Whether he meant to or not jolly old St. Nick created one of the most recognizable and beloved brands in the western world; one that children have adored and parents embraced for centuries. Santa Claus has endured wars, depressions, scrutiny (is he real or not??), imposters who tried to tarnish his image (ala The Grinch), and even [...]
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When is a plan not a plan? When it’s a tool. Perhaps the most important factor in achieving your desired result and turning your plan into a management tool is regularly reviewing the plan. In the final two videos of Tim Berry’s video series on how to write a successful business plan, he talks about [...]
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Tim has taken us through what a business plan is, how to just jump in and get started, how to hone your strategy and focus… now it’s time for the reason why you started a business in the first place. Money! Knowing how much money you have and how much you need are two important [...]
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We’re continuing the series from Tim Berry on how to write a successful business plan. Yesterday we learned the basics and how to get going, today Tim talks you through narrowing your focus and strategy. I’ve learned a lot from Tim over the years, and this quote from him is something I’ve found myself passing [...]
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Business planning is about determining your business future. Where do you want your business to go? Where should it be in three years? What are the steps to get there? Wouldn’t it be great if you had someone who could help you through the hard parts of business planning? Maybe give you a guiding hand [...]
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Many of us fall into business because of passion, circumstance or perhaps an exciting idea, forgetting about the end game. However, goal setting- making tangible, definable goals- is critical to get you to where you want to go. To illustrate this, I wanted to tell you a bit about my mother, Sheri, and her adventures [...]
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Think about the last time you made a big change in the way you run your business or perhaps even in your personal life. It’s hard to adjust your day to day habits. Sometimes we are even at a loss where to start. The same tends to happen with our marketing. Perhaps you have worked [...]
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