Strategy and Planning


Recent Strategy and Planning Articles

3 Ways to Overcome Buyer's Fears

The new normal for buyers is an attitude of fear and uncertainty. Here are three tips on how to get buyers interested in what you have to offer.  Read more

It's the Time for Personal Strategic Planning

You don't just need to review your company's trajectory and priorities; close the year with a review of your personal strategy as well.  Read more

After Obama Win, Owner Sacks Workers

Murray Energy, the country's largest private coal company, laid off workers today--and linked the dismisals to Obama's regulatory policies.  Read more

What Strategic Advisers Can Do For You

Advisers have a stake in your business's success and take on the responsibility of corporate governance.  Read more

Tell Stories & You'll Boost Sales (Because of How Human Brains Are Wired)

Storytelling appeals to how the brain processes information. Here's five ways to make that work for your business.  Read more

How to Build a Company You Can Sell: 4 Rules

A seasoned entrepreneur offers his best tips to get to an exit. A good first step: Give up the idea that you're building the next Facebook.  Read more

Post-Election Calm? Nope. What You Need to Know About the Fiscal Cliff

Officials in Washington wasted no time in setting themselves heading straight toward the precipice. What does the "fiscal cliff" mean for your business?  Read more

Why 57 Million People Voted for Mitt Romney

Yes, he lost. But Mitt Romney's campaign was a tribute to a quality every entrepreneur implicitly understands. The President should keep that in mind.  Read more

4 Things Obama Should Do Before Dinner

Obama's first priority should be helping entrepreneurs create jobs. Here's how he can get that done, fast.  Read more

Obamacare is Here to Stay. Now What?

Now that repeal is off the table, you need to get with the program, like it or not. Here are three things you have to do.  Read more

Why He Won: A Lesson in What People Really Want in a Leader

In 2008 the President was elected on charisma and hope. Yesterday he won on something less flashy but more enduring.  Read more

How these Start-ups are Influencing the Election

Want to know how much your vote is worth? Thinking of running your own campaign? Still not sure who to vote for? These start-ups will help you out.  Read more

Why I--a Serial Entrepreneur--Voted for Obama

A serial entrepreneur argues that President Obama deserves his second term, since his policies have started to improve the economy.  Read more

Why I Voted for Romney

As a businessman and an employer, I'm just more comfortable with Mitt Romney in office.  Read more

Stop Procrastinating & Plan for 2013

If you're not planning for the coming year then you better believe that your competitors are. Here are three solutions to get you going before it's too late.  Read more

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

When You're Too Good for Your Own Start-up

Every start-up needs two types of people: the visionary and the operator. If you think you can be both types, you're in trouble.  Read more

Statistics Lesson: Barack Obama, Most Popular President

Of course, this all depends on how you define "popular." Here's how to steal my unique way of looking at metrics and hyperbole to help you promote your busin...  Read more

Still Undecided? 9 Reasons This Small Business Owner Should Be the Next President

I realize you're about to go vote for this country's next President, but let me offer a better alternative.  Read more

#Sandy: Biggest Event in Instagram History

More than 800,000 photos were marked #Sandy on Instagram. Kevin Systrom, the company's co-founder, explains how this fact marks a shifting tide for social me...  Read more

New White Paper from Council Member, Fernando Sepulveda

After working with growing companies, Impulsa shares what it's learned  Read more

The Election Could Affect the Sale of Your Business

Before you vote, take a look at how either candidate could impact your ability to successfully exit your small business.  Read more

What's Your Unfair Advantage?

Anything that is worth copying will be copied, so how do you establish an advantage? By building something that cannot easily be copied or bought.  Read more

Obama & Romney: Where They Stand on Tech & Science

Before you hit the polls tomorrow, here's where each presidential candidate stands on tech and Internet policies.  Read more

What Is 'Made in America' Worth?

Probably more than you think. As more manufacturing returns to U.S. shores, early signs show that a "Made in America" label is a serious competitive advantage.  Read more