The following is reprinted with permission from strategicplanningMD.Strategic planning is a process by which we determine the answers to two questions and then craft a plan to achieve desires results.

Strategies are actions a business takes to compete more aggressively, to acquire additional customers and to operate the company more profitably. A successful strategic plan provides the information ...

After breaking the ten most important myths about strategy in my recent series of articles, I owe an answer to the question as to what strategy is and how organizations are supposed to deal with it.

Branding is the use of a name, term, symbol or design to give a product a unique identity in the marketplace. Marketers have three major strategic options: manufacturer branding vs. private labels; ...

"What is the definition of marketing strategy?" is a common question among marketing professionals and others in the business world. So let's cover some basic ideas that separate marketing strategy ...

Strategic leadership is about creating and allocating resources ahead of the action. Tactical leadership is about managing resources during the action. Crisis leadership requires both at the same time ...

Cierra Murry is an expert in banking, credit cards, investing, loans, mortgages, and real estate. She is a banking consultant, loan signing agent, and arbitrator with more than 15 years of experience ...

While the promise of digital transformation is great, many struggle with where to start. While it's very tempting to dive in and execute a project, taking time to identify your goals and define a ...

Long-term investing strategies prioritize quality firms, diversifying risk and fostering portfolio growth. "Buy low, sell high" involves buying undervalued stocks and selling when prices increase.

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