When most of us think of business plans, we think of the starting-a-business kind: about 40 pages of detailed descriptions of every corner of a business — past, present and future — often with ...

Instead of creating an old-school business plan, try a lean business plan. This more flexible and active form of planning has an executive summary; financials, including a sales forecast, profit ...

Key Points Business cases are critical documents for the success of any Lean Six Sigma project. Understanding how to properly ...

How to write a lean start up business plan This less traditional business plan format has a solely high-level focus. It is quick to write and contains only key elements.

Now that you understand why a business plan is important let’s take a look at the steps you’ll need to follow to create a successful one. 1. Write an executive summary ...

Creating a business plan is one of the first steps toward success as an entrepreneur. A well-crafted business plan can help you secure funding, attract customers and establish your brand.

Lean business planning doesn't mean no business planning. The formal written business plan has long been obsolete. A real business plan should grow organically, with regular review and revision.

In a previous article, "How to Properly Align Marketing, Business Development and Sales," (Marketing the Law Firm, July 2022), we provided a high level explanation of the three business functions ...