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How to Write a Management Summary for Your Business Plan
Entrepreneurs are often celebrated for their uncanny ability to understand others – their customers, the market, and the ever-evolving global...
Strategy
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Understanding Venture Debt vs Venture Capital
Despite growth in sectors like artificial intelligence, venture capital funding has seen better days. After peaking at $347.5 billion in 2021, there...
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Going Beyond Writing: The Multifaceted Role of Business Plan Consultants
Most people think of a professional business plan company primarily as a "business plan writer." However, here at Masterplans, we choose to approach...
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How an Entrepreneur Can Decrease Risk
It's often said that it's not easy to turn a big ship, especially when it's in motion. After all, changing its course is a slow and deliberate...
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How Long Does It Take to Write A Business Plan? Well, It Depends.
You've been thinking about this for a decade. You are going to open the perfect coffee shop. You've worked at three different cafés in the last nine...
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How To Forecast Revenue for a Startup
Every business owner knows that a business plan or investor pitch would be incomplete without a comprehensive financial projection. This tool is used...
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Implementing Your Business Plan: A Marathon AND a Sprint
As a runner, I know the feeling of lacing up my shoes, stepping out the door, and hitting the pavement. It's not always easy. Some days, I'm full of...
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Understanding The Distinction Between a Business Plan & Business Planning
In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, our choice of words matters. Our vocabulary can often become a veritable alphabet soup of jargon, acronyms,...
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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Writing a Business Plan
Crafting a business plan is a delicate balancing act. It demands a deep understanding of your market, a clear value proposition, realistic financial...
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The Role of Strategic and Tactical Business Planning
Every entrepreneur dreams of turning their vision into a successful reality. But, as many people have discovered, including myself, turning a dream...
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Top 5 Proven Business Strategies to Pivot During a Recession & Beyond
A few weeks ago, I wrote an article discussing how the current economic climate and the possibility of a recession hasn’t deterred recent Masterplans...
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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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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 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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Choosing the Right Option to Fund Your Startup Business
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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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...