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.
If your business is going to have employees, you need to include a personnel plan as part of your business plan and financial forecast. Here’s how to create one.
Are you starting or running a nonprofit? Whether you’re using LivePlan already or doing some research on what software is right for your organization, it’s natural that you’ll have some questions about how LivePlan might be able to serve your needs. At Palo Alto Software, we strive to connect with as many entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders,… Read more »
It happens all the time. You take your team away from the routine for a few hours, brainstorm, and develop a brilliant new strategy. And when you all get back into the routine, the routine wins and strategy loses. Nothing changes. The strategy was brilliant on the whiteboard, but never got to the real world…. Read more »
The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do – Michael Porter I love the Michael Porter here because it’s so true, and more so the more you dig down into the front lines of real business, such as small business and startups. Strategy is what you’re not doing. My favorite metaphor is the… Read more »
The MVP of Deal Making If you’re an entrepreneur—especially in the technology space—you’ve most likely heard about the lean startup movement. In simplified terms, it’s finding a way to launch your company in the quickest, most affordable, and viable way. This includes creating a beta version of your product that is both minimum and viable—known… Read more »
Don’t be fooled into thinking that you need a lengthy, formal business plan. The Lean Planning method is an ongoing process of business planning that allows you to strategize, adapt, and keep track of how your business is doing.
If you missed the webinar on “How to Pitch and Get Funded Using LivePlan,” you can still watch it below. Caroline Cummings, our resident entrepreneur, shares the tips she’s used to raise nearly $1M for her previous startups. You can also download a free copy of Caroline’s eBook on building a successful investor pitch. Enjoy! After the… Read more »
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