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 Planning
Recent Business Planning Articles
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
Eight Ball, Corner Pocket: Think 6 Steps Ahead of the Competition
Want explosive growth? Strategize like a world-renowned pool player. Read more
The Basics of a Fast-Growth Business Plan
Starting up boils down to having a clear path forward. Here are the three stages of a fast-growth business plan. Read more
The Impact of an International Market
Are you preparing your business for an international market? You should be. Read more
Why Your Start-up Dreams Shouldn't Be About Making Money 
Robert Kaplan, professor of management at Harvard Business School, says that defining your business' vision is one of the most difficult things for an entrep... Watch video
Your Most Valuable Asset Is Your Time
Robert Kaplan, professor of management at Harvard Business School, says you should make sure your time is spent on top priorities. Watch video
When to Cut a Customer
How much leeway should you give a client who's not paying his bills? Read more
Partnership or S Corp?
One concern is taxes; another is protecting assets. What's the best way to set up your business? Read more
How We Made the Inc. 500 List - Again
Avondale Strategic Partners was named to the Inc. 500 list for the second year in a row. Here's the story of how we managed our growth. Read more
3 Ways to Meet Your Goals This Year
Tick, tick, tick. Time to complete your 2012 goals is running out. How are you doing with that? It's not too late to achieve your year-end goals with these s... Read more
'It Was All My Mother's Idea'
Entrepreneur Lisa Price talks about naming her business after her mother, Carol. Watch video
Behind the Scenes With Carol's Daughter
Carol's Daughter founder Lisa Price talks about the learning process behind some of her beauty company's biggest deals. Watch video
How to Pick the Perfect Co-founder
When it comes to picking a partner, you can't just go with your gut. There are steps to choosing someone perfect for your future business. Read more
What to Consider Before You Take a Meeting
Meeting planning advice from John Berkowitz, co-founder of Yodle, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Accountability Drives Results
Former L.A. Police chief William Bratton talks about why your company will instantly be more effective once you hold it accountable for results. Watch video
On the Front Lines of Leadership
Former NYPD Commissioner William Bratton talks about the goals all leaders should have. Watch video
To Start-up or Not to Start-up?
Will your idea make a good business? Advice from John Katzman, co-founder of 2tor, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
The Anatomy of a Killer Business Plan
What key elements should you include in your business plan? Here you go. Read more
How to Make $2 Million in One Day
This little start-up hit the jackpot by playing all the right notes in an online campaign. Here's how you can, too. Read more
Happiness Generates Revenue
Serial entrepreneur Ted Leonsis asks entrepreneurs to question their definition of success. Watch video
If You're Happy, You're More Likely to Succeed
Serial entrepreneur Ted Leonsis talks about teaching his kids the difference and relationship between happiness and success. Watch video
7 Ways to Apply Scenario Planning
How do you expect the unexpected? Check out how you can benefit from a little preparation. Read more
Turn Your Hobby Into Company Profits
I've practiced improv comedy and climbed ice formations. But I never thought that one of my hobbies would translate into a significant new revenue stream for... Read more
Bring Purpose & Profit Together
Naked Pizza founder Robbie Vitrano talks about building a business based on community feedback. Watch video
How Do You Fit into the Marketplace?
Naked Pizza founder Robbie Vitrano says today's marketplace demands profitability and responsible behavior from businesses. Watch video
How to Prepare for the Unexpected
Strategic thinkers see big changes coming before everyone else in their industry. Fortunately, it's an acquired skill. Read more
Biggest Obstacle to Business Growth
Some of the biggest market shifts of the past 15 years happened when people challenged the existing assumptions. Read more
Here's a Business Model that Works
Kevin Cleary, president and COO of Clif Bar, talks about how his company's bottomline is directly related to its mission. Watch video
Become the Next McDonald's: 3 Steps
Can you scale your business like McDonald's did? Here are three steps to take during the journey. Read more
