Guides on Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Marketing and Business Planning
by Armin Laidre
Uber is a mobile app which provides on-demand service by connecting passengers to taxi cab drivers. Read about the business model of Uber.
by Armin Laidre
If you ever desired to be an entrepreneur, you need to examine your characteristics. Here are the top five qualities of a successful entrepreneur.
by Armin Laidre
Strategic plan template for nonprofits. Included are standard sections such as Values, Goals, SWOT Analysis and Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Free file download in Microsoft Word format to create your non-profit organization's (NPO) annual strategic road map.
by Armin Laidre
SWOT is a common section of a strategic plan that can help managers evaluate the chances that a certain project will succeed. Read more about SWOT-analysis in the context of strategic planning.
by Armin Laidre
What-if Analysis, also defined as Sensitivity Analysis is a technique used to determine how projected performance is affected by changes in the assumptions that those projections are based upon
by Adam Hoeksema
What are SMART goals for business. See examples of SMART objectives and goals.
by Armin Laidre
What are the most important financial ratios for business financial analysis. ROE, ROA, Gross Margin, Current Ratio, ISCR, DSCR and more.
by Armin Laidre
Starting a business? What makes an entrepreneur successful? Read about the top qualities expected from entrepreneurs.
by Armin Laidre
This is a complete strategic plan template for business. Included are must-have sections such as Goals, SWOT Analysis, and Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Provided is a free file download in MS Word format to create your company's next annual strategic plan.
by Armin Laidre
This article describes the importance of including a discussion of risks in a business plan. Three categories of risk – general business, industry specific and company specific can be used as a framework for the analysis
by John Montana
Check the qualities that you as a salesman or saleswoman should practice and practice until it is an unconscious part of who you are. Find out what makes a great salesperson.
by Armin Laidre
Need a business plan for a restaurant, bar or cafe? Read this how-to article about business planning in restaurant business. Sample B plan template included
by Armin Laidre
A proper marketing and promotion plan can be put together without heavy spending. There are a variety of low-cost marketing methods available.
by Josh Rodriguez
Crowdfunding happens any time a crowd of individuals puts money together to fund a start-up or make a donation. This can happen in a four different ways.
by Jacqueline Lee
Microfinance: By making loans in small amounts to poor entrepreneurs, microlenders give people the chance to lift themselves out of poverty.
by Alanna Ritchie
A vast majority of startup capital comes from credit cards, bank loans and lines of credit. Here are five places you may not have looked for money to cover your initial costs.
by Armin Laidre
An action plan is a list of sequential activities and well-defined steps that outline the most important priorities to focus on so you can get your small business off the ground.
by Ty Kiisel
Lending for small business owners has been in decline for the last several years. Nevertheless, there are still options available to finance your operations, investments and fuel growth.
by Veronika Tondon
Business expenses should be divided into categories in order to be able to create accurate benchmarks. Read this article to learn how.
by Khalan Bridges
Looking for a good name for your business? Here is a complete naming guide on how to choose a successful and memorable name for a business.
by Charles Green
There are many ideas for online business, you just need to find one that you like and have some knowledge about.
by Ed White
You might find that you have the talent and ability to start up your own business and leave the struggling job market to someone else. An important factor in making any such decision is cost - especially if you're doing this alone and with limited funds.
by Adam Hoeksema
Securing a funding for a small business is not easy. Many entrepreneurs tend to make common mistakes with their pro forma financial statements presented to investors.
by Charles Green
Read about the top 10 benefits of web-based online application software model.
by Armin Laidre
Web-based software offers advantages over desktop programs. Cost savings, efficiency, employee productivity, better communications and data security are the key factors.
by Armin Laidre
Coming up with a professional marketing budget is no easy task. You have to discuss about customer base, cost tracking and customer acquisition.
by Debby McGrew
Here is a brief explanation of a pro forma financial statement, how it can assist your small business and how it can keep you safe from debt
by Armin Laidre
What is sales forecast and how do you forecast sales? This article discusses the development of a small business sales plan.
