Business Plan

Will Your Business Beat the Odd and Survive a Catastrophe? The Insurance Institute for Home & Business Safety, funded by insurance companies, states that slightly over 50% of businesses will not be able to reopen or close within three years, from an INSURED catastrophe. Will you be able to rebuild after a fire? Survive? What are the odds you will thrive afterward or will you just limp along? Add to this the growing number of natural disasters where FEMA reports that nearly half of businesses never reopen after a disaster, and the U.S. Small Business Administration warns that over 90% fail ...

Psychologist and Harvard Business School professor Francesca Gino has long studied the factors at play when judgment and decision-making collide with the results of our choices in real life. In Sidetracked, she explores inconsistent decisions played out in a wide range of circumstances from our roles as consumers and employees (what we buy, how we manage others) to the broader human choices that we make (who we date, how we cultivate friendships).

Your life is serious business, but who says you can’t find joy along the way? As a person with unique gifts to offer, it is your responsibility to use your talents wisely and it is your right to enjoy yourself while doing so. Just as a successful business requires a mission and a plan, so does a fulfilling life. In The Joy of Strategy, Allison Rimm provides a structured, step-by-step program to create a business plan for your life.

Writing a business plan is easy. Just sit down and open a vein! At least that's the impression you get from most startup planning books. Look no further. Management consultant and business author Bill Yarberry, CPA, provides a business plan based on a real-life startup business. He avoids making you plow through abstract concepts. Instead, he offers a complete, practical example, which you can download from the web as a Word document and modify. Imagine completing your business plan--your blueprint to success. In just a few days, you can write all the key functions and ...

Grow Your Landscaping Business: 10 Free and Low-Cost Marketing Strategies to Boost Your Profits 50% in Six Months. Turn Your Landscaping Business Into a Thriving, Profitable Operation—Without Spending a Fortune on Advertising Are you a hardworking landscaper struggling to grow your business? Do you find yourself stuck in a cycle of unpredictable jobs, slow seasons, and not enough clients—even though you know there’s more work out there? If so, you’re not alone. Many one-person landscaping businesses struggle to attract steady customers and increase their income—not because they ...

Business Blitz: Quickfire Tactics for Startup Launch, Funding & Profit in Record Time LAUNCH. FUND. PROFIT. FAST. What if you could turn your business idea into a profitable reality—without endless planning, expensive consultants, or years of trial and error? Welcome to Business Blitz, the ultimate playbook for entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and go-getters who want to break free from analysis paralysis and launch with unstoppable momentum. In today’s fast-paced market, waiting too long to execute your idea means getting left behind. This book cuts through the noise and hands you the ...

Every business needs referrals from satisfied clients. A good referral can lead to a closed sale faster and easier than any other lead. But let’s face it - asking for referrals can be awkward. And asking is often ineffective. That’s why Stacey Brown Randall developed a method of getting referrals without asking. In her book Generating Business Referrals Without Asking, she shares her system for revolutionizing any business. Her structured approach reduces the hustle and increases productivity and profit.

Escape the ordinary and discover the secrets of leaving a legacy while securing your financial future with "The Art of the Exit"—the must-read digital codex for any forward-thinking entrepreneur. Embark on a dynamic journey across fifteen meticulously outlined chapters, encapsulating everything from understanding the pivotal role of exit strategies in entrepreneurship to the profound psychological aspects of parting with your business. Delve deep into the infrastructure of building a venture that's designed not just to succeed but to sell. With Chapter 1 setting the stage on exit ...

Starting a business is exciting, but without the right knowledge, it can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur, small business owner, or aspiring startup founder, this book is your step-by-step guide to building a profitable and scalable business from scratch. This book is more than just theory—it’s packed with real-world examples, actionable steps, and expert insights to help you launch, manage, and scale a successful small business.

Feeling Uneasy About Your Teen’s Readiness for Adulthood? This 2-in-1 Guide Sets Them Up for Life & Financial Success! As a parent, you want your teen to be prepared for whatever life throws their way. But are they truly ready to handle the demands of adulthood? From managing daily responsibilities to mastering financial independence, there’s so much for teens to learn—and most of it isn’t taught in school. This comprehensive 2-in-1 collection combines essential life skills and personal finance mastery, ensuring your teen has the tools they need to thrive. Inside, they’ll gain ...

