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Business roadmaps help chart a strategic path for your business and are a valuable complement to your business plan. With a business roadmap, you can quickly compare actual results against your assumptions and make adjustments to improve operations and profits. The...

Creating your business plan is a powerful process, designed to get you to think deeply about how your business will function, attract investors and customers, and become successful. Yet the business plan does not tell you every path to take, the twists and turns...

Your business plan is an essential document, designed to help you frame your business, market, competition, financials, and purpose. However, a good business plan needs to be revisited regularly as part of a continuous process of strategic business...

Entrepreneurs and small-business owners seeking help often use a business planning tool to assist them in bringing together their financials, research, projections, and market analysis. With the right business plan tool, presentations look sharp and data are...

Is your 2019 business budget realistic?  As the new year opens, it is important to take a look at your budget and make some strategic decisions that will position your company for a successful 2019. The process starts with having a firm grasp on your income and...

As an entrepreneur, how do you protect your big ideas, product designs, service strategies, name, and logo? As seen in the recent post, Entrepreneur’s Startup Success Guide for 2019, understanding the different types of legal protections and entrepreneurial tools...

Getting the word out is an essential part of starting your own business. In 2019, businesses can deploy some inexpensive strategies to drive their marketing success.  The question is, where to start. Here are some helpful tips to get your business the exposure it...

Information is gold for entrepreneurs. Learning from others is a great way to understand best practices and learn from the successes and mistakes of others.  As seen in the recent post, Entrepreneur’s Startup Success Guide for 2019, advice and support are...

There are many steps to complete before starting your own business, including careful consideration of your customers' needs and how to effectively market. If you are an entrepreneur looking to launch your own business, 2019 is likely to be an exciting year. Knowing...