One of the key aspects of any business, whether it makes a product or delivers a service, is quality. But what is quality?

If improperly managed, growth can drain cash from your business and build risk into its operations.

If your company is experiencing hard times, remember this simple axiom: profits grow the business while negative cash flows bankrupt it. When you are in survival mode, cash is king and profits are secondary.

A manager has three basic tasks: planning, organizing and controlling. It is through these three activities that the manager directs his business or function.

The phrase thinking outside the box has always intrigued me. It’s catchy, but what does it mean? What is this box that we are supposed to think outside of?