Up and Running

JANUARY 27, 2020

Regardless, the quote is used extensively these days to emphasize the importance of how a company operates over the why. Overemphasizing culture alone is pointless; if founders and leaders aren’t guiding business growth with a series of stretch but SMART goals —measurable milestones, there won’t be a business culture to manage. .

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2022

Deciding to be an entrepreneur is a lifestyle move, and should be part of a long-term strategic plan. In these changing times, if you already have a startup, with no plan, maybe it’s time to think ahead for a change. Formally, that’s called developing and maintaining a strategic plan. Right idea at the right time.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Do you really need a business plan? Can’t you just wing it and skip the whole planning process? If you’re asking a bank, angel investor, or venture capitalist for funding, they’re going to want to know that you have a good handle on your small business’s trajectory. . The process of writing your plan is what’s important.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Do you really need a business plan? Can’t you just wing it and skip the whole planning process? If you’re asking a bank, angel investor, or venture capitalist for funding, they’re going to want to know that you have a good handle on your small business’s trajectory. . The process of writing your plan is what’s important.

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Up and Running

APRIL 9, 2019

Why add a SWOT analysis into your business plan and the strategic planning process? I believe in it because the SWOT phase was vital to my planning process as I grew Palo Alto Software from zero to over $5 million in annual sales. Just like the Lean Planning approach to business planning, less is more.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 8, 2019

The basic idea of a sample business plan makes perfect sense. If you haven’t done a business plan before, a sample plan gives you an instant idea of what you should include, how to structure it, and even what to write. Here’s how to get the most of any sample business plan.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

But with so many people trying to get their share of the growth, many subscription box businesses fold within a year or two. There are several different types of business plans that can help you stay on track. If you’re seeking a bank loan or outside investment, you probably need a traditional business plan.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Flipping homes makes for good reality TV, but it can also make for good business. What they don’t usually show on screen on shows like Flip or Flop is that writing a business plan is a must. Check out Bplans’ real estate company sample business plans for inspiration. How about title work?

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Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

You’ve reviewed what a business plan is , and why you need one to start and grow your business. It’s time to dig into the process of actually writing a business plan. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll take you through every stage of writing a business plan that will actually help you achieve your goals.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 25, 2018

Every successful ecommerce business needs to begin with a plan. After all, if you have no direction, how can you be sure when you’ve reached your destination? Plus, research shows that people who plan are more likely to be successful. What exactly needs to be included in a business plan, and in how much detail?

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Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2018

Private practices can be lucrative, although it requires you to spend time building relationships with patients while also attending to all business processes that are part of running your practice. If you’re thinking about starting an outpatient medical practice, one of the first things you should do is write a business plan.

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Up and Running

MAY 14, 2015

Business plans go by many names: Strategic plans, operational plans, internal plans, and many others. Lately, I’ve been focusing on lean business plans. There are also one-page business plans, although those are really more summaries. Business plans for startups.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 30, 2017

This article is part of our “ Business Startup Guide ”—a curated list of our articles that will get you up and running in no time! People often ask us for a list of steps they can use to start their own business. From business type to business model to physical location, there are so many variables! Sabrina Parsons.

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Up and Running

MARCH 26, 2015

Unsure what kind of business plan you need? We get this question a lot, mainly because there are so many different things labelled as business plans: strategic plans, annual plans, operational plans, feasibility plans, and, of course, what most people think of, business plans for startups seeking investment.

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Up and Running

APRIL 20, 2016

The business plan for strategic growth is one of my favorites because it’s about core business decisions, steps, metrics, and making things happen. It matches my vision of business planning as ongoing management and steering a business. It’s not about explaining or defending a business for outsiders.

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Board Effect

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The goal of strategic planning is to provide a structured process to establish goals and objectives, outline steps to achieving them, align the staff and resources to support them, and establish a timeline for making progress. Ultimately, the strategic plans will be put into the business plan and supporting plans.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Deciding to be an entrepreneur is a lifestyle move, and should be part of a long-term strategic plan. In these changing times, if you already have a startup, with no plan, maybe it’s time to think ahead for a change. Formally, that’s called developing and maintaining a strategic plan. Right idea at the right time.

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Up and Running

JULY 31, 2015

This week Peter and Jonathan talk to Tim Berry, founder of Palo Alto Software, about lean business planning, strategy, tactics, specifics (milestones), and the forecast. Listen to Episode 9: Show notes: What is Lean Planning? Free Download: The One Page Business Pitch Template. Send us an email: Bcast@Bplans.com.

