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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. Our step-by-step guide will show you how to create your own Lean Plan, and how Lean Planning helps your business.

Does your business plan include a plan for the worst? Here’s how to incorporate risk management into your planning process.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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