Case Study: Flat World Knowledge
Jeff Shelstad thought he had created a better way to publish textbooks. Just one problem: getting college kids to pay. Read more
Business Planning
Evan Williams's Rule for Success: Do Less to Do Better
The co-founder of Blogger, Twitter, and Medium explains the importance of obsessing over one thing at a time. Read more
Why Stretch Goals Are a Bad Idea
Without a realistic plan, a stretch goal is simply a waste of time. Here are some tips to help you set goals, make plans, and stick to them in 2013. Read more
Growth With No Capital? No Problem
Small businesses can overcome limited resources by following three basic steps. Read more
10 Guiding Principles for Start-ups
To build the most successful small business in the world, it takes 10 key principles. Read more
Recent Business Planning Articles
Big Ideas Also Mean Big Risks 
Sir Richard Branson put a firewall between each Virgin company so that--if something goes wrong at one--it won't take down another. Watch video
The Case for Hiring Unskilled Workers
Did you create your business with the intent of gaining freedom and financial security? Here's how to get what you want without creating just another job for... Read more
Business Plans Are a Waste of Time. Here's What to Do Instead
Throw your business plan in the recycling bin. Instead, focus on your team and on getting to market as quickly as you can. Read more
How to Master the Art of Perfect Timing
As owner, you are your business's timekeeper. Here's how to tell when you should speed things up--or slow them down. Read more
Why Strategy Matters Most
It's the strategic plan, stupid. Have you reconsidered yours lately? Read more
10-Step Roadmap for Simple Hiring
Think it's time to hire? Don't do it! (Not until you're well prepared with this checklist.) Read more
How to Identify Your Target Customers
The clock is ticking on our 20-minute business model. Today's task: Describing potential customers for the new business - in five minutes or less. Read more
Behind the Scenes of a Hot Nightclub Business
AV Nightclub boasts one of the toughest doors to get through in Hollywood. Owner Matt Bendik explains how he built it. Read more
The 20-Minute Business Model
Can you put your entire business model down on paper in 20 minutes? Author Ash Maurya shows us how. Read more
Eight Ball, Corner Pocket: Think 6 Steps Ahead of the Competition
Want explosive growth? Strategize like a world-renowned pool player. Read more
