Business Planning

Discover the essential strategies and tips to creating a successful business plan. Learn how to make sure your startup, small business or existing business is well positioned for success, profitability and growth.

What is a Business Plan? A business plan is a document that details your business concept and strategy for growth. It provides details about your company, a competitive analysis, a market analysis, a marketing strategy...

Are you looking for VC funding or funding from other potential investors? You need a good business idea – and an excellent business plan. Business planning and raising capital go hand-in-hand. A venture capital business...

Most businesses fail. I hate to be so blunt, but this is the truth. The only thing that varies is just how many businesses fail. According to research from the University of Tennessee, 44% of...

The lifecycle of most businesses from the owner’s perspective is generally the same. First, you start or buy the business. Then, you grow the business. And finally, at some point, you exit the business. During...

For over 15 years, I’ve been a serial entrepreneur. While not all of my ventures have been successful, the majority of them have been. Someone recently asked me what the keys to my success have...

Generally I would not use the word “wisdom” and the name of legendary/infamous boxer “Mike Tyson” in the same sentence, but in this case I think it’s deserved. Because his quote “everybody’s got plans… until...