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Handling a Dip in Sales Resulting from Roadwork
Roadwork can really hurt a storefront business but owners are finding ways to maintain sales and customers. Read more
Business Planning
How to Set Business Goals
Your company's goals will only be effective if you have a clear vision of what you want to achieve--and how. Read more
Why a CEO Needs to Have a Plan B
For nearly three decades, in good times and bad, Jack Stack has run his company, SRC, as though disaster could strike at any moment. Now, with the economy cratering, he’s glad he did. Read more
How to Write a Marketing Plan
Experts know that careful planning is integral to marketing success. Here's your guide to crafting a thorough marketing plan - and learning more about your customers along the way. Read more
Managing: Planning Now for an Economic Rebound
How companies can plan for a big comeback once the recession is over Read more
Recent Business Planning Articles
Best Time to Start a Company
Don't wait. Here are seven reasons to launch a venture today. Read more
Looking To Raise Capital?
Pravina Raghavan, New York District Director of the Small Business Administration, recommends you take advantage of free resources. Watch video
The Big Business of Local News: Main Street Connect
In early 2010, Jane Byrant Quinn and Carll Tucker launched a community-based news website. Today they compete with AOL. Here's how they changed the game. Read more
How to Pick Between Two Logical Options
Making a decision with imperfect information is a challenge. The rule of the one-way street might be the tie breaker you're looking for. Read more
5 Ways to Build a Resilient Company
The best companies are those that can bounce back from failure. Here's what it takes to do it well. Read more
Why the Real Secrets of Success Are in Your Past
When most executives are looking to the future for their success, maybe it's better to first look back at your past. Here's why. Read more
This One Mistake Can Eat Your Business Alive
P&L targets are supposed to help a company create more value. But used incorrectly, they can erode business value and consume growth opportunities from the i... Read more
Don't Forget These Year-End Tasks
Before you ring in 2012, you'll want to get a head start on taxes, insurance, suppliers, among other things. Read more
Five Things You Shouldn't Do When Writing a Business Plan
Don't fall prey to these common business plan no-nos. Plus, advice from Daniel Gómez, co-founder of Solben, on how to separate the practice of your business... Watch video
Reinvigorate a Failing Business
Turnaround specialist Howard Tullman talks about how to bring about change--and avoid needing it in the first place. Plus, why you need employees who don't b... Watch video
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