June 6, 2012 | CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF | | | | | | The Leaderboard | | | | | - Don't neglect strategy in pursuit of execution
Too many bosses use their focus on execution as a way to avoid dealing with their lackluster strategic thinking, argue Ken Favaro, Evan Hirsh and Kasturi Rangan. The truth is that unless your strategy is well-founded, it becomes almost impossible to execute effectively. "Yes, having a good strategy alone isn't enough to win, but your ability to execute well depends on how good your strategy is," they add. Strategy+Business online (free registration) (6/1) | | Download Forrester Research, Inc.'s April 2012 report: SMB eCommerce Solutions 2012, A Guide To Selecting Your eCommerce Solution, and learn which SMB eCommerce solution you should consider for your business. Click here for your complimentary copy. |
| | Sales Strategies | | | | | | | Cloud Computing for Midsize Business If your midsize company has limited resources, you need to make the most of your IT investment. Cloud computing can lead to extraordinary cost savings and business innovation. This white paper provides a brief overview of cloud computing, explains how midsize companies can benefit, and describes the steps they can take to take advantage of what it has to offer. |
| | Daily Data Points | | | | | - Agency warns of U.S. debt ballooning under existing policies
If Congress extends U.S. tax and spending policies at the end of this year and does nothing more, the public debt will expand to twice the size of the economy, the Congressional Budget Office said. If tax cuts adopted under President George W. Bush and some other tax and spending policies end as scheduled Dec. 31, the national debt will fall from 73% of gross domestic product this year to 53% in 2037, the office said. Reuters (6/5), Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model) (6/6) | | Experian/Moody's Analytics Small Business Credit Index — "The Q1 analysis has shown that small businesses are finally getting some relief from the credit crunch that has plagued many of them since the Great Recession," said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics. Download the report now! |
| | - Most important tool to make the business trip productive
Frequent fliers say it's the right attitude rather than the right gadgets that make business travel more productive. Keeping your head when things go wrong -- and boy, can things go wrong -- goes a long way toward surviving and thriving on the road. "Whether it's lost luggage, storms or other delays, slow down and know you will get through it," said business traveler Lee Pannell. The Knoxville News-Sentinel (Tenn.) (free registration) (6/4) App Update | | | | | - Google and Apple said to butt heads over mobile maps
Mobile maps are expected to become another point of conflict between Google and Apple this year with the latter's planned release of an application based on proprietary technology, according to a published report that suggests that Apple may introduce the software at its annual developer conference next week. Apple is expected to feature the maps in its next-generation iOS operating system and to urge developers to embed the software inside their own apps. The Wall Street Journal (6/4) | | 10 Principles for Building an Effective Human Capital Plan The Human Capital Plan is an important tool that organizations use to drive focused actions that can ensure goal achievement and business success. It allows organizations to assess, plan for, and respond proactively to its human capital challenges and needs. Download the white paper to learn more. |
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