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In my experience, any thoughtful strategic plan you come up with to scale and mature your business is going to take a minimum of 18 months and as much as 5 years to execute. At my school for business ...

Why Is a Business Plan Important? Starting a business without a plan is akin to embarking on an arduous journey without a map or compass. Here are the key ways a business plan will help your company ...

A business plan is an important document for entrepreneurs of all stripes – whether you’re just starting out or have been in business for a longer period of time. Your business plan tells lenders and ...

Many integrated business planning processes fall short of delivering the full value they can provide. Too often, companies enter into IBP with the wrong vision and intent, seeing it mainly as a way to ...

As a kid, I remember my dad--the quintessential methodical, organized engineer--sitting me down at the kitchen table for his favorite bi-annual lecture: "Planning For Your Future." His yellow legal ...

Thoughtful succession planning can pave the way for a smooth transition and a thriving future for a company and its stakeholders. Here are a few techniques that business owners should consider.