The LivePlan Blog

Scaling a business is something nearly all startups struggle with—but dispelling these common myths about scaling will make it easier to create a plan for growth.

Business is a combination of vision, drive, execution, and above all, timing. Here’s how two homebrewers found success turning their hobby into a successful beer garden and tap house.

For an ecommerce business, marketing can easily be one of your most time-consuming tasks, but it is essential for success. If you haven’t fully built out your email marketing plan, here are six automated email ideas you can start using today.

Small business owners have to find great talent quickly in order to perform at full capacity. Here’s how to find perfect employees faster and easier.

When starting out as a real estate agent, many choose to join existing brokerages. However, realtor Ben Fogelson decided to start a boutique real estate business that put community first.

Preparing to pitch your business to investors? It’s just as important to pitch your business to friends, family, and the community around you.

What happens when one couple decides to buy a failing business? Read the story of homebrew store Home Fermenter, and the challenges new business owners Jason and Jennifer Alderman faced as they took over the business.

Entrepreneurs are usually ambitious, independent, and optimistic—and often don’t like to ask for help. Sound familiar? Here’s how asking for help can positively impact your business.

What struggles and growing pains do small businesses face after they’ve opened successfully? Find out how Tradewinds Café & Catering Co. navigated the challenges of managing their business.

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 […]