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Posted June 14, 2024 By Kody Wirth

5 Questions Your Business Plan Answers to Help Drive Growth

Your business plan can be your go-to guide for answering critical questions about your business that drive growth—if you keep it updated.

Posted June 11, 2024 By Kody Wirth

4 Questions Your Business Plan Must Answer to Prove Your Idea Works

Have a business idea? Here are the critical questions that writing a business plan can help you answer to verify if it will, or won’t, work as a real business.

Posted May 15, 2024 By Noah Parsons

How to Write a Simple Business Plan in 30-Minutes

Struggling to write a business plan? We’ll show you how to easily write a useful One-Page Plan in 30 minutes or less.

Posted January 19, 2024 By Noah Parsons

How to do Market Research with AI in 2025

[Major Update: Since I initially explored this topic, the AI models have changed significantly. We have new tools, like “deep research” and the ability for chatbots to reliably browse the web and retrieve information. Because of all the changes, I’ve rewritten this piece completely to reflect how things are in 2025. For this piece, I […]

Posted January 12, 2024 By Sabrina Parsons

10 Business Planning Strategies for Success in 2025

Planning out everything you have to do in the new year can feel daunting. These 10 business planning strategies will set you up for success.

Posted December 6, 2023 By Noah Parsons

17 Key Business Plan Mistakes to Avoid in 2025

Are you preparing to write a business plan? Make sure you avoid these common business plan mistakes to ensure you get the most from your plan.

Posted December 5, 2023 By Harriet Genever

How to Set SMART Goals in 2025 and Make Them Achievable

If you’re struggling to achieve your goals, don’t throw in the towel just yet. Learn how to set SMART Goals to stay on track.

Posted November 10, 2023 By Makenna Crocker

Why is Market Research Important?

Why is market research important for small businesses? Most importantly it helps you understand your customers and minimize risks. Here are a few other reasons.

Posted November 7, 2023 By John Procopio

The Living Business Plan: 2023 Survey on How Businesses View Ongoing Planning

The third installment of our small business survey reporting delves into how current business owners approach ongoing planning when navigating current challenges.

Posted October 25, 2023 By Noah Parsons

How to Collaborate With AI to Write a Better Business Plan

You can’t generate a good business plan using AI. But with a human touch, AI can still be used to help write your plan. Here’s how.