Business Defense Plan

Small business owners have a lot to juggle, and writing it down can help. You know you need a business plan, but do you also have a business defense plan?

Our Strategic Plan is Done - Now What?

Upon completion of the strategic plan, an operating plan for the upcoming year must be prepared. An operating plan is a schedule of events and responsibilities that details the actions to be taken in order to accomplish the goals and objectives laid out in the strategic plan. The plan ensures everyone knows what needs to get done, coordinates their efforts and keeps close track of progress. Operation/Branch plans must define the objectives, timeline and resources required to meet the growth objectives of the business unit, department or branch. This level of detail is unnecessary in a strategic plan itself – in fact, it would clutter up the presentation of the long-range vision: the strategic plan focuses on the end game and what your company will look like in five years.

How To Avoid Unprofitable Niche Markets

There might be a reason that niche is empty. Find out what to look for before you leap.

Strategize Your Business to Stay in the Market

The market is getting a lot more crowded each day. It is getting more and more competitive than it ever has been. Those who just lie low and do nothing would eventually be kicked out of business. If you want to stay in business, you definitely need to have a good marketing strategy.

Life Plan First then Business Plan

Starting a home based business requires a life plan first and then a business plan. Create your lifestyle and work your business around it. Here are some items to consider for your life plan

Sun Zi Art of War - Momentum & Timing in Strategy

In Sun Zi Art of War, Sun Zi proposed that Timing and Momentum are important aspects of strategy execution and planning. To find out more how to apply these into business strategy, please read on.

Selling A Business - The Eleventh Hour Contract Change

A last minute change in the terms of a business sale can often cause it to blow up. That is costly and unfortunately far too common. This article discusses how to deal with it.

2007 Thoughts on Strategic Planning for the Year Ahead

Strategic planning and business is paramount to winning market share and growing the company. Unfortunately, strategic planning has become a buzzword by MBA business consultants and the university professors. In fact, often an MBA course will have several course titles with the words; Strategic Planning. So you can imagine how important it is to the top business colleges and universities in our nation and to the corporations who will hire these Business Management Graduates.

Strategic Planning For Non-Profit Organizations

Various management leaders often tend to think that non-profit organizations do not require strategic planning. These organizations, because are not guided by the underlying principal of profit making, do not require planning as required by the for profit organizations. However, please understand that this is just a myth.

Did Wal-Mart Kill JJ or Was It Suicide?

JJs House of Music is closing. Why? Don't look to blame Kmart or Wal-mart, look to the owner.

The Benefits of Developing Yourself a Business Plan

Are you currently in the process of trying to start your own business? If so, have you developed yourself a business plan yet? Each year, a relatively large number of individuals try and start a business. Despite wanting to start a business, there are a large number of individuals who do not end up doing so. One of the reasons for that is not having a business plan. That is why, if you are looking to start a business, you are advised to have a business plan. In fact, you will find that there are a number of benefits to doing so.

What to Consider When Making a Business Plan

Have you recently made the decision to develop yourself a business plan, for your new business venture? If so, congratulations; you are taking a step in the right direction. Business plans are a great way not only to stay organized, but to attract financial assistance from financial lenders or investors.

Selling Your Business - Prepare for the Buyer Visit

A buyer visit is a very important step before receiving a letter of intent. Do not view it as a simple show-and-tell corporate tour. It is your chance to position your company in the best light to drive purchase price. It is also your chance to gather valuable information on the buyer in order for you to make your selling decision.