Today there is a lot of discussion about vision, mission, and goals.  In fact I see many companies investing loads of time, money and effort in coming up with their “mission statement.”  Usually this is a few inspiring sentences that are placed on plaques to hang on the wall or printed on the back of […]

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It is not often that I find myself without words. I usually have plenty to say about any topic imaginable. But recently when speaking with a CEO who had asked my advice about how to deal with a particular challenge in his business, I was rendered speechless. This CEO had recently lost a key supplier […]

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Writing a business should be the first step before you start your business. Reducing your ideas to writing will greatly assist you along the way as you develop and mature your thoughts and decision making. It is often in the process of writing the plan itself that your vision is strengthened and galvanized into you […]

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Helping to lift the veil of business is a key concern and goal for all those concerned in pursuing the furtherance of your business venture. Keeping these basic tenants in mind will do much to ensure your business success, and in so doing will enable the spiritual goals of it as well. These considerations will […]

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The world’s oldest form of business partnership is alive and well. In fact it is thriving and growing. It is the business partnership of two people who live together; they are called copreneurs. Copreneurs make a powerful business team. Their special relationship brings a unique synergy to their company. They also face unique pitfalls. It […]

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Whether you have a new business or one that has stood the test of time, you should create (or dust off) your marketing plan. Developing one doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Investing a little time will yield great dividends. Here are a few things to keep in mind. Your plan should be a […]

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A Business Plan is the essential document we are all meant to have – right? So why do so many of us not have one? The principle behind having a business plan is to think strategically about how to grow our business, create new direction and organise our thoughts: What am I going to do? […]

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In the heady arena of strategy, the consultants of the world find wonderful acronyms for the work they do. Today let me introduce one of those to you. It’s the BHAG – the Big Hairy Audacious Goal! This is the goal that really stretches you to think differently about how you do business. It’s the […]

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For any business to succeed it must know what it is about. It must be able to explainwhat it is there to achieve, and where it ultimately wants to end up. Unfortunately the majority of businesses can’t describe, or don’t have a picture of what they are trying to become. Either it’s just not considered […]

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When someone mentions business planning we have been conditioned to think about writing a business plan. There are hundreds of books and articles, tons of software, an army of consultants, and a multitude government programs to help you write a business plan. There are virtually no resources to help you set up what today’s business […]

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If your company is expanding or just starting, this planning article is for you. Know that you already have a plan. It’s in a place where it’s causing you more overwhelm and mistakes then it’s helping you. It’s time to take your plan from your head and put it in writing and I have the […]

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Introduction: This article is written as a general discussion on the subject of “Due Diligence”. It is for informational purposes and not intended to be a definitive guideline for your exact situation. You should consult the appropriate professionals with regard to your specific transaction or situation. Further, this article is in no way advocating, suggesting […]

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