As a business plan writer, I’m always working with clients to create a sustainable business. I was sent this list of 30 things we as business owners should do to thrive for the long term. 30 Years of Minority Business Development – Lessons Learned on How […]
Read more →10 of My Best Business Plan Tips I have been writing business plans since 2011 and have learned a lot over the years. Our business has written plans for restaurants, non-profits, manufacturers, energy companies, schools, and so many additional industries. I thought it would be great to […]
Read more →The marketing section of your business plan is one of the most important sections you write. (And oftentimes it’s the most fun). You’ll have a prospect goal for the year and the marketing section discusses how you’ll reach that goal. In other words, how will you get […]
Read more →I received a question recently regarding adding a non-tech salesperson that understands tech products to a tech company’s business plan. The techpreneur has developed a PaaS (Platform as a Service) that’s useful for most common types of data warehouses and lakes. Should she find a non-tech salesperson […]
Read more →Writing a Business Plan is Like Cooking a Pot Roast When I was a meat eater, I used to love to make pot roast. Let it sit in a slow cooker for 10 hours and the meat became so tender and juicy. It was good!!!! Writing a […]
Read more →Can you write a budget friendly business plan? Many budget conscious entrepreneurs contact me in frustration regarding their business plans. They’ve downloaded a template and tried to write it themselves only to throw up their hands in frustration. SCORE professionals can review your plan but they can’t […]
Read more →Life Plan, Business Plan, Sales Plan, Day Plan I was listening to a sales podcast called Young Hustlers this morning and the host talked about the different plans you need in life. Inspired by his message, I wanted to add-on to what he was saying and publish […]
Read more →Why Business Plans are Vital for Hypergrowth Companies What’s a hypergrowth company? It’s a company that grows more than 20% per year. Many small businesses have the ability to double or triple revenues annually. However, hypergrowth companies are always balancing business growth with the cash they have […]
Read more →What’s NOT in your business plan? Oftentimes, we discuss what should be in your business plan but let’s talk about what’s not there. For many of us, we don’t plan for the “oops” in life. Those unforeseen occurrences like losing loyal team member that’s been with you […]
Read more →Using Your Business Plan to Buy a Business Sometimes it’s wiser to buy a business than to grow one organically. Whether you are currently in business or are a new entrepreneur, using your business plan to purchase a business can catapult your success. One of the first […]
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