes Benchmark, a tool for enterprises to aggregate and analyze location data across 100s or 1000s of locations. It aims to provide insights into public perception, market share against competitors, and location SEO. This will help enterprises improve online visibility and make more informed decisions. The target customers are companies with over 100 locations in automotive, hospitality, retail and restaurants. Benchmark has a functioning prototype and is working with Chrysler and Domino's to develop an MVP. The goal is to fund operations initially through customer revenue rather than raising over $250k in funding.
A social enterprise business plan outlines the mission, goals, and operational strategies of a business that prioritizes social and environmental impact alongside financial success. It details how the enterprise addresses societal issues while sustaining financial viability. This comprehensive document serves as a roadmap for achieving both social and economic objectives, aligning business activities with a commitment to positive change and community betterment.
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This document discusses financing options for startups, including:
1. Bootstrapping using savings, credit cards, or loans from friends and family is common and allows founders to take tiny bets with money they can afford to lose.
2. Other options include crowdfunding sites, angel investors, venture capital, and traditional lenders like banks - though banks often don't lend to startups with less than two years of business or for small loans.
3. The SBA offers loan guarantees but not direct loans, and micro-lenders provide smaller loans and services to those who can't access traditional financing. State and local programs also exist.
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Business Owner's Toolkit - Summer 2012
1. Joan C. Divor
Business Services Librarian
Burlington County Library System
Westampton, NJ
Summer, 2012
2. Who are target customers?
What are key market trends that should
inform my strategy?
What are the key developments in my (or my
customer’s) industry?
How do I manage and grow my company?
3. Launch strategies
How to write(freelance strategies
Latest
an Brokers & dealers:
Financial assistance
employee handbook selling to physicians
for export business
writing)
(growing gift basket
business)
Licensing requirements
Entering
(group home for teenage girls)
new markets
(printing business)
4. thousands of $$ of up-to-date knowledge
demographics, contacts, how-to guides, market
research
5. …like large companies have, from sources NOT
free on Internet.
… FREE to you with your library card…
Online – from your home or office computer!
13. to Find Use BCLS jerseyclicks.org
Leads/Contacts RefUSA x x
Market Potential DemographicsNow x
Managing Management Guides x
Business Plan x
Handbooks
Emerging Business & Company x
Trends & Resource Ctr
Opportunities
EBSCO Business x x
Source
EBSCO Regional x x
Business News
Frost & Sullivan x x
Comprehensive Small Business x x
Bus. Reference Resource Center
Library
Video Bus & Lynda.com x
Tech Courses
14. Develop leads & relationships
Gauge market potential
Managing for YOUR biz stage
Keep on top of trends / opportunities
15. Who are my target customers?
Who are my competitors?
Who are potential partners, suppliers,
network?
16. Reference USA online directories let
you create lists customized to YOUR
needs:
Target companies by size, location, sales
Lists and profiles of competitors
Residential addresses; new movers
Health care providers
Downloadable mailing lists
17. I am targeting medium-
sized heavy construction
companies for
my employee leasing
business.
22. What is the competition in
home health agencies in the
area I am targeting for a new
location (ex. 08087 Tuckerton)?
23. Map the pizza places in Santa Fe,
NM
A Virtual Office Assistant wants to
target small- to medium-sized
dental offices in the Philly metro
area
A landscape architect is targeting
property management companies in
Gloucester, Cumberland, and Salem
Counties
24. Business Gateway; Librarian
Trade associations
Networking groups
Local rankings lists
Town business organizations
25. Develop leads & relationships
Gauge market potential
Managing for YOUR biz stage
Keep on top of trends / opportunities
27. DemographicsNow
Choose your geography (zip,
county…radii, drivetime)
Choose your “variable”
Outputs:
Reports: comparison, summary, ranking
Maps
Census 2010
28. DemographicsNow
Walk Thru 1: Sales estimates and projections:
I’d like to compare what consumers spend on
electronics in 3 north Jersey Counties: Bergen,
Passaic, & Sussex.
36. Let’s Explore!
Pick a zip code
1 fact about population
1 fact about retail sales potential
Most prevalent lifestyle category
37. Let’s Explore!
Pick a zip code
1 fact about population
1 fact about retail sales potential
Most prevalent lifestyle category
Map a variable
38.
