Innovations in ROI for Customers: the Environmental Edition
Value propositions are a key element to success. In the modern business climate, the environmental value proposition, in particular, is uniquely effective.
Five Perspectives of Innovation Management Maturity
The success of innovation management is never an accident; it’s a holistic management process with an iterative thought-out planning and execution continuum.
Business Documents You Need to Start Working with a Remote Team
Working with remote teams is cool but not easy. In this article, we discuss what business documents you need to start working with your virtual team the right way.
Smart Business Uses for Your Smartphone
For small business owners, every day is a mission to sell products without surpassing the budget. Unfortunately, the expenses can add up. From obtaining vendors to shipping out the product and paying your employees, there is an expense at nearly every corner. However, what if there was a way to save money and streamline your processes right from the palm of your hand?
How Many Types of Innovation Are There?
Innovation thought leader Nick Skillicorn recently did a pretty good job summarizing all of the innovation theories. And we noticed that there are a few key similarities between most (or all) of these theories that we think are interesting! Download this infographic to learn more about the 15 Theories of Innovation.
So You Think You Know Your Competitors? Think Again.
A brand-new car sold by a vending machine and a robot that brings in the laundry - in this article, we'll explore how to prepare for new competitors entering the market.
Customer Service Innovation: What You Need to Know
At its core, customer service is simple: Make sure your customers are happy. But even if you’ve succeeded in making your customers happy for a time, constantly improving your customer service should be a goal for you and your business, as it can help you stand out from competitors.
Innovative Ways of Preventing Harassment in the Workplace
Preventing harassment in the workplace isn’t a new problem, but it’s becoming something we discuss more often and more openly. Harassment can lead to distress, mental health issues and other overwhelming feelings—and on top of all that, it’s illegal.
A Strategic Approach to Starting a Successful Innovation Program
I’ve recently been advising a range of leaders in how to start successful innovation programs. A couple are relaunches of efforts that were abandoned in the past, and others are starting from scratch in organizations (and sectors) that are more comfortable with the status quo.
Startup Ideas are NOT Inspired on the Spur of the Moment!
Based on research in the market and in many countries, I tried to figure out the exact mechanism by which startup ideas are created. Aim is to facilitate and expedite this process for would-be entrepreneurs. Is it mainly a matter of brainstorming effort or are external factors at play?
Identifying the Links in Supply Chain Management
In this article, we'll explore what supply chain management is, what supply chain management software does, and the advantages and disadvantages of its processes.
Essential Tips for Safeguarding Your Startup
Starting your own business can be an exciting but challenging endeavor. Even for those experienced in management, entrepreneurship can be daunting. With unexpected obstacles that constantly crop up, you need to protect your business from day one if you wish to succeed. Here are some essential tips for safeguarding your startup:
5 Tips to Drive Innovation in Your Small Business
It’s a fast-paced business world out there where innovation is the name of the game and a powerful tactic that ensures long-term success. After all, if your company is not innovating and reinventing its processes across the board, then you’re falling behind.
How Does A Franchise Work, and Should I Own One?
Starting your own business can be an exciting prospect for most first-time entrepreneurs. You get to develop your own business ideas, you have flexible work hours, and you actually get to call all the shots for a change.
6 Pitfalls to Avoid in Innovation Development
Before investing in your company’s innovation development, it’s important to develop a strategy for collecting and evaluating ideas. Having guidelines in place to thoroughly vet ideas, value diverse opinions, prioritize scalable and sustainable results, and other areas of innovation management can set you up for success over the long term.