The LivePlan Blog

Emotional intelligence has emerged on the scene in the last few years as the “secret sauce” of success in the business world. Here’s how to cultivate it.

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.

You can learn a lot from the morning routines of successful entrepreneurs. From favorite breakfasts to workouts for both body and mind, here are their daily rituals.

Successful entrepreneurship involves taking risks. If you don’t embrace risk-taking, you may want to rethink being a business owner.

This week on Bplans, we covered a few aspects of selling online, from setting up your online store to the legal issues surrounding shipping and delivery. We also discussed how to manage cash flow, the best apps for stylists, some great podcasts for entrepreneurs, and tips for naming your company. 1. Selling Your Goods In-Store Versus Selling […]

The real secret to success has a lot to do with determination. Determination when things are bad, and when they’re good. Basically, a whole lot of entrepreneurial determination. Here’s what it looks like.

You’ve successfully launched your business, and built up a solid—if small—customer base. Starting small has its benefits; after all, it allowed you the opportunity to cultivate a loyal relationship with your customers. By now, you’ve had time to work out any kinks, and you’re confident that your product or service is truly the best your […]

Palo Alto Software and the California Business & Entrepreneurship Center Program partnered to host California’s first-ever $35,000 business plan competition, and they announced the winners during a live webinar yesterday. Eugene, OR (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 In October of last year, the California Business & Entrepreneurship Center Programs kicked-off a partnership with the world’s leader […]

The past week has meant two of the funnest interviews our CEO, Sabrina Parsons, has ever been a part of. First, on Friday, she was featured in The New York Times “Corner Office” interview series. Then, our own Senior Ecommerce Manager, Brandon Lagasse’s daughter Jesslynn graced our offices with her insanely cute and quite professional […]