by Peter Martinez
Have you ever thought about using your tax return to start a new business? Read more.
by Armin Laidre
How to start a startup funded by venture capital. Discussion of pros and cons of obtaining venture capital funding from the start-up business owner's perspective
by Debby McGrew
How much should you pay yourself as an entrepreneur. Get paid from start or not? Read more.
by Armin Laidre
Where to get a small business loan? Read about common types of business loans. Line of credit, micro-loans, asset loans, expansion loans, SBA loans, start-up loans and more types of small business lending explained.
by Armin Laidre
This article explains the importance of defining your company's value proposition. It includes three step process with SWOT-analysis.
by Oliver Lukason
This article discusses the question whether financial statements from the past help us to predict forthcoming business bankruptcy and if they do, then how exactly.
by Armin Laidre
Sample business financial statements explained. What is, and how to understand income statement, cash flow statement and balance sheet.
by Armin Laidre
How to start a startup? The Lean Startup approach is about creating and launching a new business model, a product or service when customers need it. This new methodology for startups relies on research, validation and iterative product releases.
by Charles Green
What is market analysis. Read this how-to article about how to develop a market analysis section for your business plan.
by Armin Laidre
What is cash flow, how to read a statement of cash flows, how to improve your net operating cash flow position by using smart management strategies
by Armin Laidre
What is a marketing strategy and how to plan it - your road-map to success
by Armin Laidre
How to start a startup with a good business idea. Read this how-to article about generating a new business idea.
by Charles Green
What is business forecasting? Read about how entrepreneurs can focus their business planning using various forecasting methods, techniques and tools.
by Stephen Cunnell
How to write a executive summary? Make use of this sample executive summary template for your next business plan
by Oliver Lukason
What is a executive summary? How to write a good summary for your next business plan
by Armin Laidre
What is break-even point analysis and why it is important for an entrepreneur? Read this how-to article about break-even point calculation and equation formula.
by Armin Laidre
Small business grants are available for even startup businesses. Read what is grant funding and how to make use of government money.
by Charles Green
Read how to create a financial section for your business plan and to develop pro-forma financial statements like sales forecast, income statement, cash flow statement and balance sheet.
by Armin Laidre
Learn the importance of Strategic Planning Process and make your business keep going and growing
by Charles Green
What is business plan, and what is in it? A business plan is a document that lays out all of the important components of your undertaking and serves as a road map to success. B plans explained
by Armin Laidre
What is business model and how to generate it?. How to start a startup with the right business model? Read about the building blocks on the business modeling canvas.
by Visionquest
What is a business plan and what is in a b plan? Read how important is it to have a clear, concise and well researched road-map to success.
by Armin Laidre
Your elevator pitch - get it done, and fast. An article about what shall be included in a good elevator pitch when you start your next startup.
by Charles Green
How to create your next marketing plan with a sample template. Critical elements like target customer segments, marketing strategy, metrics and ROI defined.
by Charles Green
Looking for a ways to start a startup business online? This is a step-by-step guide to help to get started with your new online business venture.
by Charles Green
Take a look at the two sides of the coin of venture capital investment, including information for venture capital investors and entrepreneurs.
by Armin Laidre
Writing a business plan? Make use of professional business plan template or software program
by Armin Laidre
How to fund your business with risk capital or stock capital from private equity investors - business angels and venture capital firms
by Armin Laidre
Read how to improve your cash flow with clever timing of making and receiving payments
by Kristin Callahan
The internet is an excellent place to scan through the business financing. Any financial needs your company may have can be met with the right type of small business financing.
by Armin Laidre
Starting a business? Read how business planning software can help you succeed faster.
by Courtney Rosenfeld
If you are a solopreneur then getting freelance or tech-based help can make your life a little easier.
by Marcus Lansky
Read about important things you need to consider in order to keep your inventory-based business running smoothly and in the right direction
