The LivePlan Blog

When you’re putting together a business plan or a strategic plan for growth, 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 that you should know about.  What’s the difference between budgeting […]

If you’re struggling to achieve your goals, don’t throw in the towel just yet. This article explores SMART goal-setting, motivation and how to stay on track in 2020.

Goal setting is a delicate balance between managing realistic expectations and thinking big. Here’s how to set goals for your business—and actually achieve them.

Is multitasking really beneficial to productivity? Common wisdom says so, but there’s a lot of research that suggests otherwise. Here’s why multitasking can actually make you less productive.

Setting goals is a fundamental part of improving. Here’s how to set goals within your business and track your progress—which better improves your chances for achieving your goals.

As you look toward growing and planning for your business in 2018, check out some of our best articles from 2017—including our updated series on Lean Planning.

The Internet of Things (or IoT) can help boost your company’s productivity and efficiency—and here’s how to take advantage of it.

Successful businesses continue even through uncertain conditions. Find out how one small business owner persevered in the face of possible business failure.

On one hand, it’s good to be busy—but at the same time, there are serious disadvantages to having a packed schedule. Here’s how to implement a leaner, more efficient schedule.

The environment in which we work is crucially important. With this in mind, I reached out to entrepreneurs with a simple question: What does your workspace look like, and why does it make you feel productive, creative, and inspired?