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Posted November 3, 2022 By Noah Parsons

A Simpler and Better Alternative to the Business Model Canvas Template

There’s an alternative to the Business Model Canvas that’s more flexible and easier to use. This guide explains how and includes a downloadable template.

Posted August 22, 2022 By Kiara Taylor

How to Calculate Year-Over-Year Growth for Long-Term Insights

Calculating year-over-year (YOY) growth is a vital metric for analyzing long-term business performance. Learn how to calculate it in 3 simple steps.

Posted May 4, 2022 By Sabrina Parsons

5 Steps to Create a Contingency Plan for Your Business

Learn how to anticipate and proactively manage business risk by creating contingency plans that work directly with your current strategy.

Posted October 5, 2021 By Noah Parsons

How to Plan for Major Purchases as a Small Business Owner

Making a major purchase for your small business is always a stressful decision. Learn how to successfully plan for a large purchase with these four steps.

Posted September 28, 2021 By Noah Parsons

How to Recession-Proof Your Small Business

With a little planning, you can prepare your business to successfully navigate future downturns. Here’s how to proactively recession-proof your business.

Posted September 23, 2021 By Eleanor Hecks

The Do’s and Don’ts for Promoting a New Product Launch

Planning to launch a new product or service? Learn what actions you should plan to do and which should be avoided to achieve a successful product launch.

Posted September 10, 2021 By Joey Coleman

Why Your Online and Offline Marketing Strategies Need to Be in Sync

Your online presence is important—but it’s not the only thing that matters. Here’s how to make sure you can back up your online persona with an equally impressive offline one.

Posted July 6, 2021 By Noah Parsons

How to Do a Monthly Income Statement Analysis That Fuels Growth

Your income statement is a great place to start your monthly financial review. Here’s how to complete a monthly income statement analysis in just four steps.

Posted May 25, 2021 By Noah Parsons

How to Conduct a Strategic Financial Analysis for Your Business

To get the most value from a financial statement analysis, you need to compare your actual performance to your forecast. Here’s how.

Posted April 9, 2021 By Noah Parsons

How to Figure Out the Right Time to Open a Second Location

Looking to open a second location for your small business? Here are the questions you’ll need to answer to make your new location successful.