Category: Business Strategy

A business strategy defines the direction in which a business will take in the future. The business organization tries to achieve an advantage over the competition by the configuration of its resources within a confronting setting so that the needs of the market are met and the expectations of its stockholders are fulfilled. This is the overall definition of a business strategy. This focuses a business organization on which market it should engage in and the activities that are needed to compete in that particular market for the business to grow.

In making a business strategy, the planners need to determine how the organization can outperform its competition in a particular market niche. These are the advantages of the company which it needs to utilize, in order to gain the upper hand. In this connection, the right resources that the company can utilize should be gained, in order to maintain its competitive advantage. These resources will include the skills, various company assets, relationships, facilities and technical competence. As an organization plan how to manage its resources, it should also take into consideration the environment in which it is to operate. These are the external factors which can have an effect on the ability of a business organization to compete. Furthermore, the hope and values of its stakeholders should also be taken into account on the overall business strategy.

Though there is an overall strategy which a business organization enforces, there are different levels in a business setting where particular strategies are implemented. First there is the so called corporate strategy. In this particular strategy level, the focus is on the overall purpose and coverage of the organization to meet the expectations of its stockholders. This is crucial to the company since it has a great influence on its investors and guides the strategic decision making all through the company. A corporate business strategy is posted for all to see in the mission statement of a company.

Next in importance to the corporate strategy would be the business unit strategy of a particular business organization. A business unit strategy is mainly concerned with how a business can compete in its chosen market niche. The decisions which are the focus of attention in a business unit level are about meeting the needs of its costumers, choice of products, gaining advantage on the competition and the creation and exploitation of new opportunities.

The next level of business strategy which a business organization focuses on is the operational strategy of the company. At this level, the focus is on how each segment of the business can be systematized so as to give the direction to the business unit strategy. The consideration is on processes, people, resources and other such concerns. Various business organizations have their own strategies which they see are most advantageous to the company. They each implement safeguards to guarantee that strategic goals and objectives are met and vigorously implemented and followed by each member of the team.

Thermax Ltd. is engaged in providing a range of engineering solutions to the energy and environment sectors. It offers products and services in heating, cooling, waste heat recovery, captive power, water treatment and recycling, waste management, and performance chemicals. The company is headquartered in Maharashtra, India.

Thermax Ltd. Key Recent Developments. . .

Jan 23, 2011: Thermax Wins Contract To Build Geothermal Power Plant In Konkan Region Of Maharashtra, India Nov 11, 2010: Thermax To Collaborate With Reykjavk Geothermal For 3MW Geothermal Project In India Apr 16, 2010: Thermax Wins INR5.8 Billion Order To Set Up Gas Based Power Plant Mar 12, 2010: Thermax And NPCIL Working On New Packages For Secondary Portion Of Nuclear Power Projects Mar 10, 2010: B&W, Thermax To Build Boilers, Pulverizers For Indian Market

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If you are starting up a new business, you will need to print business cards and other stationary items such as letterheads, envelopes and flyers. Take advantage of the huge industry that is now available online though you should take time to select a reliable and reputed online printing firm. It is important to read the reviews and be assured of the online printing firm before placing your valued order. Many printing firms may offer low prices but may not deliver the amount of cards that you order or the quality that you expect.

Since the first impression is generally the best, it is important to ensure that you project the right image when you hand over cards to prospective clients. Decide on whether you prefer the matte or glossy look as these cards look impressive as against the standard business cards. Look at the various types of special inks and finishes available and introduce a photographic image as a logo to depict the product or service. If you use metallic ink it will stand out impressively to highlight the logo or design. It is possible to coat an area of the card with spot UV coating as this will make a striking contrast when you use a matte finish for the rest of the area. Check the weight of the cards that you wish to order and remember that 14 and 16 point stock are definitely not as flimsy as 10 and 12 point stocks. The next criterion is to concentrate on the layout of the card. Give relevant details and try not to clutter the card with unnecessary information.

In an endeavor to save money, many people try to print their own cards. Some people may also resort to spreading the word when they start up a business. However these are not good marketing strategies to follow especially as they are many opportunities available online to print cheap business cards at very low prices. An important feature of marketing campaigns starts with printing of advertising materials. A business man will soon realize the value of using these insignificant cards when they see the results.

