Recent Posts Tagged With 'business acumen 101'

• 12 Ways to Manage Working Capital - Business Acumen 101

  Posted on Friday March 13th, 2009 at 06:35 in cash flow, working capital, business acumen and metrix, business acumen 101, manufacturing reality

  Today we look at 12 ways to manage working capital. These methods can be used internally by managers looking to improve their productivity or unit performance. Externally, B2B sales people can look for ways their products or services can produce thes...

• Managing Freight Costs - Business Acumen 101

  Posted on Thursday March 12th, 2009 at 06:30 in business acumen and metrix, business acumen 101, efficiency and effectiveness, managing freight costs

  For several days we have been looking for ways to cut costs. These methods can be used internally by managers looking to improve their productivity or unit performance. Externally, B2B sales people can look for ways their products or services can pro...

• Cutting Purchasing Costs - Business Acumen 101

  Posted on Wednesday March 11th, 2009 at 06:47 in b2b selling, business acumen and metrix, business acumen 101, cutting purchasing costs

  Today,we continue to look for ways to cut costs. These methods can be used internally by managers looking to improve their productivity or unit performance. Externally, B2B sales people can look for ways their products or services can produce these a...

• Cutting Production Costs - Business Acumen 101

  Posted on Tuesday March 10th, 2009 at 06:19 in sales effectiveness, business acumen and metrix, business acumen 101, cutting production costs

  Today is the start of several days of looking for ways to cut costs. These methods can be used internally by managers looking to improve their productivity or unit performance. Externally, B2B sales people can look for ways their products or services...

• Understanding Inventory Velocity - Business Acumen 101

  Posted on Friday March 6th, 2009 at 05:00 in velocity, becoming a sales superstar, supply chain success, business acumen and metrix, business acumen 101, inventory turns, inventory velocity

  One of the most important keys for a company’s profitability and cash generation is Inventory Velocity. If you understand this relationship you will be on your way to financial success. So what is inventory velocity? “Inventory Velocity -...

• Business Acumen 101 - The Effects of Positive Cash Flow

  Posted on Thursday March 5th, 2009 at 05:46 in positive cash flow, financial understanding, effective selling, business acumen and metrix, business acumen 101, flexibility of decisions

  Yesterday, I discussed the impact of negative cash flow and how it can create major disadvantages to an organization of any size. The effects of a negative cash flow can range from a loss of competitiveness to placing a company in bankruptcy court. T...

• Business Acumen 101 - Cash is King

  Posted on Wednesday March 4th, 2009 at 05:30 in financial analysis, financial survival, cash is king, business acumen and metrix, business acumen 101

  In the world of Business Acumen or how money is made - Cash is King. In fact, the generation of cash is the most critical element for organizations. Every small business knows this and in this economic downturn some of the largest companies in the co...