The start of a new year is a time for planning, embracing change and moving forward. For businesses in a cyclical industry, such as retail, it’s important to look back before you forge ahead. While ...

Just the sound of the words, "business plan," is enough to make anyone quiver. But if you're planning to start a business, you will definitely need a business plan. While you could hire someone to ...

A business plan is not just a set of static documents. It’s a living, breathing guide that should be integral to a business owner’s decision-making and management style. A business plan can help you ...

After investing an incredible amount of time, money and effort into building a business, exit planning is often the last thing business owners think about. Some leaders may prefer to put exit plans on ...

A 2024 article on the global financial media platform Investopedia reveals that not preparing a business plan is among the most common reasons for business failure in today's ecosystem. This, of ...

Surprises in business are rarely good. And while I will concede that there are events outside of a fleet’s control that can occur, I also think that proper planning can eliminate a lot of surprises.