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Welcome to the Bcast, the official podcast of Bplans.com. Each week we discuss the latest news, resources, and advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Hosted by Jonathan Michael and Peter Thorsson.

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We recently had Tim Berry, Palo Alto Software founder and business planning expert, present our Bplans audience with his latest advice on lean business planning. He is the known guru in business planning. Read More

One of the most rewarding aspects of marketing is the challenge, so realize that you’re up for it. You can grind your way to gaining traction.

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You’ll find that experts in most fields recommend getting a mentor. Whether it’s in the business world (including here on Bplans), the arts, academia- you name it, and a thought leader in the space will refer to the benefits of seeking a mentor. But then what? Read More

Whether you’re a service business, manufacturer, retailer, or some other type of business, you want to know your industry inside and out. Read on for the kind of information you have to know very well, even if you don’t go to the trouble of writing it all out. Read More

What’s the best way to market your business that costs nothing? Find your brand ambassadors. Brand ambassadors are the people who are so in love with your product or service, they’ll spread the word about your business for free. http://bit.ly/1Kp7XaO Read More

In this article, we’ll introduce you to some of the most important contract terms to watch out for when negotiating an agreement to accept outside investments, and explain why they’re worth worrying about. http://bit.ly/1Hwyq2A
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A good cash flow analysis might be the most important single piece of a business plan. All the strategy, tactics, and ongoing business activities mean nothing if there isn't enough money to pay the bills. And that's what a cash flow projection is about – predicting your money needs in advance. Read More

Due to the complicated nature of loans and legal speak, brokers and lenders often try to take advantage of small business owners. That’s why we have written this article, to explain 3 ways brokers and lenders try to deceive small businesses. Read More

What goes into the creation of a comic book? And, how do you successfully start such a niche publishing business? To get an insider’s perspective, we sat down with Brian Wyrick, the editor and publisher forRobot Paper, a company that makes comics.
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