It’s a common refrain these days, voiced by “experts” and busy entrepreneurs: business plans and business planning are pointless. It’s a seductive argument. The world moves fast, how can you forecast your sales for three years from now when it’s hard to predict what’s going to happen in three weeks
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Is business planning pointless?
Posted by Jay_pas under StartupsFrom http://upandrunning.bplans.com 4549 days ago
5 Things You Should Never Tell a Client
Posted by Jay_pas under Customer ServiceFrom http://upandrunning.bplans.com 4556 days ago
Accounting. Marketing. Law. What do each of these sectors have in common? Although they come from all ends of the business world, each one works for a client. In business, the client relationship is vitally important. Make sure you don't blow it by saying the wrong thing at the wrong time.
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The Rule of 10 for Product Design
Posted by Jay_pas under StrategyFrom http://upandrunning.bplans.com 4573 days ago
In product design, mistakes are costly, and the longer it takes to discover a problem, the more costly it becomes. Involve your manufacturer early to keep costs under control.
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Building Trust with Quality Website Content
Posted by Jay_pas under Online MarketingFrom http://upandrunning.bplans.com 4573 days ago
Building trust is an all-important aspect of a website or blog. Create quality website content that customers trust by following these important tips.
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What Every Woman Business Owner Needs to Know to Succeed
Posted by Jay_pas under StartupsFrom http://upandrunning.bplans.com 4587 days ago
It’s a tough world out there, no matter the industry of a business, and it takes a thick-skinned person with persistence and tenacity to be successful in any small business. For women, some of the challenges can be especially difficult.
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5 business plan mistakes to avoid
Posted by Jay_pas under Raising CapitalFrom http://upandrunning.bplans.com 4598 days ago
If you're looking for funding, you need a compelling, impressive business plan. Avoiding common mistakes will help your business plan rise to the top.
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How to use customer service to differentiate your business
Posted by Jay_pas under Customer ServiceFrom http://upandrunning.bplans.com 4606 days ago
Every business needs to differentiate itself, to find a way to show the world how it’s unique and different. If you don't, what reason does anyone have for choosing your business over any of the others that provide the same goods or services?
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How to use your business plan
Posted by Jay_pas under StartupsFrom http://upandrunning.bplans.com 4607 days ago
There are a variety of forms and outputs people confuse with a "business plan," and figuring out which one is right for which context can be confusing. Use the right version for every situation will make a big difference in the results you see.
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Your desk job is hazardous to your health
Posted by Jay_pas under Human ResourcesFrom http://upandrunning.bplans.com 4608 days ago
If you and/or your employees spend a significant amount of time sitting at your desks working on computers, you may be shortening your lives. Simple workspace changes can lead to healthier employees, and healthier employees mean a healthier business.
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7 reasons you have trouble getting things done (and 7 easy solutions)
Posted by Jay_pas under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://upandrunning.bplans.com 4612 days ago
Ever wonder why you don’t get more done every day? You might be trying to do too much, and competing demands in the office aren’t making it any easier to accomplish what you set out to do. This article can help you figure out what's keeping you from being productive and offers some simple solutions
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