Strategy

Our step-by-step guide outlines what to include in your company's business growth plan and features expert advice from business strategy experts.

See the best business advice, strategies and insights from top company leaders at Whole Foods, Google and more.

Differentiating your brand from the competition gives you a competitive advantage. Learn ways to differentiate your product from the competition.

Mobile payments provide a fast and easy way for restaurants to receive payments, but there are pros and cons to this method. Here is what you need to know.

Strategic partnerships have mutual benefits and can lead to long-term profits. Here are the advantages of partnering with another company and examples.

SMART goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-based. Learn how to apply SMART goal principles to your business to boost success.

Battle rhythm is an operational knowledge management process. It is equal parts strategic routine and information processing.

When buying or leasing an office, planning the right amount of space is crucial for efficient operations. Learn how to determine your office space needs.

Some restaurants have started accepting Bitcoin as payment. Learn the pros and cons of accepting Bitcoin in restaurants and how to get started.

The internet has reduced the need for wholesalers that act as middlemen in the sales process. Learn the pros and cons of direct-to-consumer transactions.

The manufacturing industry is changing as next-generation VR and AR become readily available.

A sustainable business model is a top priority for SMBs. Learn how to build a sustainable business that benefits customers without jeopardizing the planet.

In dynamic pricing, product prices adjust in response to real-time supply and demand. Learn how dynamic pricing works and its benefits and downsides.

Learn about the methods of calculating and tracking inventory that are used in retail accounting.

To boost sales and brand awareness, you should consider expanding your distribution channels. Learn more about your options.

The most successful businesses have several revenue sources. Learn how to increase yours.

Small businesses must understand if their growth is profitable. Learn about the profitability-growth relationship and achieving profitable growth.

The most successful businesses set goals and review them quarterly. Find out why setting goals is important and how to evaluate your Q1 goals.

Learn how to create better business goals that can help guide your company.

Find out how to keep your mall-based business alive and how to embrace e-commerce as shopping centers decline.

An interview with author Elisabeth Braw

An interview with Sail to Scale co-author Mona Sabet

Here are the benefits of creating an e-book for your business, and how you can create one, step by step.

Winning awards has numerous business benefits, including increased income and employee morale. Learn how to win awards for your business.

Online and in-person sales each have advantages and disadvantages. Learn how to recognize their values and maximize both strategies to meet customer needs.

Setting the proper prices for your services is one of the most crucial elements of business. Learn how to set fair and accurate prices for your services.

An interview with Harvard Business School’s Feng Zhu and Bonnie Cao

Use these simple tricks to make your business more efficient with the minimum resources.

Learn how five top restaurant employee-theft scams work. We'll show you how to stop losing money to employee theft and retake control of your restaurant.

Our full Q&A with the author and neuroscience researcher.