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How to Write a Business Plan (Chapter 2)
Friday, October 30th, 2009In Part 2 (this article), I will provide you with information on how to design your business plan using the “What needs fixing” approach.
To explain how this works, let’s look at a couple of simple diagrams.
In the above diagram there is a box on the left marked “A”. Let this represent your current situation – [...]
Business Planning: The 100 day plan for 2009
Monday, March 30th, 2009The 100 day plan is a great tool to quickly instigate a business transformation process. And, in these current economic choppy waters, it’s a great way to quickly refocus or reinvent a business that is no longer viable in its current state.
Business Plan Templates – good choice or bad?
Saturday, February 28th, 2009… I’m wanting to write a business plan. What is your opinion on using a business plan template?
How to prepare a simple and powerful strategic business plan in one day (Part 1)
Monday, September 29th, 2008Many business owners/managers know in their heart that their business or organisation would be more successful if they had a clear business plan to work to.
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But for many there is a problem.
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The problem is the perceived time and effort that would be required to produce an effective business plan.
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Problem solved!
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The purpose of this three-part article [...]
“…the fact that business is in for a tough time will make business even more interesting…”
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008.
This interesting headline appeared in a recent issue of The Wall Street Journal.
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At first glance, one might get the impression that this is the press talking their way into an economic recession. But it’s the exact opposite.
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As you read on, it turns out this is an advertisement by Fortune magazine. The statement “…the fact that business is in [...]
The Marketing Plan – An Alternative Approach
Thursday, March 27th, 2008A major part of any good business plan will be the marketing plan.
For some, the marketing plan – is the business plan.
Any way you look at it, your marketing plan deserves serious consideration.
The usual approach is to start with the product or service, and then think through the steps that you or your team will [...]
On Strategy and Tactics
Friday, March 14th, 2008About 15 years ago, I had two different mentors teach me and coach me on the topics of Strategy and Tactics.
Each was knowledgeable, experienced and passionate, so I have developed a high interest and respect for these two success concepts.
I’m working on an article to succinctly describe what each is, how they differ and how [...]
Mark Twain on Business Plans
Thursday, March 6th, 2008“The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.”
Mark Twain