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5 min read

From Vision to Reality: The Role of Strategic and Tactical Business Planning in Entrepreneurship

Every entrepreneur dreams of turning their vision into a successful reality. But, as many people have discovered, including myself, turning a dream into a thriving business is no easy task.  Navigating the intricate world of entrepreneurship...

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The Circular Economy & Your Business Plan by Masterplans.com

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How to Write a Business Plan for the Circular Economy

In case you haven’t heard, we’re in a climate crisis. Traditional linear business and economic models demand endless growth, yet we do not have...

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Groupthink & the Pendulum Effect: Why the Only Thing We Have to Fear is Fear Itself

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Why “Recession-Proof” Isn’t in the Entrepreneur’s Mindset

In recent months, the headlines have been dominated by concerning economic developments.

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How to Build a Bionic Suit: A First Conversation With A.I.

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Sibling Showdown: The Great AI Debate

When my brother and I engage in conversation, I brace myself for a battle of wits. He's an intellectual force to be reckoned with — well-read,...

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Art of the Pitch Deck: Products & Services

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How To Effectively Showcase Your Product or Service in Your Pitch Deck

Convincing potential investors to support your vision is no easy feat, especially if they don’t fully grasp the nature of your business. The...

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Putting the Fun in Funding!

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Choosing the Right Option to Fund Your Business Growth

Starting and growing a business is a challenging process that demands much more than just a brilliant idea. In the world of business, it is a...

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Frame Your First Dollar by Focusing on These Early-Stage Marketing Tactics

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Marketing for Startups: How to Make Your First Sale and Build Your Business

I may be showing my age in this era of tap-to-pay, but I remember when many businesses displayed a framed one-dollar bill on the wall. Perhaps you’ve...

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Faces in the Crowd: Use Customer Personas To Write a Better Business Plan

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Using Customer Personas To Write A Better Business Plan

If you've ever seen a customer persona, you know they are very detailed and easy to understand at a glance. 

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Location. Location. Location.

10 min read

Find the Right Space at the Right Time: Selecting A Business Location

We’ve all heard the phrase: Location, location, location. Where you place your business is one of the most critical decisions you will make. If you...

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Business Plan 101: All Your Questions Answered

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Writing a Solid Business Plan: Fundamentals and Principles

I’ve worked as a business plan writer since 2006, and it’s been a remarkably fun and fulfilling career for me. I get to see entrepreneurs of all...

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Silver Lining: The Good News About a Bad Economy

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From Layoffs to Innovation: How Economic Downturns Spark New Business

It’s hard to go a day without hearing a report of another major corporation laying off workers. Layoffs are painful for everyone involved, especially...

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How to Make Your Side Hustle Your Main Hustle

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Making the Leap from Side Hustle to Full-Time Entrepreneur

2022 was the year of the side hustle. Recent data from Zippia show that 45% of working Americans have a side job, and that percentage rises to 70%...

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Can You Use ChatGPT to Write Your Business Plan?

9 min read

ChatGPT Is Coming for Our Jobs. Here’s Why We’re Not Scared.

When an esteemed colleague told me about ChatGPT about a month ago, I was well into the Christmas spirit and not interested in assessing the risk...

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Can you afford your SBA loan? Check out our startup business loan calculator

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How Much Will My Startup Cost?

One of my favorite aspects of financial modeling is that it is a logic puzzle. You take one piece of data and figure out how it is related to other...

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Market Research Was Once Much More Difficult Than It Is Today

15 min read

Best Tools For Market Research in 2023

Market research has progressed significantly in the last few years. Information that was once difficult to obtain is now just a mouse click away. In...

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