The LivePlan Blog

Building a trusting workplace culture isn’t a simple task. However, transparency and integrity in the organization makes this process a lot easier.

Here at Palo Alto Software, we’ve built our company culture around the importance of giving back to our local community. Here’s how we’re giving back this holiday season—and how you can do the same within your business.

As you start your business and it begins to gain early traction, you are probably not thinking about your successor. However, it should be a consideration from day one—and here’s what to keep in mind.

Keeping a close eye on the numbers important to your business allows you to see not only where you’ve been, but where you are headed.

Sometimes, a great ad can compel someone to buy, even if they weren’t in the market for the product. Find out how to do this for your own business—it’s all about knowing the right voice in which to speak to your customers.

A marketing plan is essential for your startup business. Start by creating a process—from setting milestones to knowing which metrics you’ll track.

Bringing on a business partner is a huge decision. A partner can help take some businesses to the next level, but potentially spell disaster for others. This article will help you determine if a partner is right for your business.

You know starting a business is challenging, but the challenges of holding the role of CEO are unique. Here’s what you need to know.

It’s easy to put off retirement planning as you deal with the day-to-day concerns of your business—but it’s important to think about it from the start.

Think you can’t close a deal on a Friday? Think again. Here’s how to close a deal and make that sale on any day of the month—even the “hardest” days.