November 25, 2009
Every successful business starts with a plan – a business plan. Writing a “good” business plan, however, is often easier said that done. For those new to entrepreneurship, here are four things to consider when writing your first business plan:
Your business plan should tell a compelling story about you and your business.
Your business plan should [...]
July 5, 2009
It’s one thing to decide to go into business with someone. It’s a whole other thing entirely when that someone is your sister!
There is a terrific article in this week’s Business Week detailing the “pros” and “cons” of going into business with a family member. Although such an arrangement is fraught with certain unique risks [...]
February 9, 2009
Whether it’s deciding what product to sell, how to secure financing, or when to go to market, the small business owner has a litany of decisions to make. One of the most daunting choices facing the small business owner is that of deciding on the legal structure of their business (referred to as [...]