The LivePlan Blog

Congratulations—you put a lot of research and thought into writing your business plan, and it’s finally finished! But now what? Here’s what to do once your business plan is finished—and how to turn that finished business plan into strong business management habits.

When you’re building your financial forecast for your business plan, there’s nothing more important than your cash flow forecast. Here’s what to watch out for when you’re forecasting your cash flow.

Cash flow is critical to running a business. Without money in your bank account, you can’t pay your bills. Find out how to calculate and improve operating cash flow.

Do you have potential sales stuck in limbo? The underlying problem often isn’t what you might assume. It’s not that you or your team aren’t turning prospects into clients—it’s that your process allows too much bloat in the sales pipeline.

Profit margin (also called operating margin) shows how much profit your business makes on every dollar of sales, before paying interest payments or taxes. It is usually expressed as a percentage. Here’s why it matters, and how to calculate the profit margin for your business.

You’ve built your business idea into a scalable, high-growth potential startup. You’ve demonstrated some initial traction in the marketplace, and now you’re seeking your first round of funding. Here’s what to include in your pitch to investors, and how to create a business plan that will help you get investment.

Your sales plan has to combine the humanity of selling with all the conveniences of modern technology. Here’s how to create a human-centered sales plan that will close more deals and empower your team.

Clients love small businesses because of the personal attention they receive from them. But the larger a company grows, the less personal relationships with customers become. Here’s how to keep the small business feel as your company continues to grow.

A good business dashboard (also called a “financial dashboard”) is important for growing businesses. A simple dashboard that you feel comfortable reading will help you keep an eye on several key metrics at once, so you can focus on steering your company effectively.

Net profit is the proverbial bottom line of your business. This guide will show you how to calculate your net profit, and what you should know about how it impacts your business overall.