Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Sections of This Topic Include Overview – Basics (below) The following links are to other pages in the Library. Advertising / Marketing Laws (“truth in advertising”, etc.) Business Contracts Employee Law (major topics and laws, employee contracts, at-will, non-compete, etc.) Federal Charter Documents – U.S. Constitution and Declaration of …
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Fixed fee recruitment is a hiring model in which businesses pay a flat rate to fill a role, regardless of the position’s salary or seniority. Unlike traditional recruitment agencies that charge a percentage of the candidate’s salary (often 15–25%), fixed-fee recruiters offer a predictable, budget-friendly alternative. With rising hiring costs and pressure to maximize ROI, …
In the digital age, launching an online business has become a gateway to entrepreneurship. With diverse business models available, you can pursue your entrepreneurial dreams without the expenses of a physical storefront. This guide provides a list of 101 online business ideas you can start quickly and easily. 1. Small Business Consulting Earn Money Online …
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© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Whether your organization is a for-profit or nonprofit, you have to address certain considerations and make certain decisions if you set out to intentionally expand — or grow — your organization, products and/or services. You can grow your organization, products and/or services just by managing them well, for example, …
Learn Strategic Planning Without Incurring Travel Costs! The Series Facilitating Strategic Planning from the Consultants Development Institute provides virtual courses and numerous downloadable tools to learn to facilitate strategic planning. Concurrently you customize your own relevant and realistic Strategic Plan and earn a Certificate in Facilitating Strategic Planning. © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision in Business and Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision for Nonprofit Staff. Strongly Suggested Pre-Reading How to Ensure Strong Employee Performance Management Sections of This Topic Include How to Set Relevant and Realistic Goals With Your Employees …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Consulting and Organizational Development. Sections of This Topic Include Introduction Preparation for Interview Types of Interviews Types of Topics in Questions Sequence of Questions Wording of Questions Carrying Out Interview Immediately After Interview Other Resources *General Information and Resources *Ethics …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include Test – What is Your Personal Decision-Making Style? Guidelines to Rational Problem Solving and Decision-Making Rational Versus Organic Approach to Problem Solving and Decision Making General Guidelines to Problem Solving and Decision-Making Various Methods and Tools for Problem-Solving and Decision Making …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Much of the content of this topic came from this book: This document provides guidance toward planning and implementing an evaluation process for for-profit or nonprofit programs — there are many kinds of evaluations that can be applied to programs, for example, goals-based, process-based, and outcomes-based. …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Sections in This Topic Include What Are Generational Differences? Overview of Perceived Differences Between Generations Are Generational Differences a Myth? Guidelines for Managing Different Generations Also, consider Related Library Topics What Are Generational Differences? What is a Generation? Before we go on to discuss any perceived differences between generations, …
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© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, Ph.D., Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include Preparation First, Get Ready for Getting the Money Then Do a Business-Startup Business Plan Estimate How Much You Need Then Estimate How Much Money You Need to Start Your Business Then Identify Your Best Sources of Funding For Your Startup Traditional …
Getting a Business Loan Also see Fundraising (for For-Profits) or Fundraising (Nonprofits). Sections of This Topic Include Basics and Planning Types of Loans Applying for a Loan General Resources Also consider Financing for For-Profits Related Library Topics Learn More in the Library’s Blogs Related to This Topic In addition to the articles on this current …
Financing for For-Profits Applies to for-profits unless otherwise noted. For-profit entrepreneurs and managers often seek financing to start a new business, restructure operations or start a new product. Note that an entrepreneur will very likely need a business plan in order to secure financing. Developing a business plan holds many more advantages than just applying …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Applies to for-profits unless otherwise noted. New business leaders and managers have to develop at least basic skills in financial management. Expecting others in the organization to manage finances is clearly asking for trouble. Basic skills in financial management start in the critical areas of cash management and bookkeeping, …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, Ph.D., Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Applies to for-profits unless otherwise noted. Sections of This Topic Include Description Basic Bookkeeping Activities Financial Statements Financial Analysis Financial Reporting Also, consider Related Library Topics Learn More in the Library’s Blogs Related to Financial Management in Businesses In addition to the articles on this current …
MAP for Nonprofits’ Team Values (Also see Ethics: Practical Toolkit for Business). This document serves as an example of a code of ethics. As well as having corporate codes, codes can be geared for specific purposes and be focused on various relationships. The following code is geared to support the working relationships among staff at …
Sections of This Topic Include About Ethics, Principles, and Moral Values What is Business Ethics? Managing Ethics in the Workplace Managing Ethics Programs in the Workplace Developing Codes of Ethics Developing Codes of Conduct Resolving Ethical Dilemmas and Making Ethical Decisions Ethics Training Assessing Culture and Cultivating Ethical Culture Some Contemporary (Arguably) Ethical Issues General …