This document discusses the importance of cash management, inventory management, and accounts receivable management for business success. It notes that mismanagement in these areas is a leading cause of business failures. The study aims to understand the strategies used in managing cash, inventory, and receivables and how effective practices in these areas can assure business success. It will use interviews and research to understand how other entities manage these aspects and apply lessons to recommendations.
Ensuring Your Business is Response-ableMartin Jack
Being able to respond rather than react to business challenges, presents those that are structured well with massive growth opportunities. This involves a mindset shift from a “survive” short term day to day focus, to a longer term view. For example, will there be a recession, are you ready for it if there is? A recession is nothing more than a cycle, a cleansing period. It gets rid of all the unproductive processes, businesses and people, a bit like a detox. This provides a strong fresh foundation for new growth.
Whether a recession appears or not, it’s response-able practice for businesses to look ahead, re-evaluate, re-align their resources and re-jig their product lines - this creates a streamlining, which leads to better efficiency of product and production.
Jim will share the 5 growth opportunities of a recession should it appear over the horizon, with practical tips on where to focus.
Speaker - Jim Henderson
No business will become or remain successful by accident. Always choose your future versus letting it happen. Why leave your and your Company’s future to chance when steadfast resolve, creative planning and disciplined focus could create it instead? The question is never how good you are but how good you want to be”.
Jim’s session will leave with an understanding of the successful execution tool “backcasting” and leave you with a series of questions to consider to help clarify your business journey’s milestones and end-game.
“Intelligent Decision Making”
Jim will help you find the most relevant metrics to use in your business for effective decision making and then consider if “gut feel” still has a relevance in this “intelligent” age?
Change is a process, not simply an event.
Jim’s session will provide insight into understanding the role of the Human Condition in the change process and how to manage it. Jim will explore:
How to make any change stick
The importance of understanding what happens to the individuals involved in any change initiative
The need to make both a logical and the emotional case for change
Mantis Funding - Importance of Working Capital To A BusinessMantis Funding LLC
The working capital of a company covers costs such as the rent for the premises, the payroll, and any repayment of debts, payment of taxes, and all other overhead costs. This is why it is so important to maintain sufficient working capital in any company.
Ensuring Your Business is Response-ableMartin Jack
Being able to respond rather than react to business challenges, presents those that are structured well with massive growth opportunities. This involves a mindset shift from a “survive” short term day to day focus, to a longer term view. For example, will there be a recession, are you ready for it if there is? A recession is nothing more than a cycle, a cleansing period. It gets rid of all the unproductive processes, businesses and people, a bit like a detox. This provides a strong fresh foundation for new growth.
Whether a recession appears or not, it’s response-able practice for businesses to look ahead, re-evaluate, re-align their resources and re-jig their product lines - this creates a streamlining, which leads to better efficiency of product and production.
Jim will share the 5 growth opportunities of a recession should it appear over the horizon, with practical tips on where to focus.
Speaker - Jim Henderson
No business will become or remain successful by accident. Always choose your future versus letting it happen. Why leave your and your Company’s future to chance when steadfast resolve, creative planning and disciplined focus could create it instead? The question is never how good you are but how good you want to be”.
Jim’s session will leave with an understanding of the successful execution tool “backcasting” and leave you with a series of questions to consider to help clarify your business journey’s milestones and end-game.
“Intelligent Decision Making”
Jim will help you find the most relevant metrics to use in your business for effective decision making and then consider if “gut feel” still has a relevance in this “intelligent” age?
Change is a process, not simply an event.
Jim’s session will provide insight into understanding the role of the Human Condition in the change process and how to manage it. Jim will explore:
How to make any change stick
The importance of understanding what happens to the individuals involved in any change initiative
The need to make both a logical and the emotional case for change
Mantis Funding - Importance of Working Capital To A BusinessMantis Funding LLC
The working capital of a company covers costs such as the rent for the premises, the payroll, and any repayment of debts, payment of taxes, and all other overhead costs. This is why it is so important to maintain sufficient working capital in any company.
Nothing Happens Until Someone Sells SomethingMartin Jack
Jim Henderson
"Nothing Happens Until Someone Sells Something"
There is a tendency, when revenue is not as good as we would like, to focus on the immediate and the obvious…….our sales skills or those responsible for sales in the business.
However, this session provides a model for business owners to use to look at profitable Revenue generation not in isolation, but as part of the whole business.
Identify the real source holding back generating more revenue for your business.
Simon Murrison
"The Demise of Carrier Bags in the Digital World"
Learn how to love your bookkeeping
Find out how to organise your numbers stuff more efficiently
Get introduced to Martini invoicing – anytime, anyplace, anywhere
Learn the difference between value added and non-value added activities
Payroll and other routine financial matter saves precious time and money. Source: http://www.answeringservicecare.net. Information shared above is the personal opinion of the author and not affiliated with the website.
Getting new leads every month can be quite the unpredictable process.
Forming productive relationships with real estate agents is tough in this competitive market. It can take years to really accomplish this the traditional way. We have a way to get off the rollercoaster of traditional lead acquisition and use a method that works
Business owners should do their research so that they only deal with ethical companies such as Mantis Funding who can provide them with exclusive funding solutions.