Before any major event or meeting, spend some time to decide whether your product or service will make an impact on the customers who will be attending the event. Spend some valuable time online to plan your marketing strategy. Use the free designer templates and tools available with most of the reputed online printing firms and plan the finish and style of your card. Provide the pertinent details and most importantly, your contact details. Talk to the people that attend the event and if you find that they show even the slightest interest in your product, hand them a card as this will make a good impression. You will not project your business in a good light if you scribble details on a piece of paper or write the contact details on one of the flyers. You will not feel the pinch when you distribute these cheap business cards that you have ordered from a reliable printing firm at a throw away price.

Management guru Peter Drucker clearly understood that corporate culture is an incredibly powerful factor in a company’s long-term success. He is right! No matter how good your strategy is, when it comes down to it, people always make the difference.

So how do you create a great culture? Does it just happen or can you shape it?

First, you have to define what your culture is and more importantly you must live it and protect it. Living it begins at the top. If people don’t see the executives living and displaying the corporate values that they expect others to live by, the end is near. However, the problem is that most companies don’t seriously take the concept of defining their values. Often they go through the process of identifying values they feel are necessary, but really these are just empty words that don’t mean anything. They check the box and move on. What a waste of time. Or worse, sometimes corporate values are selected as a strategy to “rally the troops” and are really manipulative in nature. This concept can cause resentment and backfire completely.

We find that the best corporate values are those that are personalized and reflect the true beliefs of the company. Above all, avoid standard one word solutions like: integrity, honesty, ethical, teamwork, etc. The best solution is when the values are clearly understood so they truly influence how people make decisions and behave on a daily basis. It is important to remember that values do not drive the business; they drive the people within the business. Values must be internalized by the people in the organization to have meaning.

As part of our process in helping companies develop their core guiding statements of Purpose, Vision and Mission we often evolve and clarify an organization’s values to reflect their culture. Many clients prefer to keep their values internal and not publish them externally. To illustrate our beliefs, I’ll use an example that many people are familiar with. Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh, and his team represent a great example of how corporate values can drive business success. Take a look at their viewpoint in words, photos and video.

Zappos Family Core Values What puts the Zap in Zappos

“As we grow as a company, it has become more and more important to explicitly define the core values from which we develop our culture, our brand, and our business strategies. These are the ten core values that we live by:”

* Deliver WOW Through Service
* Create Fun and A Little Weirdness
* Embrace and Drive Change
* Be Adventurous, Creative, and Open-Minded
* Pursue Growth and Learning
* Build Open and Honest Relationships With Communication
* Build a Positive Team and Family Spirit
* Do More With Less
* Be Passionate and Determined
* Be Humble

Some people confuse business strategies with business planning. In actual fact business strategy is a merely a part of overall business planning. In short, business planning includes business vision, business mission, and business goals, while business strategy is the road that you will take to reach that goal. You may not need to set some fancy goals for a wholesale enterprise, still you can not start without having a well thought out strategy in place. You know that being a wholesaler, your basic job is to store, assemble, sort and deal out goods that you’ve got in large quantities from manufacturers (or other wholesalers). Outwardly, it is quite straightforward job that requires a storehouse, inventory management software, transportation, and distribution facilities; still you need a documented strategy to serve as a road map. Remember, before you start making a strategy, you should be having a business vision and mission statement along with clear cut goals. Start from conducting market research to see if there’s a need of a wholesaler in some particular industry or area. In case there’re already more than enough wholesalers in the market, analyze your business to see if you will be able to provide superior services to your customers? Decide the type of wholesale enterprise you’d like to start and also some specific type of products that you’d be dealing in (e.g. food, garments, grocery, cosmetics, etc). You need to decide on some specific product because it will require a massive setup to deal in all kinds of products. Do some research to know about the requirements of storing, sorting and shipping the product that you have chosen? Do a SWOT analysis (strength, weaknesses, opportunities & threats) to confirm if you’ll be able to pull it off. Make an initial budget to see what kind of funds you will need to successfully start and run the business. Consider all expenses including licensing, rent, transportation, and shipping costs. Create flow charts for all departments and come up with a rough estimate of the number of employees you’ll need to start with. Mark key performance indicators for all departments. As you’d have already noticed, one needs to know the wholesale business inside out to be able to make a foolproof strategy. It’s better to hire some professionals to assist you in strategy making. In the end, keep in mind that business strategy is not a one-off job. Once you’ve started operating as a wholesaler, this strategy will require several additions, modifications and changes.

William King is the director of Wholesale Suppliers, Wholesale Baby Goods and Wholesale Directory. He has 18 years of experience in the marketing and trading industries and has been helping retailers and startups with their product sourcing, promotion, marketing and supply chain requirements. s.