5 Things to Know About Small Business Strategy

First of all, you need one.  If you want to get somewhere, it is important to both clarify where you are going and HOW (your strategy) you are going to get there.  If we use driving as a metaphor, we rarely drive without a destination (Vision of where we want to be) in mind.  We [...]

How do I start running a cash flow projection?

The truth is you just start. 
Then you keep going back and refining it. Again and again.  Every month.   The more detailed and up to date it is, the more it can help you make better decisions.
Open a blank spreadsheet (or click on the blogroll link to the Artemis web site where you can follow links to free [...]

To plan or not to plan?

The statistics on new venture success rates are not encouraging to the new venture developer.  Conventional wisdom gives us a 50-50 shot while even more pessimistic figures are routinely published.  Pick up any “Business 101” text and one of the first pieces of advice it’ll give you is: “Make a Five Year Business Plan”.  And [...]