Business management refers to the coordination and organization of an enterprise’s activities, such as production, money, materials, employees and machines. Its primary concern is profitability while innovations may also play a part.

Financial management is key to maintaining positive cash flow and avoiding late payments, so keeping track of bills and setting reminders are necessary steps in this process.

Planning

Planning is the cornerstone of management. This process includes setting objectives, outlining means to reach those objectives, and selecting among available alternatives to make decisions on them. Furthermore, forecasting and identifying risks or challenges which might prevent you from reaching those objectives are also part of this practice.

Organizational businesses face numerous uncertainties, so having a solid plan in place is crucial to reduce risks of failure and reduce waste and inefficiency by eliminating duplicated efforts and activities that are redundant.

An effective plan will integrate the activity of all departments, thus minimising overlap and wasteful activity – ultimately increasing efficiency across the business. Furthermore, managers can develop innovative ideas and strategies to compete effectively in the marketplace through this plan. Finally, participation must be ensured across the planning process in order to increase motivation, communication and action taken on.

Organization

Organizing is the act of gathering all of the resources required for business plans to proceed, such as goals, objectives, methods, timeframes and responsibilities. Additionally, organizing can also involve setting up a system to track and monitor results of management strategies in place at an organization.

Your business plan’s Organization section outlines the people involved with your venture, from board of directors (if applicable) and managers to their full resumes and an outline of what each brings to the table.

Spriegel defines organization as the practice of creating relationships among certain work and persons within an enterprise to meet its goals, while George Terry defines it as “establishing effective authority relationships between all the factors within it.” To create a successful workplace culture and increase employee performance, all members must understand their roles and responsibilities within your business – this ensures smooth organizational change management processes and good communication practices are in place.

Communication

Business management involves overseeing a large business organization, which requires constant communication among all levels. Managers must clearly convey policies, procedures and instructions to their staff; while also listening for any feedback that could alter the work environment.

Communication is key in making quick decisions, planning efficiently, raising productivity levels and maintaining morale in an organization. Furthermore, effective communication broadens mental horizons while raising aspirations levels.

Internal communication in business encompasses any action between managers and their subordinates within an organization, such as discussions, lectures, meetings, video conferences, voice chat and emails as well as nonverbal means such as body language and visual cues. External communications refer to any form of interaction with clients, customers and partners outside the company that involves discussion, debate and negotiation before formal marketing/public relations are implemented (or unofficially through grapevine/rumor mill).

Leadership

Leadership in business management involves motivating employees to complete their tasks successfully. Leaders’ personalities and experience often dictate which style of leadership works best. A powerful style can increase productivity while building employee morale – key ingredients of any successful enterprise.

Leadership styles range from autocratic, democratic and charismatic. A democratic style of leadership allows employees to express their opinions on issues affecting them directly; this type of management can often result in increased employee satisfaction levels; however, its implementation in large companies with multiple departments may prove more difficult than expected.

Autocratic leadership style relies on strict policies that must be observed. While this type of management might work well in small companies with few employees, this style also works effectively when used by high-growth firms; its leader encourages team members to do things they never imagined they could accomplish.