Business Planning


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.

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Managing: Planning Now for an Economic Rebound

How companies can plan for a big comeback once the recession is over

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Managing: How to Work More Like a Start-Up

Rekindle that startup spirit with agile development

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A Passion for Forecasting

Generating an accurate annual sales forecast will save you from wreaking havoc in your company next year.

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Welcome to No Man's Land

Your organization can't keep pace with demand. Banks won't lend to you. Longtime staffers need to be replaced. Here's how to cope.

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Recent Business Planning Articles

Middle America Coming Out of the Recession?

Of the 20 strongest metro areas in the United States, 14 lie between the Mississippi River and New Mexico.  Read story

Drilling Down

Want to conduct your own military-style AARs? Signet Research & Consulting suggests asking a few key questions.  Read story

Gary Erickson on Balancing Sustainability and Other Business Objectives

Clif Bar's founder talks about balancing sustainability and effectiveness  Read story

The Five Fundamentals of Business Survival

How can you make it through the rough patch that even the most successful companies eventually hit? Start preparing while the good times are still rolling.  Read story

Surviving Katrina: How We Did It

Hurricane Katrina dealt a near-fatal blow to thousands of businesses. One year later, determined entrepreneurs across the Gulf Coast are staging a comeback.  Read story

Is There a Future for Small Retailing?

A few thoughts on what it will take to succeed.  Read story

How To Spot Trouble in Your Financials

Diagnose what's wrong with your company by zeroing in on your financials.  Read story

More Bang for the IT Buck

IT procurement must be a capability, not a mere exercise in cutting deals.  Read story

War Stories

War and other unexpected events of recent years have had varying effects on American small businesses. Here, Inc.com shares the stories of two small business...  Read story

To Pay or Not to Pay: Business Weighs the Cost of Terrorism Coverage

Confronted with high premiums and their own skepticism about whether such coverage is necessary, many managers are deciding against terrorism insurance.  Read story

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