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  1. Thinking Fast, Building Faster with a Lean Business Model

    "lean business strategy"You may have been doing everything in order to market your products and/or services, and yet, you still wonder why your efforts seem to be in vain.  There’s an adage that goes, ‘if what you sell is good enough, it will sell itself..’ and just how true this is can only be measured by one word: Quality.  But, in a world where digital word of mouth is amplified more than ever, just how can you create a winning strategy to build that sense of trust among your leads, prospects and customers?

    When Less is Truly More

    Whatever you are offering out there, know that your product or service exists to provide a real solution to a real problem.  Take note that I’m highlighting the word ‘real’ – which is something that everyone is looking for these days, from testimonials from real people to authentic information in your website.  Gone were the good ol’ days when your home page looks like a digital brochure that people can navigate through; you have to connect with your audience and learn new perceptions in this social media age.  But, what’s more important is learning how to segregate the clutter from what’s necessary and when you do, you will be just a few steps away from creating an irresistible product that speaks for itself. اسرار لعبة الروليت

    Building Value and Cost Containment: When Going Lean Matters

    These days, your customers’ voice matters more than ever and involving them in creation of new products/services may seem appropriate… and when you do build it, they might want something else.  So, how can you accelerate the brainstorming process for your business to grow faster in this age of uncertainty?  The answer may just lie in going lean – as in, the Lean Business Model Canvas.  Finding a niche is crucial as it gives you a chance to focus on a specific target market.  You don’t want to be everywhere serving everybody.  This will mean you have to get the best bang for your buck with a productive process wherein you can maximize creation of value for your customers with fewer resources, therefore, eliminating waste.

    Developing Strategic Partnerships with a One-Page Plan

    The lean business model is not only ideal for startups or small businesses, but it can also be applied to outsourcing as well.  The key here is to optimize technologies, manpower, assets to provide value-added products and services to customers.  Think of it this way, customers are smarter these days and to meet their ever-changing demands, you have to respond in a lightning speed where high quality + lower cost = productivity.  Many may have this misconception that this lean concept is only suitable for manufacturing and that’s not really the case. العب روليت   It may take time getting used to shifting from traditional business models, no doubt.  But, the beauty of this model lies in its simplicity and flexibility that help you identify what matters most to your business right now, in just a page.  You can easily identify your key partners, key activities, key resources, cost structure, customer relationships, customer segments, channels, revenue streams, and value proposition – and arrange them accordingly as you can see in this lean business model canvas template.  Now, that’s giving you a bird’s eye-view, minus the complications of drafting a 30-page business plan.  You can then create a flow of process and methods to achieve a viable product, minus waste, and perfect that value you’re creating. تعليم البوكر

    At the end of the day, the only way you can innovate ‘innovation’ is through continuous improvement and this time, you may simply have to go lean… and mean.

  2. Can Your Business Scale Globally on the Clouds?

    "Business Scale on Clouds"We have all learned that to be successful in business these days, you have to conquer the cultural divide so your business can scale globally.  But, what does it really mean for your cloud strategy?  When traditional approach is still being used in IT architecture these days, just how do you take advantage of the clouds so you can integrate multiple technologies and service providers seamlessly?  Is there really a secret to cloud computing success in your organization? شركة المراهنات bwin   A new era of change has just begun.

    The Adoption of a Cloud Strategy

    It will all start with an agile process involving CIO’s… down to your sales, marketing, HR and other departments involved in the so-called ‘change’.  Here is where the CIO view the blueprint of this cloud strategy so the platform can integrate very well with various business functions in the organization, where cost is not only reduced, but making the transition less complex for everyone.  Sounds too easy?  Yes, it may be a drag or even a major pain – and business executives must lead the way in what you call a leadership in the clouds. العاب قمار كازينو   It all boils down to shared vision and collaboration so that everyone can participate in this change that will affect the business in the long run.

    It’s not really surprising that cloud computing is here to rule, no matter how people may have varying opinions about the subject.  Gartner predicts that by 2015, most organizations will have migrated to the cloud.  It’s an adapt-and-adopt game out there when it comes to a cloud strategy, where you adapt the technology and you adopt its use in your business functions.  It’s important then to have a careful planning process before making that giant leap.  Security is still a major concern for many who are having second thoughts though, and to illustrate, here’s an intriguing infographic about it.

    The Age of IT Industrialization

    There is a growing demand for private cloud services and though the pay-per-use model may not be cheaper, if you want your business to scale globally on the clouds, you must be realistic with what you’re actually getting for in return.  You need to assess which applications you can move to the cloud and which ones should be managed in-house.  With plenty of vendors to choose from, you have to scrutinize each one closely to make sure that they meet your requirements.  Yes, there will always be some risk and having a contingency plan can help along the way.

    This is just scratching the surface of migrating to the clouds.. and getting ready to make a change is not a one-off deal, but something that takes years to master and managed every day.  In the end, the goal is to have free flow of information across regional to international borders.  The question now is:  “ Are you ready to rethink your cloud strategy.. or start one, if you don’t have any yet? “