From Us to You
24 February 2010
Nonprofit Fundraising: Proposal Writing
If you’re interested in nonprofit fundraising, then you’re probably keenly interested in proposal writing. More importantly, you are probably interested in the process of writing successful proposals. Rightly, so. Successful proposals are those that not only garner grant funding for your organization, but also help to cultivate lasting relationships with funders.
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Continue24 February 2010
In Search of Board of Directors for Learn2Read Nonprofit
If you have an interest in working together to form a nonprofit devoted to improving adult literacy in the United States, please submit a statement of interest to me at info@cmesolve.com by March 15th. The statement of interest should detail in 300-500 words the reasons why you would like to participate on the board of directors for an adult literacy program. Also, please send along a resume with your statement of interest.
Posted by: Tamboura Gaskins at 6:42 pm | Category: Message from the Founder | No Comments »
Continue16 February 2010
Negotiation Series: Best Alternative to Negotiating an Agreement (Part II)
Early this year, I introduced to you the term BATNA, or rather the Best Alternative to Negotiating an Agreement. Whether or not this was the first time you’ve encountered this terminology, it was probably a good reminder of certain key behaviors to exhibit when negotiating agreements in both your professional and personal lives. Let’s continue the introduction here with an analysis of other key BATNA skills.
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Continue3 February 2010
Financial Planning: The Fundamentals of Borrowing
A healthy amount of debt in your financial portfolio is a good way to manage your finances. Don’t be afraid to use loans and other financing for the right purchases at the right times. If you need help deciding if borrowing is right for you, don’t hesitate to ask a knowledgeable financial advisor. Also, before making a major debt decision, consider contacting an agency like Consumer Credit Counseling for free or low-cost advising. Once you understand the true cost of your debt decision, proceed with confidence that you are making the right decision to sustain and grow your business well into the future.
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Continue21 January 2010
Pricing Series: Cost up? But what’s the true value?
To uncover the true value of your products, begin by doing a little research…right, I know, who has time to do research? I think that you do, and you will want to, especially when you remember that a percentage price increase is more valuable than the same percentage cost reduction when determining bottom-line profit.
Posted by: Tamboura Gaskins at 3:07 pm | Category: Pricing Strategy | 2 Comments »
Continue10 January 2010
Inventory Management: Cycle Counting to Improve Inventory Accuracy
Cycle counting programs are designed to eliminate or reduce unplanned stock outs. They increase inventory accuracy, improve resource efficiency, and eliminate the need for periodic physical inventory audits. Also, improved inventory accuracy allows for improving service levels while reducing safety stock levels, resulting in a reduction in overall inventory costs.
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Continue3 January 2010
Pricing Series: Unique Selling Proposition
If you and your competitors offer the same product or service and the only differentiating factor is price, it is only a matter of time before competition drives prices lower and lower, essentially down to pennies above what it costs you to produce the good or service. The best way to avoid a price war such as this is to differentiate what you’re selling from what your competition is selling in a way that encourages your customers to choose your product or service over your competitors’. One way to differentiate your product or service from that of the competition is to develop and communicate a unique selling proposition or USP.
Posted by: Tamboura Gaskins at 8:28 am | Category: Pricing Strategy | 1 Comment »
Continue1 January 2010
Negotiation Series: Best Alternative to Negotiating an Agreement (Part I)
A new year, another opportunity to assess where we are in life—you may be contemplating a vacation, a job change, house renovations, or ways to encourage your children to perform better in school. Whatever the situation, you will undoubtedly be faced with countless opportunities to negotiate; and because negotiations will play such a substantial role in your success in the year to come, it would be useful to understand and get comfortable with your BATNA in each situation.
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Continue29 December 2009
Message from the Founder: A Year in Review
Looking ahead to 2010, I am planning an equally busy, productive year. I’d like to focus on developing the blog—From Us to You, building a client base, securing funding for business expansion, and collaborating with other business owners on special projects.
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Continue15 November 2009
Inventory 101 – Balancing Stockout and Holding Costs
Ever been caught between a rock—fear of stocking out—and a hard place—determination not to carry more inventory than is absolutely necessary. Well, most inventory managers have been there— wanting to carry enough inventory to guard …
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