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Do You Need a Business Plan? Scientific Research Says Yes

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With the help of my friend Jeff, from the University of Oregon, I’ve been looking at academic research on business planning—the actual science around planning and how it impacts both startups and existing businesses. I recommend starting with a Lean Plan. Action: Know your business inside and out. 3 Upton, N., J., & Felan, J.

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

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Over the past few months, with the help of my friend Jeff, from the University of Oregon, I’ve been looking at academic research on business planning—the actual science around planning and how it impacts both startups and existing businesses. See Also Introducing Lean Planning: How to Plan Less and Grow Faster. 3 Upton, N.,