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Find out what the newly announced Paycheck Protection Program means for your small business, how to apply and have the loan partially or fully forgiven.

In the March issue of Emergent, we bring you a roundup of resources on planning, routine and tips for remote work. Read on for thoughtfully curated content.

Don’t let times of uncertainty lead to panic and rushed decisions. Instead find ways to adapt and plan, starting with reviewing your budget and forecasts.

(latest update: March 31, 2020) There is a good chance that you, like many small business owners, are wondering how the financial fallout of the coronavirus (COVID-19), will impact your business. For many, it isn’t just a question of lost sales, but uncertainty around how to best protect your livelihood, support your employees and manage […]

When you’re putting together a business plan or a strategic plan for growth, you’ll hear people talk about budgets and forecasts. Sometimes it seems like the terms are used interchangeably, but there are some key differences between budgeting and forecasting.  What’s the difference between budgeting and forecasting? The primary difference between a budget and a […]

The Business Model Canvas template can be difficult to understand without substantial training, and isn’t right for everyone. Lean Planning offers a flexible, easy to use alternative.

As soon as you get out in the real world, your plan is going to have to change and adapt. So, why bother? Wouldn’t writing a business plan just be a waste of time?

Keeping track of your business’s expense budget is really not that much different than managing a personal budget—in fact, it’s strikingly similar with just a few differences.

Writing a business plan is one of the most valuable things you can do for your business. If you’re a startup, your business plan will help you figure out your plan of attack and help you determine how much money you need to get things off the ground. 

In addition to syncing with QuickBooks Online, LivePlan now works with QuickBooks Desktop for Windows as well as Right Networks’ cloud-hosted solution.