Writing the Perfect Business Plan: Market Analysis
The market analysis section of your business plan will be one of the more intense sections to write. This is mainly because there is a lot of research that must be done. However, when you are finished, you will have…
Writing the Perfect Business Plan: Organization & Management
Now that you have completed the Company Description of your business plan, you can move on to the next section. The Organization & Management is arguably the most straightforward section of your business plan. Essentially, it tells your audience who…
Writing the Perfect Business Plan: Company Description
You should start with the company description section when writing the perfect business plan. This section will introduce your reader to your company. Because it is an introduction to your business, it is crucial that you make it very detailed.…
Writing the Perfect Business Plan: Overview
As we discussed in a previous post, the decision to write a business plan or not is very personal. If you are planning on writing a business plan, you’ve come to a good place; we are about to start a…
Do you actually need a business plan?
As entrepreneurs, we are often told that a business plan is essential. The need for these plans was even drilled into me in college courses. However, recently, there has been some debate on whether you actually need a business plan…
My Top 5 Free Tools for Small Business Owners
As a small business owner, finding tools that make your life easier is essential. You can increase productivity and focus on what you do best. Here’s a list of my top 5 tools to make owning a business easier! …
Attending a Conference, Part 1 (or How to Dual-Purpose a Conference)
In mid-October, the Entrepreneurial Women’s Expo will be held in my town. I was at first super excited to attend this conference and promote my event planning business. However, when it came to actually register for it, I started to…
Setting Goals for your Business
When you start your business, you will have so many ideas of where it should go and what it will be come. That is great! However, it is important that you also begin the process of setting goals for your…
How to Decide if You Should Apply for an EIN
You may or may not have even heard of an Employer Identification Number, or EIN before. When most people file their taxes, they use their social security number. An EIN is almost like a social security number for a business…
Criteria for Choosing a Business Idea
The business idea is probably the hardest, yet most critical aspects of your business. Maybe you already have a general idea. If so, great! If not, we can work on that too! We’re going to walk through a few steps…
