The theme of this essay was “International Exchange”. The first thought that popped into my head was the memory of my first 10 years of life in Knoxville, Tennessee. I was born in Mie, Japan, and before I even knew who I was, I was on a plane that took me to a place I […]
Ever wonder why a business crumbles? Despite the perfect budget, and laser-focused marketing? And despite the product being in demand? Somehow, success never happens. It’s because the foundation is faulty. And that foundation is internal and external factors, which, left unattended, can rupture and kill a business. Using Business Environment Analysis helps identify these factors […]
After consulting specific tools and techniques, a business analyst introduces changes within a business. These changes are made to solve problems, overcome obstacles, and fix issues causing the internal decay of a business. While you can become a business analyst without it, it’s a wise career move to become a certified business analyst through the […]
Business analysis techniques are the tools used to identify needs and solutions in your business. Essentially, it’s rooting out the problem and using an optimal method to correct issues, meet business goals, and understand how the business operates currently. This is a simple definition and there’s plenty more about business analysis and how to use […]
So, you’ve read up all about Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, and you’re dying to use it, but… but something just hasn’t quite yet clicked. Well, have no fear! In today’s article, we’ll be giving you yet another example of Porter’s Five Forces Analysis in action — this time about Barclays. In case you missed either […]
Of all the analyses on our site, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis is probably the one to which we’ve dedicated the least examples. Well, starting today, that’s about to change! This article will be our second (the first being here) example of Porter’s Five Forces Analysis in action, with the subject of choice being Bosch, one […]
Online shopping has never been so popular. Who doesn’t like to do a quick find what they’re looking for, read a couple reviews, and then buy the product — all without changing out of your PJs? No endless lines of shoppers, no need to talk to pushy salespeople. You can get exactly what you need, […]
Business owners use PEST analysis because it’s a simple but effective strategic tool… if done correctly. Otherwise, it’s a time-suck that provides no actual benefits. You can say you’ve finished one, but unless you can use the information from the analysis to propel your business, there’s no point in putting in all that effort. You […]
When Dell Technologies first appeared back in 1984, the immediately exploded, growing more than $73 million in its first year of business. Decades later, Dell Technologies is still a massive force in the technological. When it first hit the scene, it was known as a PC developer and distributor. But as time passed and the […]
The highlight of every kid’s day – taking a trip to McDonald’s. You remember sitting in the back seat, bouncing around, waiting to see those familiar Golden Arches come into view. You couldn’t wait for your Happy Meal because it truly was the source of your joy. And then, once the nuggets were clamoring in […]
The beer market in the United States alone is a $110 billion dollar industry. According to the Brewers Association, volume beer sales in the United States were down 1 percent in 2017, but craft brewer sales increased by 5 percent. It seems microbreweries are growing substantially. These little guys, offering niche products for a limited […]
A slump is a cause for concern. But it’s not a cause to give in. Still, once it’s here, dragging yourself from the dark trenches of a business slump is incredibly difficult. It strips away your motivation. You push your goals to the wayside. And the losing streak triggered by the slump continues on. Even […]
If you have a business, you should be using SWOT analysis. It’s really that simple. SWOT analysis is a strategic management tool to help you identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in a variety of situations. The analysis is easy. You can decide how much detail you want to include, but even a simple brainstorming […]
How much do you know about your competitors? You can learn quite a bit about their strengths and weaknesses. Having this information helps develop a strategic plan and a solid advantage for your own company. All that’s left is to identify opportunities and threats. We know the two perfect analyses for this: Competitor analysis and […]
SWOT analysis is a highly effective strategic tool. It’s useful to businesses, stakeholders, and individuals. Did you know you can use it to stand out or better yourself? These are two common (and interesting) ways to use SWOT analysis to your advantage. 1. Identifying your competitive advantage It’s not optional: You must have and know […]
Are you using SWOT analysis as a small business tool? You definitely should be. You can use SWOT analysis to position yourself as a leader in your industry. The competition won’t know what hit them! But it’s important to be thorough, honest, and diligent. Many people tend to focus on the first half of the […]
How terrible, to be separated into groups of status, before you’re even born. From where I stand, the Indian-style caste system seems so distant; intangible. It’s not that unreal. In a diluted form, it’s lurking in our schools in the form of the all-powerful hierarchy of students. The popular ones; all hail the mighty! The […]
An Abstract ConceptThe act of having to put a grade on a piece of creative writing has always seemed like an abstract concept to me. It took me a while to pinpoint exactly the issue that I had with it because, for everyone else, it just seemed to be a regular part of school; you […]
Dear reader, “Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it’s stupid,” Albert Einstein, one of the most well known people for his intellect, said this in regard to the education system we use. The purpose of school […]
Grades for license. That’s what some schools are saying to there students. The schools that are doing this are requiring them to have a 2.0gpa to get there license. In a attempt to raise grades. Which means if you are having hard time in school you cannot get your license till you can get your […]
An estimation made by Obama said, “there are over seven million kids being homeschooled take or give a few.” There are a little more than seven billion people in the world. Seven billion people to live on earth, and use the resources. Out if those seven billion people roughly half are kids, who need an […]
Have you ever had a class that you absolutely hated going to? Maybe the class was boring, too difficult, or maybe the teacher was just awful? Maybe a combination of all three? I sure have, and I am sitting in his room right now. Mr ***** is the worst teacher on the face of the […]
Year round school is an argument that we, as the students, should most definitely get a say in. Of course, we all want to continue doing what we’ve always done, and ignore all other options. When I was younger, I thought that summer vacation was the best thing ever. But as I’ve gotten older, I […]
The day has come, and various students wipe sweaty palms on worn jeans and fuzzy pajama pants. Trying desperately to remember formulas stuffed in their brains 12 hours ago, some spasmodically arrange their No. 2 pencils and check the clock, while others stare blankly at the desk in front of them. All wish it was […]
Over time, school has evolved and taken on a big role in our society. It is the place where students are given knowledge to help them become successful and where they realize their own capabilities for the future. Just as important, however, are the teachers. A school cannot be successful without good teachers, but how […]
Many schools around the country have discussions about various topics. They debate on issues such as the quality of food served at lunch, the programs that should be laid off due to budget cuts and much more. One major issue that most schools are faced is whether or not to have school uniforms. Several school […]
What is terrifying? What is tear inducing? What is discouraging?The dreaded rejection letter. Unfortunately, receiving such a letter could be the result of low SAT scores. In the end, a college will accept a student who scores higher on their SATs rather than one who scores lower.This is not fair.A lot of things affect how […]
Physical Education Time Should students have a lot of time for physical education? It’s been proven that the more time kids get the better. Physical education helps kids get better test scores, improve disturbing behavior, reduce stress, improve more academically, and better mood and attitude. Physical Education helps students get a better mood and attitude. […]
Every few months, my parents and I pay the horrendously expensive bridge fare to leave our precious Prince Edward Island and drive a few hours to Moncton, where my brother is currently studying to be a chemist. During his first semester, he lived on campus residence in a small, bland apartment with a phone booth […]
A group of kids is seen playing on the jungle gym. Today’s game is the lava game. The rules are simple: the ground is hot lava that will kill the child if touched, but the child must make their way across the play set to win. At first this looks like harmless fun, kids imagining […]
