19 June 2013
Business Planning
Articles on business planning.

How to Write a Business Plan Print E-mail
(22 votes)
Written by Brenda Keener   

A business without a plan is like a ship without a rudder – ultimately it will run around aimlessly without clear direction. Writing a business plan for your startup or new business will also help focus your thoughts, and those of your team, towards the goals that your new enterprise needs to achieve.

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Business Plan Template Print E-mail
(9 votes)
Written by Sunil Tinani   
A simple step-by-step template for a DIY business plan.
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The Pros and Cons of a Business Partnership Print E-mail
(5 votes)
Written by Shawna Ruppert   
There are great benefits to be reaped from starting a business from a partnership rather than a solo perspective, but there are limitations as well. When deciding on whether or not to start a business as a partnership it is important to carefully weigh the pros and cons to see if this is going to be the best option for your company’s success.
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The Importance of Incorporation?? Print E-mail
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Written by Joe Doyle   
Those wanting to start a business or entering into a business venture initially have an important decision to make: “Incorporate or not to incorporate, that is the question?” Those creating or running their own business have four basic structures to operate under. The entity can operate as a sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC or a corporation. These structures will be discussed in a bit more detail below.
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How to Plan a Start-Up Print E-mail
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Written by Sunil Tinani   

Entrepreneurs are eager beavers – they have a business idea that must take-off immediately, right now, without further delay, asap, and so on – you get the idea! Well, taking off on a start-up without adequate planning is like flying a plane without a pilot – you go from one air pocket into another and keep going until you are left with only air in your pockets, no money, and then you crash land!

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The Home Based Business Plan Print E-mail
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Written by Shawna Ruppert   

Discovering the Home Based Business Plan that is going to work the best for you is the most important step in setting yourself free from our traditional models of employment.

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Exit Strategies for Businesses Print E-mail
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Written by Eva Irwing   

While you may not wish to think of the end of a business venture just as you are about to begin, you can be assured that investors will. This is why you must have a sound exit strategy to show them before they will be willing to put money into your business.

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