If you are not experienced in childcare and plan to borrow to finance your purchase, your bank will be more inclined to reduce the amount of money they are prepared to lend you. If it is your first foray into a childcare business, the bank will feel more relaxed if you employ and pay for
SWX Shopper Marketing is an agency servicing clients in the MENA region.
WE ARE A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM OF INNOVATORS
A melting pot of marketers, designers and manufacturers working together to create meaningful shopping experiences. At SWX, we pride ourselves on our ability to understand business challenges and find adequate design answers.
We explore, innovate and validate, to deliver solutions that help your brand better engage with shoppers.
On 28 August 2018, Hanrick Curran Director, Angela Winton and Partner, Stephen Brake presented at the Hills and District Chamber of Commerce on SME Insights.
The presentation covered emerging trends, opinions and concerns faced by business owners as highlighted in the SME Research Report for 2017/18. Attendees gained insights around how fellow SME’s are surviving and thriving in the current business climate.
Well, it’s all down to planning, support, and advice—or rather, the lack thereof. Whatever industry you’re in, and whatever the scope of your goals, early consulting for start-up businesses can help to ensure you avoid the mistakes of countless others. Here are some ways Plus Minus Accountants can help you:
Remember when we were young and our parents gave us allowances? It’s surprising how prudent some of us were with our money. For every penny I spent on candy, I made sure to save a dime.
Nothing Happens Until Someone Sells SomethingMartin Jack
Jim Henderson
"Nothing Happens Until Someone Sells Something"
There is a tendency, when revenue is not as good as we would like, to focus on the immediate and the obvious…….our sales skills or those responsible for sales in the business.
However, this session provides a model for business owners to use to look at profitable Revenue generation not in isolation, but as part of the whole business.
Identify the real source holding back generating more revenue for your business.
Simon Murrison
"The Demise of Carrier Bags in the Digital World"
Learn how to love your bookkeeping
Find out how to organise your numbers stuff more efficiently
Get introduced to Martini invoicing – anytime, anyplace, anywhere
Learn the difference between value added and non-value added activities
Payroll and other routine financial matter saves precious time and money. Source: http://www.answeringservicecare.net. Information shared above is the personal opinion of the author and not affiliated with the website.
Getting new leads every month can be quite the unpredictable process.
Forming productive relationships with real estate agents is tough in this competitive market. It can take years to really accomplish this the traditional way. We have a way to get off the rollercoaster of traditional lead acquisition and use a method that works
Business owners should do their research so that they only deal with ethical companies such as Mantis Funding who can provide them with exclusive funding solutions.
If you are not experienced in childcare and plan to borrow to finance your purchase, your bank will be more inclined to reduce the amount of money they are prepared to lend you. If it is your first foray into a childcare business, the bank will feel more relaxed if you employ and pay for
SWX Shopper Marketing is an agency servicing clients in the MENA region.
WE ARE A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM OF INNOVATORS
A melting pot of marketers, designers and manufacturers working together to create meaningful shopping experiences. At SWX, we pride ourselves on our ability to understand business challenges and find adequate design answers.
We explore, innovate and validate, to deliver solutions that help your brand better engage with shoppers.
On 28 August 2018, Hanrick Curran Director, Angela Winton and Partner, Stephen Brake presented at the Hills and District Chamber of Commerce on SME Insights.
The presentation covered emerging trends, opinions and concerns faced by business owners as highlighted in the SME Research Report for 2017/18. Attendees gained insights around how fellow SME’s are surviving and thriving in the current business climate.
Well, it’s all down to planning, support, and advice—or rather, the lack thereof. Whatever industry you’re in, and whatever the scope of your goals, early consulting for start-up businesses can help to ensure you avoid the mistakes of countless others. Here are some ways Plus Minus Accountants can help you:
Remember when we were young and our parents gave us allowances? It’s surprising how prudent some of us were with our money. For every penny I spent on candy, I made sure to save a dime.
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Most people understand that large corporate businesses are the means to livelihood of people behind the corporate curtain; but while analysing their hearts, who are really at the helm of the central management of those corporate organisations, we find that actually they don’t work for piling of wealth. They are far ahead of the concept of wealth making. They put their blood & sweat just because they are enjoying the process of creation. Creation of corporation, Creation of a brand, Creation of a movement.
Journey to this great cause & to succeed needs a rigour & steady efforts. Although success has no certain formulae, still there are certain rules that needs to be admired and also to appreciate that how the sand & cement combination is to be used for building the tower of a successful corporation. We have experienced in past that only good systems can be driver of the organisation in the long run. Also we must accept that people don’t lead, only thoughts lead. So, do come with us we shall discover the secrets of making big corporation and making our own set of rules to rule in business.
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OBJECTIVE:
To become gainfully employed with a company enabling further professional growth and development of my current customer service, business and management skills.