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Up and Running

MAY 15, 2018

Innovative products and business models are the foundations of a promising startup. Creating a scalable business model. Whether you are hoping to expand a small business with a loan or going for a round of venture capital, you will need a scalable business model. Your business idea itself needs to be scalable.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 11, 2020

“A goal without a plan is just a wish!” Every successful business idea had a strategically written business plan. To provide direction of business development or just to attract investors, a business plan is a roadmap toward a company’s success. . Business plan format.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 21, 2018

This article is part of our Business Planning Guide —a curated list of our articles that will help you with the planning process! Today, I want to introduce a new approach to business planning: Lean Planning. Lean Planning is simpler and faster than writing a traditional business plan.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 24, 2019

I understand that many of you are in startup mode or still contemplating whether to embark on the risky business of becoming an entrepreneur. My goal for the next few years is to encourage waverers to start their own business, and to mentor some of those who are on their way to become millionaires. What’s your business idea?

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Up and Running

MAY 9, 2022

One of the best uses for a business plan is as an internal management tool to help you run your business. Now, this doesn’t mean that you need to write a full business plan that you’d traditionally use to pursue funding or pitch to investors. . What is an internal business plan?

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Up and Running

JANUARY 9, 2017

Strategic planning is a management tool that guides your business to better performance and long-term success. Working with a plan will focus your efforts, unify your team in a single direction, and help guide you through tough business decisions. If you have the answers in your head, but not on paper—get writing.

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Up and Running

JUNE 14, 2016

I’ve been quite vocal with my concern that farming your business plan out is usually a bad idea. A business plan is not a one-time task— it’s an ongoing practice. Real companies with real business plans review and revise them often. Real companies with real business plans review and revise them often.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 27, 2022

When the going gets rough in business, you’ll need the motivation to keep moving. Here are the various ways entrepreneurs and business owners stay motivated in business. #1- Here are the various ways entrepreneurs and business owners stay motivated in business. #1- 1- Documenting my journey. 2- Mindfulness.

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Up and Running

MAY 30, 2022

There’s no question that starting and running a business is hard work. One of the most important things you can do to increase your chances of success is to have a business plan. A business plan isn’t just a document you put together once when starting your business.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 29, 2019

You’ve made the decision to strike out on your own as a solopreneur to start the business you have been dreaming of for months, or even years. Though you may be tempted to immediately throw yourself into your new small business, don’t forget a crucial element: creating a business plan. The Lean Plan for solopreneurs.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Learn why the traditional way of writing a five-year business plan is often a waste of time and how to use a Lean Plan instead for smarter, easier strategic planning to establish your long-term vision. But, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t plan for the long term. What is a long-term plan?

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Up and Running

MAY 8, 2015

A lean business plan does what every business owner and aspiring startup needs to manage strategy, tactics, execution, and essential business numbers. A lean business plan steers the company toward its goals, and also to tracking and managing progress, expectations, and accountability. Why lean ?

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 1, 2023

Mary provides a framework for successful launches, emphasizing strategic readiness, understanding the market, and creating impactful messages with efficient execution. It is important to align the team with what you’re trying to do to execute a well-planned launch strategy. Tell me a little bit about your product launch history. [02:39]

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Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

Step 1: Start with a lean plan. Instead of sitting down to write a 40-page business plan, start with a one-page pitch. It’s the fastest way to get your idea onto paper, and it’s the very first step in the lean planning process, which is much easier and more iterative than traditional business planning methods.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

Deciding to be an entrepreneur is a lifestyle move, and should be part of a long-term strategic plan. In these changing times, if you already have a startup, with no plan, maybe it’s time to think ahead for a change. Formally, that’s called developing and maintaining a strategic plan. Right idea at the right time.

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Up and Running

MARCH 10, 2022

From time to time, you brainstorm or share business ideas. Perhaps you’ve hit upon a good business opportunity and are considering starting a business together. The fact that you’ve discussed your business ideas is a good start. The concept of going into business with a friend excites people who get along.

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Did you just start a company but are concerned about how you are doing things? While you are working away on your business plan, looking for ways to raise capital, finding the right people to hire, etc., Also, be strategic. You are not alone, and you definitely are not in unchartered waters. Find a competitive advantage.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Deciding to be an entrepreneur is a lifestyle move, and should be part of a long-term strategic plan. In these changing times, if you already have a startup, with no plan, maybe it’s time to think ahead for a change. Formally, that’s called developing and maintaining a strategic plan. Right idea at the right time.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Deciding to be an entrepreneur is a lifestyle move, and should be part of a long-term strategic plan. In these changing times, if you already have a startup, with no plan, maybe it’s time to think ahead for a change. Formally, that’s called developing and maintaining a strategic plan. Right idea at the right time.

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