The LivePlan Blog

Writing a business plan can seem like a daunting task and an easy one to avoid. But, it doesn’t have to be. An easy way to start is with a one-page business plan or Lean Plan. Here’s how to do it.

LivePlan can help you create an impressive nonprofit business plan with easy to read, real-time financials—perfect for board meetings and donor presentations.

Looking to raise investment capital for your business? These 11 tips will help you deliver a powerful investor pitch in just 10 minutes.

TAM, SAM, SOM—have you heard these acronyms and wondered what they actually mean? Here’s a breakdown, plus how they apply to your business (with examples).

Understanding your customers is the key to success for any startup—and this is where a market analysis comes in. It may sound like a daunting and complex process, but fortunately, it’s not.

Is it possible to write a business plan in 30 minutes? We’ll show you how to easily write a Lean Business Plan in 30 minutes or less.

In short, your business model is how your business will make money. Defining your business model is the final step of the Lean Planning process, and here’s how to do it easily.

Milestones are what you use to convert your business strategy and tactics into action. They’re also an essential part of any Lean Plan. Here’s how to set (and adhere to) your milestones.

Your Lean Plan needs strategy, but even a great strategy is useless without tactics. Tactics are the things that you actually do to make your business work. Tactics are your road map—and here’s how to develop them.

Fail to develop a solid business strategy, and your new venture will likely not be successful. Here’s how to complete this first step of the Lean Planning process.