EDUCATION:
Business Administration: September 2014- Present DeVry University Atlanta, GA
Computer Information Systems: June 2004- January 2006 Savannah Technical College Savannah, GA
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Personal Banker
Wells Fargo - Atlanta, GA- April 2016- Present
· Building and managing customer’s accounts
· Understanding customers’ financial needs in order to achieve the greatest possible value from our products and services
· Analyzing current customer relationships and proactively contacting customers with recommendations to help achieve financial success
· Developing and maintaining relationships with partners to maximize sales opportunities
Retail Sales Associate
T-Mobile - Atlanta, GA- June 2011 to April 2016
· Presented, demonstrated, and explained features and benefits of the products in order to close sales
· Maintained an awareness of all promotions and advertisements
· Assisted with merchandising, displays, and price changes
· Explained financing options for purchasing merchandise and processing applications
· Handled customer complaints via telephone and in person
· Assisted upper management with the onboarding process by facilitating training and mentoring of new associates
Sales Professional
HHgregg - Savannah, GA - July 2009 to May 2011
· Presented, demonstrated, and explained features and benefits of the products in order to close sales
· Facilitated training sessions upon the arrival of new promotions or products
· Explained financing options for purchasing merchandise and processing applications
· Handled customer complaints via telephone and in person
· Processed transactions including setting up deliveries and installations for products
Sales Supervisor
Circuit City - Savannah, GA - June 2005 to March 2009
· Managed, motivated, and coached a team to increase sales and ensure efficiency
· Performed weekly cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory
· Analyzed sales figures and forecasted future sales volumes to maximize sales
· Maintained daily paperwork in accordance to audit and loss prevention standards
· Responded to customer complaints and comments
· Controlled staffing needs including interviewing, scheduling, conducting appraisals and administering corrective action methods when necessary
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Sustainability has become an increasingly critical topic as the world recognizes the need to protect our planet and its resources for future generations. Sustainability means meeting our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It involves long-term planning and consideration of the consequences of our actions. The goal is to create strategies that ensure the long-term viability of People, Planet, and Profit.
Leading companies such as Nike, Toyota, and Siemens are prioritizing sustainable innovation in their business models, setting an example for others to follow. In this Sustainability training presentation, you will learn key concepts, principles, and practices of sustainability applicable across industries. This training aims to create awareness and educate employees, senior executives, consultants, and other key stakeholders, including investors, policymakers, and supply chain partners, on the importance and implementation of sustainability.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts that form the foundation of sustainability within corporate environments.
2. Explore the sustainability implementation model, focusing on effective measures and reporting strategies to track and communicate sustainability efforts.
3. Identify and define best practices and critical success factors essential for achieving sustainability goals within organizations.
CONTENTS
1. Introduction and Key Concepts of Sustainability
2. Principles and Practices of Sustainability
3. Measures and Reporting in Sustainability
4. Sustainability Implementation & Best Practices
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Cultivating and maintaining discipline within teams is a critical differentiator for successful organisations.
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• Four (4) workplace discipline methods you should consider
• The best and most practical approach to implementing workplace discipline.
• Three (3) key tips to maintain a disciplined workplace.
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1. A Study on How Cash Management,
Inventory Management and
Accounts Receivable Management
Contribute to the Success of a Business
By:
Katrina Marie Mana
Mark Andrew Pablo
Dale Kevin Roque
General de Jesus College
San Isidro, Nueva Ecija
2. Businesses of today are aware how to manage
their businesses. But how are they familiar to
different types of management? Like cash
management, receivable management and
inventory management? Are they aware on how
this things helps the company when this
management properly done?
3. Lots of businesses today end up
bankrupt. Many studies show that
mismanagement of cash, inventory
and receivable is the cause of their
failure. In contrary to this, many
businesses also have their success
through these three types of
management.
4. 1. How important cash, inventory and receivable
management to a business.
2. What are the strategies used in cash, inventory
and receivable management?
3. How can they handle their cash, inventory and
receivables?
4. What are their solutions when they encounter
problems regarding cash, inventory and
receivables?
5. How will they assure their success using effective
cash, inventory and receivable management?
5. In this research we will use interview,
library, internet and stock knowledge
from our previous studies. Interview is
used to know how other entity manages
their cash, inventory and receivables.
Interview is an effective method
because our interviewee will answer our
entire questions base on his experiences
which is more likely to be real than just
to rely on books.
6. Cash management, inventory management
and accounts receivables management play
significant role in the business success. With
proper cash, inventory, and receivable
management the business can maximize the
uses of their cash when it is properly
disburse, used and collected. Knowing where
to use or to invest cash will yield the most
profitable investment for the company.
7. Every company also has their inventory.
Proper monitoring and right timing
when to buy stocks inventory will also
maximize the usage of your cash,
overstocking will not do good to your
business.
8. When it comes to accounts receivables, most
companies, when they face competition, use credit
sales as an important tool for sales promotion.
Credit sales enhance firm’s sales revenue and
ultimately push up profitability. In this prospective,
we define the receivable management as the aspect
of a firm’s current assets management, which is
concerned with determining optimum credit policy
associated to a firm, such that the benefit from
extension of credit is greater than the cost of
maintaining investment in accounts receivable.