It’s the attitude, soul and personality of your business. It’s what drives your mission, guides your practices and helps you achieve your goals. Your company might have the most well-thought-out strategy around, but without a strong culture to back it up, your chances...
“A brilliant strategy, blockbuster product, or breakthrough technology can put you on the competitive map, but only solid execution can keep you there.” So begins The Harvard Business Review article, The Secrets to Successful Strategy Execution. The...
Introduction Although a strategic plan is a form of business plan, there are several important distinctions between the two “plans” that are worth noting. The Simple Steps Still Needed As you put your business plan together, keep in mind the following...
Introduction Every business is unique and therefore your business plan must be structured to suit the needs of your business. There is no right or wrong way to structure a business plan—each differs in presentation and emphasis. The particular requirements of your...
Make no mistake—business plans are critical. You’ll need a well thought out plan for your bankers, investors, and management team. A business plan that carefully explains how you will make money and how you will be able to repay loans and investments. But...