Charles Bodenstab


Should two small companies share manufacturing space?

By Charles J. Bodenstab |  Aug 2, 2000

Offices & Operations mentor Charles J. Bodenstab responds to the following question from an inc.com user: Is it a good idea to ...  Read story

Succession;

By Reported by Patricia Amend |  Oct 1, 1986

Many company owners would sooner sell the business than set up an outside board, but what about one composed almost entirely of your heirs? At Battery &a...  Read story

Credit;

By Reported by Patricia A. Amend |  Feb 1, 1987

To monitor a company's creditworthiness, lenders like to see periodic operating statements, which usually come in the form of a no-frills computer printou...  Read story

Hitting Your Numbers

By Bruce G. Posner |  Apr 1, 1987

Whether you win or lose in business may depend on how you read the numbers. Here's a way to make them work for you  Read story

Quote Of The Month;

By Reported by Patricia C. Amend |  Jun 1, 1987

"There's an adage I always keep in mind: If you've got a choice between brilliance, luck, and timing, take timing first, luck second, and brilliance third...  Read story

Borrowing Without a Bank

By Bruce G. Posner |  May 1, 1991

Borrowing capital from family, friends, employees.  Read story

Three Steps to Borrowing from Family or Friends

Jan 1, 1995

Keeping the relationship professional is the key to successful borrowing from close acquaintances.  Read story

What questions should I ask contractors before agreeing to outsource work to them?

By Charles J. Bodenstab |  May 11, 2000

Offices & Operations mentor Charles Bodenstab responds to the following question from an inc.com user: I am the president of a ...  Read story

How can I establish the creditworthiness of a company that's a prospective customer?

Oct 4, 2000

Offices & Operations mentor Charles J. Bodenstab responds: A credit report on the potential customer is a good starting point, but I...  Read story

How should I evaluate potential suppliers?

By Charles J. Bodenstab |  Jun 19, 2000

Offices & Operations mentor Charles J. Bodenstab responds: I suggest your first step be the firm establishment of the key parameters...  Read story

Should I track weekly sales data or will monthly data be enough?

By Charles J. Bodenstab |  Nov 2, 2000

Offices & Operations mentor Charles Bodenstab responds: The answer to this question is directly related to the nature of your busine...  Read story

In The Beginning

By Paul A. Lewis |  Dec 1, 1987

There is a very simple reason why Charles J. Bodenstab misses the excitement and glamour of a Fortune 500 company ("What I Miss About the Fortune 500," Ex...  Read story

How do I turn around a sick company?

Mar 7, 2000

Offices & Operations mentor Charles Bodenstab responds: Obviously there is no quick answer to this problem since it depends on how...  Read story

I'm not seeking outside investors. Should I bother with a business plan if a bank doesn't demand it?

By Charles J. Bodenstab |  Apr 4, 2000

Offices & Operations mentor Charles J. Bodenstab responds: Every small business should make a business plan, although a plan that ...  Read story

How Fast Should My Inventory Turn?

By Charles J. Bodenstab |  Jun 19, 2000

The quicker inventory turns, the less cash you tie up.  Read story

What can I do if my customers are taking too long to pay?

Aug 30, 2000

Offices & Operations mentor Charles J. Bodenstab responds: There is no magical answer to this classic lament. An article I once wr...  Read story

The Fine Art of Writing a Business Plan

Dec 14, 1999

Bankers and investors are quick to complain that most business plans they get from hopeful entrepreneurs aren't worth the paper they're written on. Too ma...  Read story

Getting Paid

Unfortunately, sending an invoice doesn't always result in getting paid. If you're having trouble with slow-paying or nonpaying customers, you need to dev...  Read story

Getting Paid

Jun 6, 2002

Unfortunately, sending an invoice doesn't always result in getting paid. If you're having trouble with slow-paying or nonpaying customers, you need to dev...  Read story

Getting Paid

Unfortunately, sending an invoice doesn't always result in getting paid. If you're having trouble with slow-paying or nonpaying customers, you need to dev...  Read story

The Receivables Challenge

By Charles J. Bodenstab |  May 1, 1989

What to do if your customers are taking too long to pay their bills.  Read story

Surprise! Surprise!

By Charles J. Bodenstab |  Sep 1, 1988

Advice on dealing with inventory shortfalls.  Read story

How to Monitor Customers' Payments

By Bruce G. Posner |  Jul 1, 1992

Various sources for verifying customer credit histories.  Read story

Keeping Tabs On Your Company

By Charles J. Bodenstab |  Aug 1, 1989

How to track the vital signs of your business' overall health.  Read story

Six Ways to Position Your Company for Success

By Jennifer A. Redmond |  May 8, 2001

What do you think the most important trend affecting small business will be? How best can owners position their companies to take advantage of it? We pose...  Read story

Directional Signals

By Charles J. Bodenstab |  Mar 1, 1989

Why your company should have an annual business plan.  Read story

The New American Start-up

By Tom Richman |  Sep 1, 1988

Profile of a new-type entrepreneur and the beginnings of her children's food company.  Read story

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