39. Develop leads & relationships
Gauge market potential
Managing for YOUR biz stage
Keep on top of trends / opportunities
40. Should I grow? What are best
practices for keeping
customer loyalty? How do I
recruit & hire employees?
41. Management Handbooks & Guides
10 management reference ebooks
Business Plans Handbook – multi-volume, several
hundred plans
Business Plans Handbook
Small Business Resource Center (new/statewide)
all of the above
much more - list
42. Management Handbooks & Guides –
ebook library
Management reference guides
Sample business plans (ALSO SEPARATE
LINK)
Major marketing campaigns
iPhone, iPad, Kindle compatible
43. 24/7 online business advice and tools
All major areas of starting, operating
and maintaining a business
Easy, intuitive screen
Pre-compiled info on popular topics
44. Comprehensive eLibrary:
Business Plans Handbook Series
Encyclopedia of Management
Popular guides
Small Business for Dummies
Unofficial Guide to Marketing Your Small
Business
Trade & management journals
Close to 300 e-sources total
45. Example: Writing a business plan
How to / guidelines
Samples
Templates
More tools
46. Should I grow? What are best
practices for keeping
customer loyalty? How do I
recruit & hire employees?
47. SBRC Exercise - Basic Search and “buttons”
How do I finance? Venture capital, loans
How do I market? Pricing
How do I manage? Marketing on the Internet
How do I grow? Growth / expansion advice
48. Develop leads & relationships
Gauge market potential
Managing for YOUR biz next stage
Keep on top of trends / opportunities
49. are the latest
developments in my
field?
How can I strengthen my brand or
positioning?
What has worked
for competitors /
industry leaders?
50. SNAPSHOT OF COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT
Business & Company Resource Ctr
industry analysis
company profiles
wide range of global business info. in one place
51. EBSCO Business Source
trends, challenges, opportunities
2,300+ business & trade magazines
Professional forecasts
Success stories
Industry profiles and analysis
Company, industry, management
Daily updates; alerting
52. Industry
Alternative energy – wind/solar, etc.
Landscaping
Retail Clothing
Look for:
Overview of the industry
Profile of a leading company
Articles about recent developments
53. Local focus from 75+ regional
publications from all over the US.
TV and radio transcripts
Newswires (eg Telecom newswire)
54. National, regional, local
Stay connected to stay competitive:
Alerting
My EBSCO – folder
Alert save share
Free iPhone app.
55. Healthcare
Electronics/Security
Energy & Power
Information & Communications
Chemicals/Materials/Food
Aerospace & Defense
Automation & Process Control
Environment & Building Technologies
Measurement & Instrumentation.
56. 750 plus self-paced video Duarte
Design - Presentation Design
Graphic Secrets for Business
Professionals
Social Media Marketing with Facebook
and Twitter
iPad Tips & Tricks
57. By the end of this workshop, you will
be able to:
Use the library’s convenient 24-7
online toolkit to build your business
know-how.
59. 1. BCLS Business Gateway
bcls.lib.nj.us/business-gateway
2. 24-7 Online Research
60. to Find Use BCLS jerseyclicks.org
Leads/Contacts RefUSA x x
Market Potential DemographicsNow x
Managing Management Guides x
Business Plan x
Handbooks
Emerging Business & Company x
Trends & Resource Ctr
Opportunities
EBSCO Business x x
Source
EBSCO Regional x x
Business News
Frost & Sullivan x x
Comprehensive Small Business x x
Bus. Reference Resource Center
Library
Video Bus & Lynda.com x
Tech Courses
61. Custom Business Answers, your
"Personal Trainer" @ the Library
67. Leverage, your commute:
Audiobooks
Save fuel!! Library-in-a-Bag;
downloads
Downloadable ebooks
No time to read: Chapter a day book
summaries
Borrow-a-Book-Club
70. “To make a small business work you need
considerable knowledge, skill, management,
experience, as well as a high level of
commitment, plenty of hard work, access to
finance, and some good luck.”
-- Paul Clitheroe - famous Australian financial author, television
host of the "Money Show", and business man.
71. Joan C. Divor
Business Services Librarian
jdivor@bcls.lib.nj.us
bcls.lib.nj.us/business-gateway
Editor's Notes
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