Planning Articles

If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that none of us can predict what tomorrow will bring. Lockdowns, economic unrest, countless...

Every business owner wants to make more money — and many of us rely on marketing and advertising to do so. We...

Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994. Today he’s one of the richest people in the world. But while Amazon is undeniably a...

When Lucas Elsing formed Kegonsa Plumbing in 2018, he was certain he had the technical skills to succeed. “I was pretty confident in...

When you first started your business, you glimpsed a future you felt confident pursuing. Maybe you had a dream so big you’d...

If you own or manage a drain cleaning business — or hope to someday — sometimes it’s hard not to get caught...

What’s the best way to make an informed, analytical decision about the future of your business, whether it’s to add a new...

USL America Group taps Rigby as Logiball sales and marketing managerUSL America announced Donald Rigby as national sales and marketing manager for Logiball. With...

The coronavirus pandemic has created a challenging climate for small businesses. Financial concerns are butting up against public health interests. With that challenge in...

Leaders are often expected to have all the answers. Not only is this an expectation shared by many, it is regularly self-imposed. If...

It’s been a heck of a year. You’re probably tired. And the last thing you want to think about is what’s next....

In my previous article, I explored the SWOT analysis grid, a widely used business tool that helps entrepreneurs make big decisions in...

Many business owners today simply do not adequately plan their succession. Reasons for procrastination vary and include not wanting to leave or...

As a business owner, when you start making plans for the coming year, it’s important to step back and take a long,...