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Do You Need a Business Plan? Scientific Research Says Yes

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One study ( 1) published in 2010 aggregated research on the business growth of 11,046 companies and found that planning improved business performance. Fraser, S., & Greene, F. When you should start the planning process. What steps you can take to reduce your chances of failure. Planning can help companies grow 30 percent faster.

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How to Create a “Luxurious” User Experience (and Avoid Looking “Cheap”)

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Business Planning Makes You More Successful, and We’ve Got the Science to Prove It

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One study 1 , published in 2010, aggregated research on the business growth of 11,046 companies and found that planning improved business performance. Fraser, S., & Greene, F. What steps you can take to reduce your chances of failure. Planning can help companies grow 30% faster. Journal of Business Venturing, 25(1), 24-40.