Are you looking for a way to become your own boss and start a successful business? Look no further than The Sweaty Startup Guide, the ultimate step-by-step guide to launching and growing a commercial cleaning business. With 20 comprehensive chapters, this eBook will guide you through everything you need to know about starting and running a commercial cleaning business. From defining your target market and creating a business plan, to building your team and managing your finances, this guide has it all. But this isn't just another dry business book. The Sweaty Startup Guide is filled with ...

Asset Protection: A Complete Guide to Securing Your Personal and Business Wealth In today’s increasingly litigious and financially unstable world, safeguarding your assets is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Asset Protection: A Complete Guide to Securing Your Personal and Business Wealth is a comprehensive resource designed to help individuals, entrepreneurs, and business owners effectively protect their wealth and secure their financial future. This book breaks down the complexities of asset protection into easy-to-understand lessons that cover critical topics such as legal structures...

This book is a collection of questions and answers from my Quora and responses to students. It addresses a broad range of issues that come up about the nature of financial statements, how to value a company or startup, how to analyze financials, and how to create personal wealth. Check out the table of contents and see if this material is of interest to you.

You're probably aware that generative AI can output quality text and create stunning images in seconds. But smart managers are now using gen AI for high-level work—problem-solving, driving innovation, strategic thinking, and dozens of other applications. Managers who develop their generative AI capabilities will soon be leaping ahead of those who don't. Fortunately, you can start today and see immediate results. The HBR Guide to Generative AI for Managers is packed with practical tips, prompts, and case studies to accelerate and improve countless aspects of your work.

Your Excuses End TODAY We're all guilty of it. We say we're going to do something and then we don't. We promise friends, family members, coworkers--anybody and everybody--that we're going to get sh*t done. But in the end, our money ain't where our mouth is. But why? Why do so many people continue to procrastinate? Why sabotage ourselves when we could be moving ahead, unlocking new opportunities and climbing to new heights? Truth be told, the world if filled with losers. Too many people make excuses for why they put things off, why they delay on work, struggle for success, struggle to manage...

Are you ready to take your pool cleaning business to the next level? Whether you're just starting out or struggling to grow, this game-changing guide is for you. Grow Your Pool Cleaning Business reveals six proven strategies to increase your profits by 50%—all without emptying your wallet. With actionable steps and real-world success stories, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to grow your business quickly and efficiently. Inside, you’ll discover: How Local SEO and Google My Business can bring you to the top of search results, connecting you with customers looking for services like ...

Quietly and steadily, the number of women making six figures or more is increasing and continues to rise at a rate faster than for men. From entrepreneurs to corporate executives, from white-collar professionals to freelancers and part-timers, women are forging careers with considerable financial success. In Secrets of Six-Figure Women, Barbara Stanny, journalist, motivational speaker, and financial educator, identifies the seven key strategies of female high earners.

The breakthrough concepts of Pattern Breakers come from the observations of Mike Maples Jr., a seasoned venture capitalist, who noticed something strange. Start-ups like Twitter, Twitch, and Lyft had achieved extraordinary success despite their disregard for “best practices.” In contrast, other startups deemed highly promising often failed, even when they seemed to do everything right. Seeking answers, Maples and coauthor Peter Ziebelman set out to discover the hidden forces that drive extraordinary start-up success.

Turn your passion for thrifting into a profitable business and achieve financial freedom! From Garage Sales to Financial Freedom: The Step-by-Step Thrifting Business Plan is your comprehensive guide to building a successful and sustainable thrifting business, no matter your starting point. Whether you’re dreaming of quitting your 9-to-5 or simply seeking a lucrative side hustle, this book provides the practical strategies and actionable steps you need to thrive in the booming resale market. Inside, you’ll discover: Profitable Product Sourcing: Learn how to identify hidden gems at garage...

The role of good succession planning is becoming more critical in today's world to ensure the viability and sustainability of companies going forward. It also leads to putting more focus on leadership development, training, and grooming of talent.