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Small Business Strategy- A Framework for Change
The business environment keeps changing. Are you standing still? Take a new look at your positioning, productivity, partnering, and personal goals

Thinking is Great But Action is What Counts
It is fine to spend some time thinking and planning when you get involved in a new business or you if you are already in business. In fact if you don't then you are most likely to cause yourself many problems. However you can have the perfect plan and the perfect product but if you dont take ACTION then nothing will ever happen. Action is key to any business succeeding, without it you will end the day in the same place you started the day. So take action now , it is better to do and fail than not to do at all.
14 Bootstrapping Ideas: Build Your Small Business on a Budget
The sluggish economy has every small or solo business owner figuring out how they can get the biggest “bang for their buck”. Whether its money you spend on technology, systems, outsourced help or training, you want to get a great return on investment. And if you’re a start up you want to figure out how to avoid wasting money on services you don’t need. Even if you’re already profitable, conserving your cash and resources is crucial if you want to maximize your income. So, bootstrapping needs to be part of your small business planning.
Best of the Janes: Planning for the Future
Although individual entrepreneurs will plan for their business’ futures based on their unique needs, all of them will make similar considerations when planning. This article provides several tips for all business owners to keep in mind when looking toward the future.

The Small Business Owner’s Conundrum
In the current economic climate, small business owners understand that under-performing is not an option. Not if they want to survive, that is. They constantly face situations that call for skills or experience they may not possess on their own. Add to this the fact that small business owners often wear far too many hats and face a unique set of pressures that only they can fully appreciate.

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Coaching Your Business To The Next Level Series Part 4 Strategic Plan
Many small business owners, entrepreneurs and even executives confuse business planning with strategic planning. And there also many who don’t even have a strategic plan. Learn the difference between the two, what strategic planning and grocery shopping have in common and why this is the top third mistake.

Your Estate Does Matter
In my business coaching and strategic thinking and planning consulting work, I have found too often that the owners and managers of small to medium size businesses frequently fail to do adequate estate planning and lack suitable estate planning documents. The lack of effective planning can result in costly probate proceedings or unnecessary estate taxes. Therefore, my real mission with this article is to try to convince you that “your estate does matter!” and you need to make sure you have committed to take the needed action to get your estate planning in order now. I believe it is fair to say that business owners and managers do not intentionally plan to neglect this type of planning.
More on Strategic Planning What Do You Think
Many small businesses believe they are too small for strategic planning. Is that what you think? Do you think you do not have the time to solve problems by thinking strategically? Do you think you know how your business is growing and where it is going? Perhaps you need to stop and think again!
Ten Major Fears That Scare Small Businesses Away From Strategic Planning
An often offered comment to me when I speak about strategic planning to small business owners and managers is that their company or organization is too small for strategic planning. Or they will offer any number of other excuses why they do not use strategic planning for their business. In my opinion, this is a sad commentary on the thinking of these small business people. They do not realize or comprehend that their business or organization is on a pathway to the business graveyard without a strategic plan. Well, I really believe if the truth were told, the real reason they do not do strategic planning is related more to fear than anything else. Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach offers the following ten major fears that drive small businesses away from strategic planning.
Ten Deadly Succession Planning Mistakes To Avoid, According To Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach
Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach strongly recommends that all business owners (especially small business owners) develop succession plans. And to develop them now, rather than later. Succession planning is very important to the long-term success of any business. Leadership transitions in business affect the entire organization’s continuity, employee retention, client retention and returns on investment. It is essential to create and implement a process that creates visibility, accountability and greater integration of all facets of the business. Too often, mistakes are made in succession planning efforts. Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach offers the following list of ten (10) deadly succession planning mistakes that small businesses make and that you should avoid. The ten (10) deadly mistakes are:
Strategic Planning: Key Reasons Why Strategic Planning Is A Must
You're a busy entrepreneur and small business owner. You have heard a lot about strategic planning, but figure it's for big business. Besides you just don't have the time and/or resources to spend on planning. You have a business to run and right now things are going okay. So why must you have a strategic plan?
How to Write a Business Plan
Writing a business plan is one of the most important steps in starting a small business. Achieving small business success requires planning.
The Power of Productive Team Meetings
Recently I facilitated a strategic planning day for a small accounting practice. During the course of the day we reviewed the progress they had made since the last major planning day we had the year before. As we were reflecting on their achievements before planning the future, one of the partners made the comment on how crucial their weekly team meetings were.

Small Businesses and Professionals can Save on Taxes - Top Tax Deductions
Most small business owners and professionals overlook their Biggest Expense in the Year – Taxes. Independent studies estimate that Small Businesses pay up to $150 Billion in excess taxes each year. This is money you can save through proper tax planning. As with everything else in your business, it takes careful planning and professional execution. Here are Top 5 Tax Deductions for Small Businesses and Professionals to Save on Taxes.
Is strategic planning for small businesses, or only the “Fortune-ate”?
We often find that small business leaders are intimidated by management consulting firms and others who offer strategy planning services. Whether they believe it’s too expensive or that they’re too small to benefit, or simply that they lack the time and energy to focus on strategy planning, it is certain that companies of all sizes can benefit from a structured strategy planning process.
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