Blog Posts | Financial Management and Starting a Business

Planning Your Business: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting Started

business coach start a business tools for business Nov 20, 2023

Starting your own business is an exciting venture, and the first step is to make a plan. Planning a business is not just about numbers and drawing charts; it's about thinking about the future, making intelligent decisions, and overcoming obstacles. In this guide, we'll discuss why business planning is essential. Also, we will talk about thinking strategically, making detailed lists, and doing thorough research. Whether you are just starting or want to improve your existing business, understanding how to plan well is the key to success. Join us as we look at the things that will help you turn your business dreams into a real and successful reality.

3 Key Steps to Effectively Plan Your Business

1. Dream Big: Define Your Vision

The first step in planning your business is to dream big and define your vision. Consider the following:

Business Model:

Begin by outlining the fundamental structure of your business. Will it operate with a physical presence, such as a...

3 Things to Know Before Starting a Business

business educator start a business Oct 11, 2023

Most of y’all know, I have been a business owner for 20+ years. A lot has changed since my husband and I first started our business: marketing via social media, having an online website, making connections via online not in person, etc! But at the same time, several things have not changed. That's why today I am going to share about three things I wish I had known before starting a business - and these three things still hold true 20+ years later and will hold true forever.

Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Business

Things will not go as planned, it is okay.

As a new business owner it is very likely that you will make a list of goals or make your own plans for your business. These will serve as a guide for your business to be successful. But what happens if what you’ve planned fails or worse never comes to fruition? Do you just give up all your hopes and dreams for your business? Well, I’m here to tell you that it is perfectly...