Strategy and Planning


Recent Strategy and Planning Articles

America: No Longer the Land of Opportunity?

Let's face it: American innovation is losing ground to places like India, China, and Brazil. Here are five things our President should do to bring entreprene...  Read more

What's the Real Value of Social Media? 

Social media's value extends beyond raising money with the ability to connect individuals with support and information, says Livestrong CEO Doug Ulman.  Watch video

How Social Media Shapes the Conversation Around Israel & Hamas

The Israel Defense Forces sophisticated approach to social media positions Israel as a defensive actor in the conflict in Gaza--and shows the power of the me...  Read more

Why Price Isn't the Biggest Factor on Big Deals

Most deals aren't won on price alone. Align your value proposition with your buyer's strategic needs and the deal will get bigger and possibly better.  Read more

Greeting Card Etiquette: 4 Tips

Don't miss the opportunity to get noticed and make an impression with your seasons' greetings this year.  Read more

Distill Your Message to as Few Words as Possible

Your customers are constantly being bombarded with new information. Simplicity has never been more powerful.  Read more

One Way the Government Stinks at Start-Up Formation

Significantly fewer start-ups are launched by immigrants today than in 2005. Author and entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa explains how it happened.  Read more

Entrepreneurs to America: Send Us More Geeks

Schools, parents, and pop culture are contributing to a critical shortage of engineers. Here's how to fix it fast.  Read more

Retail Forecast: Lots of Good Cheer

Infographic: This season, shoppers will be out in full force. Here's a look at just how much they're planning to spend.  Read more

3 Surprising Secrets to Thriving Now

Stop blaming the economy for your troubles, says 'Turnaround King' Grant Cardone. Here's what you should do instead.  Read more

Are Small-Business Owners Jealous of Tech Start-ups?

Cities are scrambling to create technology hubs to lure talent. But when government programs put financial resources into job creation, certain small-busines...  Read more

How Entrepreneurs Would Resolve the Fiscal Cliff

The president asked corporate CEOs to weigh in. But what would small business owners say? We asked, and you answered.  Read more

My Wildly Outlandish Holiday Strategy

Wild Creations's founder shares his company's plan to maximize the holiday season.  Read more

Suster Blasts 'Entrepreneurshit,' But Still Misses the Game

Former entrepreneur Mark Suster drops a much-deserved bomb on those who glamorize start-ups. But even he wouldn't mind another go.  Read more

Big Business Wolves Pose in Small Biz Clothes

As federal agencies count every penny, big firms scoop up contracts meant for entrepreneurs.  Read more

Legal Marijuana Industry Is Slow to Catch Fire

Recreational marijuana is now legal in Colorado and Washington. But while pot proponents celebrated the victories, entrepreneurs say the so-called Green Rush...  Read more

How CEOs Can Close the Skills Gap

Entrepreneurs may be missing out on the best hires by not doing this recruiting tip.  Read more

Who Are the Vendors in My Neighborhood?

BALLE founders Judy Wicks and Laury Hamel are forging a new economy based on local commerce.  Read more

Honoring the Champions of Do-Good-ism

Business icons, including Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, turned out this week to celebrate the Social Venture Network's inaugural Hall of Fame.  Read more

Secret to Video That Drives Traffic (& Business) 

Don't just produce a video about your company executives, says Alison Provost, founder of video company TouchStorm. Do something else entirely.  Watch video

3 Ways Smart Business People Will Profit Under Obama

Business advice for the next four years from a small business owner who voted for Romney.  Read more

How Education Entrepreneur Chris Whittle Disproved Skeptics 

The same guy who created Channel One and Philadelphia's Edison Schools has a new obsession: a global private school he calls Avenues.  Watch video

How to Close Deals Faster and Smoother

Follow Warren Buffett's example and your deals will get done quicker and with fewer headaches.  Read more

Journey From Start-up to IPO

Software-maker ExactTarget went public earlier this year and now boasts a market cap of over $1.3 billion. Founder Scott Dorsey explains the journey.  Read more

Division of Labor: What to Do When Owners & Employees Disagree

If employees and managers have different perspectives, who's right, and how do you know?  Read more